Palazzo Lombardia Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Palazzo Lombardia. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, here's a popular tour available right now:

• Gray Line Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

It's free to visit the ground floor of Palazzo Lombardia, where you'll find shops, restaurants, and art installations. The Belvedere Experience on the 39th floor is also free to visit, but it is only open at certain times of the year. Palazzo Lombardia is often included in hop-on hop-off bus tours alongside Milan's other top attractions, which start at around US$30, and let you explore the city at your own pace; hop off to visit landmarks like Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) and Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco), then jump back on when you're ready.

Yes, Palazzo Lombardia is worth visiting while in Milan. The 39th-floor Belvedere sits 528 feet (161 meters) above the ground and offers 360-degree views of the city—this is one of Milan's tallest buildings, so you'll get a perspective you won't find elsewhere. Visiting as part of a hop-on hop-off bus tour offers the flexibility to explore at your own pace and see the city's other top attractions.

Per one customer who booked the Gray Line Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour, "Being able to learn about the historical sites of an entire city in two hours. The tour operators were very knowledgeable and helpful."

That depends. If you’re just planning on checking out the ground floor of this iconic skyscraper—home to shops, restaurants, cafés, and art installations—then no reservations are needed. The 39th-floor observatory—the Belvedere—is only open on select days, and advanced reservations are essential.

Yes, this contemporary landmark is a fixture on many walking, cycling, and Segway tours of the city, so expect to take at least a photo stop here. Itineraries vary from a few hours to a full day. You may consider opting for an evening tour, which gives visitors the chance to admire Milan’s nighttime illuminations.

If you’re interested in shopping, then aim for regular business hours. As this is a business district, avoid visiting during the morning or late afternoon, when people might be rushing in before or after work. The observation deck is rarely open, so plan ahead if you’re keen to visit it.

Plan to spend around 30 minutes to an hour exploring the ground-floor atrium, less if you’re just popping in for a look and longer if you plan on taking photographs or getting a drink or meal. If you’re visiting the 39th-floor Belvedere, then plan on an additional 30–45 minutes.

Yes, in fact, it’s hard to resist taking photographs of the ground floor’s iconic ceiling, which has huge skylights in the form of a leaf. If you’re lucky enough to snag a spot on the 39th observation floor, then you’ll want to snap some pics there, too, as views span all of Milan.

Yes, as one of the city’s newer constructions—it was completed in 2010—Palazzo Lombardia is fully accessible to wheelchair users and visitors with mobility restrictions. Expect ramps, wide entrances, and multiple elevators—thankfully, no one expects visitors to climb 39 flights of stairs. There are also accessible restrooms.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Palazzo Lombardia. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Milan:

• Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

• Da Vinci's Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)

• Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)

• Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

• La Scala (Teatro alla Scala)

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Milan.