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Lake Como isn’t far from Milan, but it’s a tricky place to reach if you don’t have your own transport or a grasp of the lingo. This day trip offers an easy way to visit the famous northern lake, with round-trip coach transport from central Milan, plus time on the lake and on the ground in Como town and Bellagio.

Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” is Milan’s crown jewel, but the long wait to admire this iconic fresco can cut into your sightseeing time. With this express tour, enjoy fast-track entrance to the refectory at Santa Maria delle Grazie where the masterpiece is housed. Take in the painting with a guide for insights into Leonardo’s groundbreaking composition and techniques, as well as fascinating facts about the artist’s life and work.

Home to centuries of architectural treasures, Milan Cathedral is the city’s most spectacular sight. Ensure you don’t miss a single detail when you book this guided tour, with fast-track entry tickets to save you precious vacation time. Upgrade to visit the rooftop terraces by stairs or elevator for panoramic views of the city.

Visit two countries and two celebrated lakes during this full-day excursion to Italy's Lake Como and Switzerland's Lugano. Departing from Milan, travel comfortably by bus. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Como's historic center and free time to discover Lugano on your own. The tours also include a lakeside cruise and stops in Bellagio. A passport is mandatory for entry into Switzerland at Lugano.

Experience Rome your way with this exclusive private and fully customizable tour, featuring a licensed guide and chauffeur in a Mercedes van or golf cart. Visit iconic landmarks like the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain, with your guide providing in-depth insights at each stop. Perfect for travelers seeking flexibility, this tour can be tailored to your interests and includes hotel, train station, airport, or port pickup.

Whether you love opera or you hardly know it, this tour of legendary La Scala Theater and adjoining museum is a unique and fun way to get an inside look at one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide by your side, tour La Scala Museum to see intricate outfits, musical instruments and various stage props. Then stroll through the foyer of the theater, taking in the beautifully designed 18th-century auditorium.

Right in the center of Milan lies the Sforza Castle, built in the 15th century. Take a tour of the Medieval structure with a guide and learn about its rich history. The castle is now a museum and houses several masterpieces including Michelangelo’s Pieta Rondanini sculpture. See this and other great pieces as you stroll through the castle's interior and courtyard.

See more of chic Milan without getting footsore with this e-bike tour of the city’s top sights. Join your local guide to pedal past iconic attractions like the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele plus cycle through charming neighborhoods and elegant parks to experience a more authentic side of the city. Learn about Milan’s history and architecture, from the ancient Roman San Lorenzo columns to the ultra-modern Piazza Gae Aulenti.

Experience the best of Milan on a half-day small-group walking tour that includes skip-the-line access to see the "Last Supper," Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece. You’ll also have the special access ticket for the Milan Duomo. Your guide provides commentary throughout and stops outside Teatro Alla Scala so that you can view it up close. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included.

Don’t waste your time in tourist trap snack bars in Milan; discover the best of Milan’s cuisine and neighborhoods on a food tour of the Navigli canal district and Porta Ticinese. Visit bars and restaurants to learn about northern Italy’s famous aperitivo culture. Sample local wine, Milanese risotto, and more treats as you explore with a guide. Even better: Numbers are capped at 12 for a more sociable small-group tour.

The panoramic cathedral rooftop is one of the most striking sights in Milan, but lines to enter can be long. Optimize your time on this skip-the-line tour, which includes express elevator access to reach the final 50 steps to the top. Learn about the Duomo’s history and architecture as you take in views across Milan and, on a clear day, well beyond the city. Upgrade for an optional hop-on hop-off 2-day ticket to visit the city's other attractions by open-top buses.

Crossing the Bernina Pass from Italy into Switzerland and returning by the historic Bernina Red Train covers two countries, an Alpine mountain pass, and a UNESCO World Heritage-listed railway in a single day—a route that's difficult to coordinate independently without a planned itinerary and transport. This full-day tour from Milan connects Saint Moritz and Tirano, with time to explore both on arrival.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper and La Scala opera house with a local guide on this half-day tour in Milan, and learn the history behind each of the sights. With a pre-booked ticket, you'll avoid the main entrance lines to see the ‘The Last Supper’ — a painting that attracts scores of visitors. In addition to spending some time with the masterpiece, you'll also explore La Scala Theater, the glamorous shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Milan Duomo.

Learn about Europe's premier fashion design capital on this private tour through Milan’s most fashionable areas. Explore the chic Brera and Navigli districts and discover hidden fashion gems like local artisan boutiques and vintage clothing shops—as well as big-name designer stores—while learning about local fashion history from your guide.

The Duomo is a Milan highlight, but the long lines to enter can eat into your sightseeing time. On this express tour, save time with skip-the-line access and a guided tour that covers the interiors in just an hour. Choose a tour time that fits your schedule and take in the church and crypt, with insights to better understand their history and architecture. Opt to add on a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour pass to visit Milan's A-list sights with ease.

Lake Como and Lake Lugano are two of the most scenic Alpine lakes in northern Italy, but the logistics of visiting are tricky. With this tour, save time with full-day transport directly from Milan and head straight to Lake Como for a guided walk through Varenna and Bellagio, plus a mini cruise to admire the lake’s villas. Then continue on to Lake Lugano to visit Lugano and marvel at its mountain views.

Explore two of Milan’s most popular historical landmarks on this small-group tour, capped at 25 people. The itinerary begins at Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where you skip the lines outside, and go directly inside to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" mural. Learn about this renowned piece of art before continuing to Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress that was once home to the rulers of Renaissance Milan.

From pasta to pastries to good coffee, the metropolitan city of Milan is chock full of delicious food. This small-group gourmet food tour covers some of the best treats that Lombardy has to offer over the course of a few hours. Visit restaurants and eateries throughout the city center to sample treats like risotto, cold cuts, and cheeses.

Go beyond Milan to discover a world of Swiss-Italian mountains and meadows from the seat of the Bernina Red Train. Known as one of the world’s most scenic train journeys, complete with ice fields and waterfalls, the Bernina Red Train is a bucket list trip, but the logistics can be tricky. This day trip makes it easy, packaging round-trip coach transport from Milan with a Bernina Red Train ticket from Tirano to glitzy St. Moritz. You even get a stop to visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Tirano.

If you don’t want to leave Milan without seeing some of the most interesting cities and lakes in northern Italy, opt for a day trip with a well-honed itinerary to maximize your time. In just one day, you’ll visit both Verona and the town of Sirmione on Lake Garda, enjoying activities such as a photo stop by Julie’s House and a boat cruise around the southern stretches of the lake. Just note that any entry fees are extra.

Get out of Milan for the day and explore the Italian Riviera, seeing the seaside port town of Genoa and prettied-up Portofino on this action-packed guided tour. Learn about the history of both towns, as you take a guided walking tour of Genoa and then take some free time to discover Portofino on your own.

Visit two of Italy’s most romantic historic cities from Milan in a single day with this tour. Set off from Milan by train and arrive in Venice relaxed and ready for your walking tour of the Floating City’s highlights. Enjoy free time to shop and sightsee afterwards, then continue to Verona. Stroll through the hometown of Romeo and Juliet and learn about its history before returning to Milan.

Get a taste of Venice with this guided full-day trip from Milan. See the main sights in Venice, including St. Mark's Square, the Basilica of St. Mark's, the Grand Canal. Il Fenice opera house, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge's Palace. Learn about the history of each place you visit. Sit in on a fun glass-making workshop by local glassmakers. And then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride at your own expense, cruising through the narrow canals of this splendid city, before heading back to Milan.

Italy is known for its sleek sports cars, and Alfa Romeo is one of the most iconic brands. With this tour, delve into the history of Alfa Romeo and admire classic models over the years with a guided tour of the Alfa Romeo Museum just north of Milan. Skip the hassle of arranging transportation with round-trip transport included and learn about this important car manufacturer and its groundbreaking designs.