Best places to visit in Milan

An ideal blend of Italian elegance through stunning landscapes and scenic beauty, Lake Como offers visitors a chance to admire the beautiful architecture and soothing spectacle in the city of Milan. 

Located at the short distance to the north of Milan, the lake is surrounded by lush green hills and vineyards. Adorned with luxurious hotels and lavish villas, Lake Como offers a quaint escape into a calmer and peaceful world, while still being close to the city of Milan.

Situated on a ridge of Lake Como, Bellagio is popularly known as the “Pearl of Lake Como” and offers a fusion of satisfying ambience with classic Italian charm. Easily reachable through a short ferry or hydrofoil ride from the town, Bellagio offers a romantic escape through its hillside display of vibrant yellow buildings and cobblestone paths. Showcasing the sweet Italian life on the bank of Lake Como, Bellagio lives up to its reputation of being the Pearl of Lake Como.

Representing the Mediterranean flair, the city of Lugano presents a charming display of Italian life through its pleasant walks and artistic galore. With scintillating views of shimmering lakes and architectural representation of various cultural influences, the city of Lugano offers an ideal blend of Switzerland’s grace and Italian adventure. Visitors must ensure to spend time in the city’s exquisite boutiques and lively markets indulging in the Swiss chocolate and traditional Swiss cuisines.

Gracing the magnificent skyline of Milan, the Duomo is amongst the grandest and largest Gothic Cathedrals in Italy standing tall and wide across 109,000 square feet. Across its multiple spires and gothic interiors, the Duomo is popular for its crowning feature due to the statue of Madonnina, representing Virgin Mary at a further elevation of 14 feet that is sure to make visitors stop in their tracks to adore this brilliant masterpiece of architecture. Through the Duomo’s stunning rooftop terraces, visitors can take a moment to absorb the canopies of spires and statues while cherishing the beauty of Milan’s Skyline.

Amongst the most iconic and popular attractions in the city of Milan is the stunning artwork of The Last Supper made by none other than Leonardo Da Vinci sitting on the theatre of the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie, a short distance from the city centre. The massive mural sits opposite the entrance of the covenant and attracts tourists for its immersive depiction of a scene from the Gospel of John while showing raw emotions and tension amongst the disciples of Jesus.

The Sforzesco castle is an Italian fortress situated in the western province of Milan. With its robust towers and worn-out defences, the castle was home to the Sforza Dynasty who ruled Milan during the 14th and 15th Century. Visitors begin their exploration journey through the Piazza Castello and explore the towers of Rivellino Semionen and Filarete Tower. Housing an assimilation of courtyards and buildings, the castle also boasts of frescoes and panoramic rooftop views along artistic collections of ancient sculptures and artifacts. With a powerful representation and insight into Milan’s historic glory, the Sforzesco Castle has plenty to indulge for visitors and tourists alike!

A mesmerizing experience of the Swiss Alps, the Bernina Red Train and St.Moritz tour offers an immersive experience of an alpine adventure across scenic landscapes and sensational towns of Tirano and St. Moritz. The Bernina Red train takes you onto a fulfilling journey across stunning Italian lakes and around the prominent peaks of the Bernina Range. The Brusio Circular Viaduct and the Morteratsch glacier are sure to vow you into the scenic beauty of the Bernina Train. Jumping into endless tunnels and steep curves on the mountain ranges; the ride is sure to amaze you in your seats until you reach St. Moritz.

The powerhouse of Italian musicians and opera, La Scala theatre is located in the heart of Milan and is the heartbeat of musicians and opera lovers around the world. Having been the launching site of popular musicians like Luciano Pavarotti, this temple of Italian Opera is a dreamy experience for its visitors as they indulge in every sublime note with resonating clarity and rhythm.  Designed in a neoclassical, horseshoe-shaped style, the theatre is adorned with intricate interiors of frescoes and carved woods that create the ideal surrounding for musical experiences. 

Hosting the largest outdoor collections from fashion and designer brands, the Outlet Serrvalle is a 700,000 square feet of expanse providing heavily discounted prices on over 260 high-end Italian and international brands like Armani, Gucci, Prada among many more. Situated in the midst of sectional divisions of the mall, the Outlet Serrvalle provides visitors to benefit from older collections at 30-70% discounts on retail prices of merchandise.

Offering an immersive and personalized culinary experience, the Brera Food tour in Milan presents an opportunity for visitors to embark on a guided tour to explore the savoury cuisine and culture of the Brera district. Loaded with authentic and lively cafes, bakeries and restaurants of regional specialities and inherited recipes of delicacies, the Food tour presents an enriching experience of local flavours and traditions.

Milan being the fashion capital of Italy, is constantly buzzing with the vibrant displays of Fashion and creativity amongst various designers and showrooms representing the artistry and craftsmanship of Italian cultures. The Fashion and Designer tour of Milan provides visitors an opportunity to experience private tours of the fashion district and its fine showrooms. Through a guided narration by an industry expert, the tour compels you to adore the inspiring creativity of the designers along the heritage of studios and outlets that influence and give birth to Italian trends and designs.