Explore the best ideas of what to do in Milan in one day and discover the most important attractions & museums of Milan.
Enjoy a private guided Milan city tour and visit Sforza Castle and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, one of the oldest art galleries in the world. Admire the original masterpieces of Leonardo Da Vinci (Codex Atlanticus and more), Caravaggio, Tiziano, Raffaello and much more.
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This private tour lasts 3 hours -
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Your private experience
- Discover the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, one of the oldest art galleries in the world, where you will admire the original masterpieces of Leonardo Da Vinci, Caravaggio, Raffaello, Tiziano and more
- Skip-the-line access
- Visit the Crypt of San Sepolcro underneath Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, an ancient underground church whose origins date back to 1030
- Explore Sforza Castle, one of the most majestic Milan's historical sites with your private guide and admire Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo
- Explore the best things to do in Milan with a personal guide
- Private and profesionally licensed local expert guide will make your experience personalized, informative and entertaining
Full description
Enjoy a private guided Milan city tour and visit Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Sforza Castle. Skip-the-line tickets included.
This wonderful private 3-hour guided tour will introduce you to the best of Milan and its most significant attractions not to miss if you have only one day in Milan, including the majestic Sforza Castle & Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Sforza Castle are certainly one of the best ideas of what to do in Milan, if you are willing to know more about country’s rich history. Milan is also extremely well-located for convenient day trips from Florence or Venice (by the way check our article about 17 best day trips from Milan).
So, let’s discover together on a private tailor-made tour the best things to do in Milan.
Your journey begins at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, one of world’s oldest public art galleries, founded in 1618 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo. Explore an extraordinary collection of paintings and drawings while your private guide brings the stories behind the masterpieces to life. Highlights include Caravaggio‘s Basket of Fruit, Raphael‘s Cartoon for The School of Athens, Leonardo da Vinci‘s Portrait of a Musician, and the remarkable pages of the Codex Atlanticus by Leonardo Da Vinci, his celebrated collection of scientific and engineering drawings (selection on display). You’ll also admire works by Tiziano, Botticelli, Bramantino, Luini, and other masters of the Italian Renaissance.
Visit the Crypt of San Sepolcro underneath Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, an ancient underground church whose origins date back to 1030.
Continue with a pleasant walk to the magnificent Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco), the imposing fortress that served as the residence of Milan’s ruling Sforza family. Learn about its fascinating transformation from medieval stronghold to Renaissance court while exploring its elegant courtyards and historic architecture. Inside the castle’s museums, discover artistic treasures including Michelangelo’s final sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà, masterpieces by Andrea Mantegna, Canaletto, and Giovanni Bellini, as well as decorative arts and historical collections. Your guide will also reveal Leonardo da Vinci’s connection to the castle, where he worked for Duke Ludovico Sforza and contributed to the decoration of the Sala delle Asse.
This private tour offers an engaging introduction to Milan’s artistic heritage, combining iconic masterpieces, captivating history, and personalized commentary at a relaxed pace.
We can also check the availability for a free pickup in your hotel, please contact us for this option.
What's included in this private tour
- Private expert guide for 3 hours
- Guaranteed & pre-booked skip-the-line tickets for the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Sforza Castle
- Visit of Pinacoteca Ambrosiana & Crypt of San Sepolcro
- Visit Sforza Castle & admire Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo
- Fully private tailor-made and stress free-experience
- The tour can be extended to a full-day tour of Milan (extra charge) in case you wish to visit Pinacoteca di Brera, La Scala Museum, Duomo, Last Supper, Navigli, Brera or any other attraction as well as try a private food & wine tasting experience
Meeting point
This amazing private tour can start in 2 convenient meeting points:
- in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in front of the Louis Vuitton store, just 100 meters from Piazza Duomo
- in your hotel – a free pickup can also be arranged upon request, in case you are staying in the center of Milan
Our private guide will have a special guide badge with a name and a card sign and we will always share the guide’s direct contact with you.
Important to know before the booking
- No particular dress code is required for this tour
- It is not allowed to bring food inside
- Luggage, knives, large bags, slippers, firework, drones, explosive substances, bare feet or open-toed shoes may not be allowed inside
- This tour can start as early as 8:45 and no later than 15:30
- In case of a bigger private group we can apply a discount for you
- Check our amazing reviews about this tour on TripAdvisor & GetYourGuide!
- This tour is available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Slovak, Dutch, Bulgarian, Polish, Russian & Japanese languages
- With so many things to do in Milan, you may wish to extend this tour for a full day tour which will include other attractions of Milan. Contact us directly for this option
