Tours in Milan by Mariarty
From flamboyant Gothic to the Renaissance – the secrets of Milan, once a capital of the Roman Empire.
Visitors to Milan often leave with a feeling of disappointment: they never get past the Cathedral and go home convinced there is nothing else to see. That is the mistake of picking the wrong company. With Mariarty’s team we take on two thousand years of the city’s history – Constantine the Great, Frederick Barbarossa against the Lombard League, what Leonardo da Vinci did here, the story of the cathedral and how Milan became the capital of fashion and industry – and in a few hours Milan sparkles like a gem, with many facets.
Prices are per group, in euros, and already include English-language guiding by a guide from our team. Entrance tickets are paid separately. To book, message us on WhatsApp, Telegram or Imo with your date, group size and the programme you like.
Walking tours of Milan
Three programmes to choose from: the Cathedral, the Sforza Castle – or both.
Milan Cathedral (Duomo) Tour
How the great cathedral was built – and how Milan became the capital of fashion and industry.
3–3.5 hoursin Englishguide from our team
Guide from our team€320 for 1–3 guests · €350 for 4–5 guests
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The history of Milan’s cathedral, Piazza del Duomo and the historic centre. We tell how the city’s main church was built over the centuries and how Milan grew from a Roman capital into Italy’s capital of fashion and industry.
Good to know
- Not included: lunch, coffee and snacks, and museum or monument tickets.
- Cathedral and castle tickets are bought on the spot or on the official websites once we have agreed the date and time of your tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can walk in all day.
- The date and time are confirmed with a partial prepayment, by whichever method suits you. Free cancellation up to two weeks before the tour.
Meeting point: Agreed with your guide the day before the tour (usually near the Duomo).
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide from our team. Groups of more than five: €30 for each additional guest.
Sforza Castle & Brera Tour
From the Lombard League to the age of Leonardo, around the castle, Sempione Park and Brera.
3–3.5 hoursin Englishguide from our team
Guide from our team€350 for 1–3 guests · €380 for 4–5 guests
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The Sforza Castle, Sempione Park and the atmospheric Brera district: the story of Milan from the Lombard League to the days of Leonardo da Vinci, told on a relaxed walk through the quieter, most charming part of the city.
Good to know
- Not included: lunch, coffee and snacks, and museum or monument tickets.
- Cathedral and castle tickets are bought on the spot or on the official websites once we have agreed the date and time of your tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can walk in all day.
- The date and time are confirmed with a partial prepayment, by whichever method suits you. Free cancellation up to two weeks before the tour.
Meeting point: Agreed with your guide the day before the tour (usually near the Duomo).
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide from our team. Groups of more than five: €30 for each additional guest.
Duomo & Sforza Castle: The Full Milan Route
The complete route – cathedral, Galleria, Golden Triangle, castle, Brera and a few hidden pearls.
4–4.5 hoursin Englishguide from our team
Guide from our team€430 for 1–3 guests · €460 for 4–5 guests
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We walk through Milan’s famous “Golden Triangle” and meet near the Duomo, the Sforza Castle and the atmospheric Brera district. But an experienced guide shows you the hidden pearls many people never suspect: the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, secret underground passages and labyrinths, and forgotten gardens.
Good to know
- Not included: lunch, coffee and snacks, and museum or monument tickets.
- Cathedral and castle tickets are bought on the spot or on the official websites once we have agreed the date and time of your tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes you can walk in all day.
- The date and time are confirmed with a partial prepayment, by whichever method suits you. Free cancellation up to two weeks before the tour.
Meeting point: Agreed with your guide the day before the tour (usually near the Duomo).
The tour is led by an English-speaking guide from our team. Groups of more than five: €30 for each additional guest.
Good questions
Are the tours in English?
Yes. Every programme on this page is led in English by a guide from Mariarty’s team. The prices already include English-language guiding.
Are entrance tickets included?
No. Tickets for the Cathedral, the castle and museums are paid separately. We agree the date and time with you first, so that tickets are bought for the right slot.
How long do the tours last?
From three to four and a half hours, depending on the programme. The full route takes the longest.
How do I book?
Message us on WhatsApp, Telegram or Imo with your date, group size and programme. The date is confirmed with a partial prepayment.
How many people can join?
Private tours for 1–5 guests. Larger groups are possible: €30 for each additional guest.