Things to Do in Milan
Top attractions, best neighborhoods to wander, and the food you shouldn't skip in Milan, Italy — 2026 traveler picks.
Top places to see
Duomo di Milano + rooftop terraces
Italy's largest Gothic cathedral — 135 spires + 3,400 statues. Rooftop ticket EUR 16 (lift) for skyline panorama. Built over 600 years.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II + La Scala
World's oldest active shopping arcade (1877). Adjacent La Scala opera house. Free to wander. Spin on the bull mosaic for good luck.
Last Supper (Santa Maria delle Grazie)
Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper — booking essential 2 months in advance. EUR 15. 15-min viewing slot. Skip if no booking.
Navigli canals aperitivo
Da Vinci-designed canal district. Aperitivo hour 6–9pm — buy a EUR 12 spritz + unlimited buffet. The Milan experience.
Book tours + skip-the-line tickets
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Things to do in Milan
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Tours, tickets & day trips
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Risotto alla Milanese (saffron). Cotoletta alla Milanese (breaded veal). Panettone. Aperol Spritz + Campari. Espresso at Marchesi 1824.
Local tip
MXP is 52km from centre — Malpensa Express (EUR 13, 52 min) is the only sane option. Duomo + Galleria for a 4-hour layover. Add Navigli aperitivo for 6+ hours. Milan is the most efficient Italian city — runs on time, unlike Rome.
Where to stay
Hotels across Milan — filter by neighborhood + budget on the map below.