Mysteries of Milan: Uncover the city's lesser-known tales on this audio tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Milan, Italy
Duration1h - 1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this self guided audio tour, I’ll show you why Milan has more to offer than design fairs and fashion houses. We’ll start at the city’s cathedral, which is its most famous landmark, but from there I’ll help you seek out its lesser-known corners. You’ll meet despots from the Middle Ages, colourful characters from the Renaissance and the odd saint along the way. The Grim Reaper puts in an appearance too. (But not for long.)

You’ll also hear about

• Milan’s very own Lady Liberty and Loch Ness Monster
• A duke that got his come-uppance
• A collection of rattling old bones that was transformed into works of art
• Madonnas with dirty faces
• A lovely Baroque park
• A city that might have seemed like Venice
• Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished monument
• Student protests at the historic hospital for the poor
• Black piglets that kept shingles at bay

I’ll point out some great places to stop for coffee and pastries too, as well as a few of the best bars.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    The tour stops by the fountain.
  2. Piazza Fontana
    Pass by
    The tour passes by the piazza.
  3. Pass by
    The tour stops briefly in front of Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa.
  4. Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore
    Pass by
    The tour stops briefly in front of the Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore.
  5. Pass by
    The tour passes by the gardens.
  6. Pass by
    The tour passes by Ca' Granda.
  7. Pass by
    The tour stops briefly in front of Mausoleo Trivulzio.
  8. Pass by
    The tour passes by Cappella di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
  9. ABside
    Pass by
    The tour passes by ABside.
  10. Pass by
    The tour stops briefly at the university.
  11. Pass by
    The tour passes by Sant'Antonio Abate.
  12. Pass by
    The tour passes by Palazzo Greppi.
  13. Pass by
    The tour passes by
    the Church of Saint Gottardo in Corte.
  14. Pass by
    The tour ends at the Royal Palace.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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