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Milan Classics: free self-guided audio tour of Milan
Milan Classics is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Milan, Italy: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 2.0 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Milan Duomo |
| Finish | Brera Art Gallery |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
From the Duomo to Renaissance masterpieces
The stops, in order
- Milan DuomoWelcome to the Duomo di Milano, the majestic Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This absolute masterpiece of Italian Gothic architecture, built over six centuries starting in 1386, is the third-largest church in the world. Its Candoglia white and pink marble facade is decorated with 3,400 statues and 135 spires that soar into the Milanese sky.
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIThis is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, often called 'Milan's drawing room' for its elegance and social significance. Opened in 1867, this monumental shopping gallery is one of the world's oldest and most beautiful malls. Its grand iron and glass structure, capped by a 47-meter-high central dome, floods light onto the floor mosaics representing the capitals of the Kingdom of Italy.
- Teatro alla ScalaYou are gazing at Teatro alla Scala, the world's foremost temple of opera. Opened in 1778 on the site of the former church of Santa Maria alla Scala, this theater with legendary acoustics has hosted history's greatest singers, from Maria Callas to Luciano Pavarotti. It was on this stage that Rossini, Verdi, and Puccini premiered their masterpieces, cementing Milan's position as the heart of the operatic world.
- Castello SforzescoWelcome to Castello Sforzesco, the former fortress of the Dukes of Milan. Rebuilt in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza atop the ruins of a medieval castle, this monumental red-brick complex became a symbol of the city's power. Over the centuries, the castle served as a military citadel before its transformation into a major cultural hub housing several museums.
- Brera Art GalleryThis is the Brera Art Gallery, located in an elegant Baroque palace at the heart of an artistic district. Opened in 1809 at the initiative of Napoleon Bonaparte, it is one of Italy's most significant art galleries. Its collection focuses primarily on Italian painting, featuring absolute masterpieces such as Raphael's 'The Marriage of the Virgin', Mantegna's 'Dead Christ', and Hayez's 'The Kiss'.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Milan, then Milan Classics.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Milan Duomo and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Milan
Planning a whole day? See one day in Milan.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Milan Classics tour in Milan free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Milan in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Milan Classics tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Milan Classics tour start and finish?
- It starts at Milan Duomo and finishes at Brera Art Gallery.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.