Skip the Line walking tour of the Best of Milan

Milan is one of the top 3 fashion cities in the world, butthere is much more to this hip, urban metropolis – it is alsohome to an incredible patrimony of art and culture whichincludes Leonardo DaVinci’s greatest masterpiece: The Last Supper.

On this Skip the Line walking tour of the Best of Milan – we’ll take to the city by foot starting with a visitinside the famous ‘Duomo’ located in the most centralpoint of the city. An impressive & beautiful cathedral – it isoften described as one of the most beautiful churches in theworld. So impressive is the Duomo, in fact, that American author Mark Twain dedicated a whole chapter to it in hisbook Innocents Abroad – describing it as “…so grand, sosolemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful!”.

Our next stop is the impressive Galleria Vittorio ManueleII – a 19th century glass vaulted shopping arcade. Brimmingwith fashionable shops and cafés – it is often called the‘salotto di Milano’ or ‘Milan’s drawing room’ for itsimportance as a common meeting point through the years for the Milanese. Passing through the Gallery we arrive at Piazzadella Scala, the square which houses the world renowned Scala Theatre – Milan’s Opera House since 1778 which isstill in use. Some of the greatest musicians and singers the world has ever known have performed here, notably GiuseppeVerdi whose famous operas, such as Falstaff, often premiered in this very theatre. Next it’s through the Brera District; rich in historical buildings and ‘literature cafés”, restaurants and fashionable bars – this area has long been home to artistsand intellectuals. It’s picturesque and winding streets lead us north to Castello Sforzesco. An imposing medieval Castleand fortress, Sforzesco was once seat and residence of the ruling family of Milan and now houses several of the city'smuseums and art collections.

The final stop and culmination of this walking tour is none other than Leonardo Da Vinci’sLast Supper, hidden away at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This enormous and complex 15th century muralcaptures the emotional moment in which Jesus announces that one of his 12 disciples will betray him. The painting had beenseverely damaged over the centuries, and has only very recently undergone a painstaking 21 year restoration, revealing theoriginal colors and details of this masterpiece. The delicate nature of this mural and its importance means entrance is strictlylimited to those who have pre-booked – and only one group is allowed to stand with the painting at a time in a speciallyconditioned room for 15 minutes.

This Skip the Line Tour of the Best of Milan includes this difficult to obtain pre-booked entrance, guaranteeing exclusive no line entry and an intimate viewing of this special painting.

** Your viewing of the last supper is super-exclusive. You will have 15 minutes alone with the painting, your guide and a group of no more than 25 people. A special dress code is required to enter in churches & museums. Knees and shouldersmust to be covered. Gartour cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dress. **

MORNING DEPARTURE at 10.30 am – Every Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays

AFTERNOON DEPARTURE at 2:30 pm – Every Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays

Duration: 3 hours

No pick-up at hotels. Participants must reach meeting point 10 minutes prior departure. Meeting point provided upon booking. Entrance tickets not included. Price based on the Euro Dollar and subject to change. 

** Remember that there is a dress code for this tour: shoulders and knees must be covered . Gartour cannot be heldresponsible for entry denied due to improper dress. For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed insideDoge's Palace and Churches. Comfortable shoes are recommended. On very few occasion the Basilica may be closed dueto public holidays, private events or high water **