Things to Do in Milan This Winter
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Things to Do in Milan This Winter

Things to Do in Milan This Winter

Temperatures bottom out in Milan in the winter months, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find plenty to keep you busy in the Italian capital of fashion and design. Between world-class museums, luxury boutique shopping, and easy access to the nearby Alpine peaks, here are our top suggestions for enjoying Milan in winter.

  • Explore the Swiss Alps by rail with a train ride through the most spectacular peaks on the Bernina Express.
  • Stay warm while taking in city highlights on a hop-on-hop-off-bus tour.
  • Get a good look at Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper during the quiet low season.
  • Experience opera history by visiting La Scala, where some of Italy’s most famous arias have been performed.
  • Take in the city’s cathedral from top to bottom with a Duomo terrace and underground tour.
  • Warm up with a bit of vino during a guided wine tasting, paired with samples of local cheeses and charcuterie.
  • Connect with locals during a home cooking class, and learn how to prepare traditional Milanese dishes.
  • Prepare for the holidays with a day trip to the famous Christmas markets in Switzerland.
  • Go bargain hunting at the Serravalle or Foxtown Designer Outlet.
  • Spend a few hours admiring the masterpieces in the Brera Museum, the most important art collection in the city.
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Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan

Swiss Alps Bernina Express Rail Tour from Milan

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Board the Second-class Bernina Red Train, Switzerland's alpine delight, for a ride along one of the most beautiful railway routes in the world. After a coach ride from Milan to Tirano, board the train to travel on the UNESCO-listed route with its unsurpassed alpine views. Look out at the Swiss Alps as you ride along the Bernina Pass to St Moritz, and then enjoy free time to explore the chic mountain town before your return to Milan.
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  • 12 hours 30 minutes
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Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip the Line Guided Tour

Milan Duomo & The Last Supper Skip the Line Guided Tour

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See Milan's main sights and landmarks and take advantage of your skip-the-line admission to Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' by booking this action-packed, small-group tour. Follow your knowledgeable guide through the streets of Milan, stopping at spots like La Scala opera house, the magnificent gothic Duomo and Sforza Castle. And then stroll right past the line to see the Da Vinci masterpiece depicting Jesus and his disciples eating their last supper.
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  • 3 hours
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City Sightseeing Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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See the most popular sights of Milan with a hop-on hop-off bus ticket good for 24 or 48 hours. Take in the views of this fashionable city from the top level of an open-air double-decker bus, from which you see the iconic Milan Duomo and the famous opera house La Scala. With three different bus routes to choose from, and opportunities to get on and off as much as you like, the city of Milan is yours to discover.
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  • 1 hour 20 minutes
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Outlet Best Shopping Mall Tour

Outlet Best Shopping Mall Tour

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Shop 'til you drop (and save money while doing it) on this day trip to Serravalle Designer Outlet from Milan, with round-trip transfers. Board a comfortable coach in Milan for the 60-mile (100-kilometer) ride to the outlet center. Once there, go wild popping into as many of the 200 shops that your time there will afford. Take advantage of discounts of 70% off name brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Versaci, Timberland, and more. For more benefits, upgrade the tour to the VIP Shopping Pass and get a 10% discount and fast-track coach boarding.
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  • 11 hours
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La Scala Theatre and Museum Tour in Milan with private guide

La Scala Theatre and Museum Tour in Milan with private guide

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Whether you love opera or you hardly know it, this tour of legendary La Scala Theater and adjoining museum is a unique and fun way to get an inside look at one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide by your side, tour La Scala Museum to see intricate outfits, musical instruments and various stage props. Then stroll through the foyer of the theater, taking in the beautifully designed 18th-century auditorium.
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  • 1 hour
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Skip-the-Line Milan Duomo Underground and Terrace Small-Group Tour
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Skip-the-Line Milan Duomo Underground and Terrace Small-Group Tour

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Explore Milan's Duomo with this 3-hour, skip-the-line tour of the cellar, cathedral, and roof with a small group. See evidence of an old church underneath the Duomo, and take in the fantastic views of the city's skyline from the terraces. Discover the stories behind the sundial trail, the ritual of the Holy Nail, and the sculptures of strange animals and monsters as you explore both the interior and grounds of the monument. End your day with an Italian coffee. Please note: A dress code must be followed for entrance into the monument.
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  • 3 hours
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Choose your recipes to cook from all over Italian traditional cuisine

Choose your recipes to cook from all over Italian traditional cuisine

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When visiting Milan, learn the secrets of Italian home cooking during a hands-on lesson in the private kitchen of a local chef. Choose your menu from several options that represent Italy's diverse cuisine, which could include mozzarella-filled zucchini flowers, eggplant parmigiana, and tiramisu. Then, sit down with your new friends to enjoy your homemade lunch or dinner accompanied by Italian wine. It’s a great way to learn about local cuisine and culture in a friendly, small-group environment.
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  • 3 hours
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Italian Wine Tasting in Milan

Italian Wine Tasting in Milan

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Top off your trip to Milan with a little bit of knowledge about wine (and perhaps a few bottles) by taking this guided sampling of the wines of Lombardy. You don't have to be a wine expert; you just need a love of vino and an interest in learning about what makes the wine from this region so good. The tasting is lead by a professional sommelier.
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  • 1 hour
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Skip the Line: Milan - Brera Art Gallery Ticket
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Skip the Line: Milan - Brera Art Gallery Ticket

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Look beyond Milan's beautiful architecture and fashionable buzz: the city's also home to one of Italy’s foremost art collections. This skip-the-line ticket gives you fast-track access to the must-see treasures of the Brera Art Gallery in the 17th-century Brera Palace. Breeze past the main entrance lines to save time, and explore independently, viewing masterworks by Raphael, Tintoretto, Rembrandt, and others from the 13th to the 20th century.
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  • 2 hours
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