Guided evening walking tour of Milan

From the courtyards of Castello Sforzesco to Teatro Alla Scala via the magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to arrive in Piazza del Duomo, in front of the spectacular Cathedral. You’ll hear stories of Milan’s noble families and the ghosts that roam the city by night.

Milan is more than just “the city that never stops”, as many people imagine. You’ll find that when the daylight fades, Milan’s treasures start to shine and converse among themselves, revealing their history, culture and traditions, and the secrets present at every corner.

This enjoyable walk will leave you astonished, as you’re invited to dwell on the beauty of the city instead of passing through it distractedly, and thus discover all the hidden secrets only known to professional tour guides.

You’ll meet your guide right under the Torre del Filarete at Castello Sforzesco, more commonly known as the Clock Tower, and explore the city’s most picturesque places from an unusual angle.

All the secrets of the city will come to life. Get ready for an exciting journey to discover Milan by night.

Please note: This tour involves long stretches on foot, and is not recommended for wheelchair users or people with mobility problems. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes suitable for city walking.

What to expect

Castello Sforzesco

The tour begins at Castello Sforzesco, where your guide will be waiting for you at the foot of the Torre del Filarete. From here you’ll enter the courtyards of Castello Sforzesco. This magnificent building is considered one of the most beautiful castles in Italy, and one of the largest in Europe. Originally the seat of power of the Visconti family, and later of the Sforza dynasty, today it is home to the city’s most important museums. The castle is illuminated at night, and the play of light and shadows animates the battlements and towers. But do you know its history? Facts and curiosities will be revealed by the guide who will accompany you on this tour.

Teatro Alla Scala

Passing through Via Dante and Via dei Mercanti in the company of your expert guide, you’ll come to Piazza della Scala. In the centre of the square, a statue of Leonardo da Vinci stands like a guardian watching over these important historical sites. This square is home to the famous and elegant Teatro Alla Scala and Palazzo Marino, today the seat of Milan City Council.
Teatro Alla Scala is the opera house where leading performers and composers have made their careers; think of Giuseppe Verdi or Maria Callas. Architecturally, the facade is sober and simple, its distinguishing feature the porch where carriages could stop and allow opera goers to alight without getting wet in rainy weather. Did you know that this was the first theatre in the world lit with electricity in 1883?

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

From Piazza della Scala, you can walk through Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the city’s major attractions. This is the most atmospheric and artistic shopping centre in Milan, today home to the most exclusive high-end boutiques. Here you can soak up the spirit and rhythm of Milan: from dazzling shop windows to a quick coffee at the counter, from the city’s most exclusive hotel to fast food outlets, all under the same stunning iron and glass roof. Inside the Galleria there’s a good-luck ritual performed every day by thousands of tourists, and our guide will explain this curious tradition.

Piazza del Duomo

The final stop on your tour is Piazza del Duomo, the very heart of the city. Here the Cathedral stands in all its breathtaking majesty and beauty. The square surrounding the cathedral is enormous, and it’s very easy to walk around and take photos. In addition to the cathedral, in the square you’ll find some of Milan’s most important monuments, including the statue of Victor Emmanuel II on horseback that stands in the centre of the square, the Royal Palace, now an exhibition space, the Museo del Novecento and the Archbishop’s Palace. The nighttime illuminations will astonish you and make the atmosphere under the porticoes even more magical.