Milan gets written off as the city you change trains in, which says more about the people saying it than about Milan. Give it two days and it opens up: aperitivo hour that is a real institution rather than a marketing word, a vast science museum most visitors have never heard of, courtyards you only find by looking through an open door. The Duomo is extraordinary, and it is still not the point.
How to use this guide: the tabs at the top move you between itineraries, places to see, restaurants, hotels, experiences and day trips. On any tab, open the map for a much clearer picture of where things sit and how Milan connects from the Duomo out to Navigli, Brera and Porta Venezia. On your phone, tap Get the App (or add this page to your home screen) so the whole guide is one tap away. Short on time? Jump to the ⚡ Quick Facts below.
This complete Milan travel guide covers getting around by metro and tram, arriving from the airports, how far ahead to book The Last Supper, where to go for aperitivo beyond the Navigli crowds, the best neighbourhoods to stay in, day trips to the lakes, and the money-saving tips most visitors miss. Whether you are here for the Duomo, the shopping, or three days of eating well, bookmark this page before you book your flight.
Milan is the capital of Lombardy and Italy's financial and fashion centre, with around 1.4 million people in the city and over three million across the wider area. Its cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete and is still the largest in Italy, and you can walk on its roof among the spires. Leonardo's Last Supper is a short walk away in Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a strict limit on how many people see it at once, so booking weeks ahead is not optional.
Whether you have a weekend or longer, the sections below cover how to get around, which neighbourhood suits you, where to eat and drink like a Milanese, and how to fit the lakes in if you have a spare day.
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