Italy · 3 days · 15 stops
3 days in Milan – a ready-made itinerary
Milan is fast, elegant and less touristy than Rome or Florence. One day covers the centre around the Duomo and Brera, one the Last Supper and the canals in the south, one Lake Como. The stops are in walking order.
In short
- Length
- 3 days, 15 stops
- Highlights
- Milan Cathedral (Duomo), Santa Maria delle Grazie (Last Supper), Como Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala
- Day trips
- Day trip to Lake Como
- Where to stay
- Brera, Porta Romana and Navigli
- Getting around
- You can cover the centre on foot; for longer trips take the metro or tram.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are the most pleasant.
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Day 1
The Duomo, the Galleria and Brera
Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
A Gothic cathedral with over a hundred spires. Climb or take the lift to the roof terraces; book tickets in advance.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Milan Cathedral (Duomo)right next door
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The shopping arcade with a glass dome from 1877, between the Duomo and La Scala. Walking through is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIabout 5 min on foot
La Scala
The famous opera house. Through the museum you can often look into the auditorium when no rehearsal is on.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): La Scalaabout 10 min on foot
Pinacoteca di Brera
A picture gallery with Raphael, Mantegna and Caravaggio. Afterwards wander the lanes of the Brera district.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Pinacoteca di Breraabout 10 min on foot
Castello Sforzesco
The Sforza castle with several museums. You can enter the courtyards without a ticket.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castello Sforzescoabout 5 min on foot
Parco Sempione
The large park behind the castle, stretching to the Arch of Peace. Good for an evening stroll.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Parco Sempione
Day 2
The Last Supper and the Navigli
Santa Maria delle Grazie (Last Supper)
Home of Leonardo's Last Supper. Tickets are scarce and often gone weeks ahead; visits have a short time slot.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Santa Maria delle Grazie (Last Supper)about 10 min on foot
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Plain on the outside, covered entirely in frescoes inside. Entry is free.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): San Maurizio al Monastero Maggioreabout 5 min on foot
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
A Romanesque basilica with a colonnaded courtyard, one of the oldest churches in the city.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Basilica of Sant'Ambrogioabout 10 min on foot
Columns of San Lorenzo
Sixteen Roman columns in front of San Lorenzo church. In the evening many young Milanese meet here.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Columns of San Lorenzoabout 15 min on foot
Naviglio Grande
The old canal lined with bars. With an aperitivo you often get snacks with your drink.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Naviglio Grande
Day 3
Day trip to Lake Como
Train from Milano Centrale or Cadorna to Como, about 40–60 minutes. For the return, take the boat from Bellagio to Varenna and the train from there to Milan.
Como Cathedral
A marble cathedral in the old town, a few steps from the lakefront.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Como Cathedralabout 15 min on foot
Como–Brunate funicular
The funicular climbs steeply to Brunate. From the top you look across the lake to the Alps.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Como–Brunate funicularBack to the harbour, then boat to Bellagio: fast boat about 45 min, the regular boat takes much longer.
Bellagio
The village on the point between two arms of the lake, with stepped lanes and a lakeside promenade.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Bellagioabout 10 min on foot
Villa Melzi Gardens
Gardens right on the water, about 10 minutes' walk from the village. Open only in the warmer months.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Villa Melzi Gardens
Good to know
Best time to go
April to June and September to October are the most pleasant. July and August are hot and humid, and in August many shops and restaurants close for the holidays. Winter is often foggy, but the opera season starts in December.
Getting around
You can cover the centre on foot; for longer trips take the metro or tram. At the metro turnstiles you can pay contactless or with a ticket from the machines. From Malpensa an express train runs into the centre, and Linate is on the metro.
Where to stay
Brera
An old district with galleries, cafés and lanes, within walking distance of the Duomo and the castle. On the expensive side.
Porta Romana and Navigli
South of the centre, with bars and restaurants for the evening. Well connected by metro and tram.
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Milan: frequently asked questions
Are 3 days enough for Milan?
Yes, for the city centre and a day on Lake Como. With more time, Bergamo or a second day on the lake are worth it.
How do I get tickets for the Last Supper?
Only through the official ticket sales, and they go fast. Book several weeks ahead or check at short notice for returned tickets.
Can you do Lake Como in one day?
Yes, with Como and one village such as Bellagio or Varenna. Leave early and check boat times – they run less often in winter.
When are museums closed?
Many museums in Milan close on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Jiuguang Wang, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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