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Milan itinerary

7 days, hour by hour · ItalyJune–September

Days
7
Stops
34
Per day
≈ €104
First stop
09:00

By TripWalkers · Updated:

Short answer

The TripWalkers Milan itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:

  1. Day 1 Duomo and Galleria
  2. Day 2 The Last Supper and Castello
  3. Day 3 Brera and Quadrilatero

Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 5 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about €104 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).

Day 1 · 09:00–14:00

Duomo and Galleria

  1. Culture

    Duomo di Milano

    Gothic cathedral. Book the combined ticket online (cathedral + rooftop, about 20 EUR) and arrive at the 09:00 opening, when it's quiet.

    ≈ €10 per person

  2. Landmark

    Duomo Rooftop Terraces

    Take the lift with the combined ticket, then stroll between the spires. On a clear day you can see the Alps.

    Free

  3. Landmark

    Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

    Glass-roofed arcade. Spin your heel on the bull mosaic for luck.

    Free

  4. Food

    Luini Panzerotti

    Fried panzerotti since 1949. The queue behind the Duomo moves quickly.

    ≈ €4 per person

  5. Culture

    Museo del Novecento

    20th-century Italian art. Look for the window framing the Duomo and Pellizza's The Fourth Estate.

    ≈ €10 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Camparino in GalleriaCampari bar since 1915. Come for an aperitivo.
  • Palazzo RealeTemporary exhibitions in the royal palace. A swap for the Novecento.

Day 2 · 09:00–14:30

The Last Supper and Castello

  1. Culture

    Cenacolo Vinciano Son Akşam Yemeği

    Leonardo's fresco. Slots last 15 minutes and tickets sell out online 3 months ahead (a guided tour is the alternative, about 99 EUR).

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Culture

    Santa Maria delle Grazie

    Bramante's dome. This is the church that houses the fresco.

    Free
  3. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Culture

    Castello Sforzesco

    The Sforza fortress, with Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà. The courtyards are free.

    ≈ €5 per person

  5. Nature

    Parco Sempione

    Park behind the castle, with the Arco della Pace.

    Free

  6. Food

    Trattoria Milanese

    Risotto alla milanese and cotoletta since 1933, near the Duomo.

    ≈ €30 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • RatanàModern Milanese cooking in Porta Nuova.
  • Triennale MilanoDesign museum beside the park. A swap for the castle.

Day 3 · 09:30–16:15

Brera and Quadrilatero

  1. Culture

    Pinacoteca di Brera

    Caravaggio, Raphael and Hayez's The Kiss. Quiet in the morning.

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Landmark

    Brera Streets

    Cobbled artists' quarter. Walk Via Fiori Chiari; the botanical garden is free.

    Free

  3. Food

    Pasticceria Marchesi 1824

    Prada's pastry shop on the corner of Monte Napoleone. Order a cappuccino and a pastry.

    ≈ €12 per person

  4. Shopping

    Quadrilatero della Moda

    Via Monte Napoleone and its fashion windows.

    Free
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Culture

    Villa Necchi Campiglio

    1930s Art Deco villa with a garden and pool. Visits are guided.

    ≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bar BassoThe bar where the Negroni Sbagliato was born. Come for an aperitivo.
  • Museo Poldi PezzoliPrivate collection in a historic townhouse. A swap for Villa Necchi.

Day 4 · 10:00–20:30

Navigli and Porta Nuova

  1. Culture

    Fondazione Prada

    Rem Koolhaas's gold-leaf tower and contemporary art, plus Bar Luce (Wes Anderson).

    ≈ €15 per person

  2. Food

    Bar Luce Fondazione Prada

    Bar designed by Wes Anderson. Have a sandwich for lunch.

    ≈ €10 per person
  3. 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time

  4. Landmark

    Bosco Verticale Porta Nuova

    Towers covered in trees and Piazza Gae Aulenti. Modern Milan.

    Free
  5. 2 h 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Landmark

    Navigli Canals

    Walk along the Naviglio Grande. The antiques market runs on the last Sunday of the month.

    Free

  7. Food

    Navigli Aperitivo Mag Cafè

    Canalside aperitivo: a Spritz and a buffet, a Milanese ritual.

    ≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • El Brellin NavigliCanalside restaurant in an 18th-century building. Come for dinner.
  • Pirelli HangarBicoccaKiefer's The Seven Heavenly Palaces. Free entry. A swap for Prada.

Day 5 · 09:30–16:30Day trip

Lake Como

  1. Landmark

    Varenna

    1 hour from Milan by train. Colourful houses and the Villa Monastero gardens (10 EUR).

    Free

  2. Nature

    Bellagio Ferry

    Ferry from Varenna, out across the middle of the lake.

    ≈ €5 per person

  3. Landmark

    Bellagio

    The pearl of the lake. Stone-stepped lanes and the Villa Melzi gardens.

    Free

  4. Food

    Ristorante La Punta Bellagio

    At the tip of the promontory with lake views. Try the risotto with perch (risotto persico).

    ≈ €35 per person
  5. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  6. Nature

    Villa Carlotta Tremezzo

    Take the ferry to the opposite shore for the botanical garden and sculptures. Azaleas bloom in April and May.

    ≈ €15 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Bellagio Gelateria del BorgoIce cream.
  • Como and Brunate FunicularComo's cathedral and the funicular. A swap for Villa Carlotta.

Day 6 · 09:30–15:00Day trip

Bergamo

  1. Landmark

    Bergamo Città Alta Funicular

    50 minutes by train plus the funicular up to the walled upper town (UNESCO).

    ≈ €2 per person

  2. Landmark

    Piazza Vecchia

    Le Corbusier called it the most beautiful square. Climb the Campanone tower.

    Free

  3. Culture

    Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore

    Baroque interior and the Colleoni Chapel.

    Free
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Food

    Da Mimmo Bergamo

    Casoncelli (Bergamo-style stuffed pasta) and polenta in the Città Alta.

    ≈ €25 per person

  6. Nature

    Bergamo Walls Walk

    5 km along the Venetian walls with views over the plain.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Pasticceria Cavour BergamoTry the polenta e osei dessert.
  • Accademia CarraraPainting gallery. A swap for the walls.

Day 7 · 09:30–13:15

Sempione and a light farewell

  1. Culture

    Cimitero Monumentale

    Monumental cemetery full of sculpture. Free, and effectively an open-air museum.

    Free

  2. Landmark

    Chinatown Via Paolo Sarpi

    Milan's Chinatown, with ravioli stalls.

    Free

  3. Food

    Ravioleria Sarpi

    Chinese-Italian dumplings, eaten on the street.

    ≈ €8 per person
  4. 30 min · travel, break, free time

  5. Landmark

    Milano Centrale

    Vast Fascist-era station. The Malpensa Express takes 50 minutes: time to say goodbye.

    Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
  • Pavé PasticceriaMilan's best croissant.
  • Mercato Centrale MilanoFood market inside the station.

Good to know: 6 things that make a Milan trip easier

  1. An ATM metro ticket costs 2.20 EUR, a day pass 7.60. The Malpensa Express from Centrale or Cadorna takes 50 minutes. The city centre is walkable.
  2. Book your Last Supper ticket online 3 months ahead (15-minute slot). The combined Duomo rooftop ticket should also be booked online.
  3. Summer brings 30°C and humidity. In August Milanese leave town and shops close. Lake Como is cooler, and aperitivo starts at 19:00.
  4. Aperitivo in Navigli costs 10-15 EUR for a drink plus buffet (18:00-21:00). Risotto alla milanese and cotoletta cost 20-30 EUR. Coperto (cover charge) is 2-3 EUR.
  5. Hotel prices triple during Fashion Week (February/September) and the Salone del Mobile (April).
  6. To tip, round up the bill. Coffee standing at the bar costs 1.30 EUR, at a table 4 EUR.

Spending: ≈ €730 per person for 7 days

  • Food€420
  • Entry and tours€170
  • Local transport€60
  • Other€80

Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days do you need in Milan?

This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 5 and 6; skip it on a short stay.

How much does a day in Milan cost?

In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about €104 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.

What time should you start the day in Milan?

The first stop is at 09:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.

Which season is this itinerary for?

This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.