Milan in one day: an hour-by-hour itinerary
Quick answer
In one day in Milan you can see the Duomo and its terraces in the morning, stroll the Galleria and Brera at midday, visit Castello Sforzesco in the afternoon and have aperitivo in Navigli. The Last Supper requires booking (€15, Tuesday to Sunday) and must be secured in advance.
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Morning: the Duomo and the Galleria
- 1
09:00 · Piazza del Duomo
Duomo terraces
Go up with your reserved ticket and walk among pinnacles and statues. Allow 1.5 hours with the interior.
- 2
11:00 · Piazza del Duomo
Inside the Duomo
Look at the stained glass and the statue of the flayed Saint Bartholomew. Cover shoulders and knees.
- 3
12:00 · Piazza del Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Cross the arcade to Piazza della Scala. Look up at the dome and down at the floor mosaics.
Midday and afternoon: Brera and the Castello
- 1
13:00 · Brera
Lunch in Brera
Choose a restaurant on the neighbourhood's side streets.
- 2
14:30 · Brera
Brera Picture Gallery
Give it 1.5 hours: Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio and Hayez's The Kiss. Check hours on the official site.
- 3
16:30 · Parco Sempione
Castello Sforzesco
Walk through the courtyard and park. If you want Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà, go into the museums.
- 4
18:30 · Navigli
Aperitivo in Navigli
Take the metro to Porta Genova and stroll the canals with a spritz.
How to fit in The Last Supper
- Book early on the official channel: tickets sell out.
- With a visit of about 15 minutes, add travel time and a 30-minute early arrival.
- Go to Santa Maria delle Grazie in the morning and shift the rest of the itinerary.
- Scan works at the Duomo and Brera with AnyArt to hear their story.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see Milan in a day?
Yes, the essentials: Duomo, Galleria, Brera and the Castello. With The Last Supper, book months ahead.
How long does the Duomo take?
1.5 to 2 hours including terraces and interior.
What can you see in Milan on a Monday?
The Duomo, the Galleria, the Castello (courtyard and park) and the neighbourhoods; The Last Supper and normally Brera are closed.
How do you get around Milan?
On foot in the centre and by metro for longer trips.
Where should you have aperitivo?
In Navigli or Brera.