Milan in 2 days: an hour-by-hour itinerary
Quick answer
For two days in Milan, spend the first on the Duomo, the Galleria, The Last Supper and Brera, and the second on the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Museo del Novecento, Isola and Navigli. Book The Last Supper (€15) months ahead and choose a day from Tuesday to Sunday.
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Day 1: Duomo, Leonardo and Brera
- 1
08:15 · Santa Maria delle Grazie
The Last Supper (early slot)
Pick the first slot of the day to be free for the centre afterwards. You view the mural in small groups for about 15 minutes.
- 2
10:30 · Piazza del Duomo
Duomo and terraces
Interior and terraces with your reserved ticket.
- 3
13:00 · Piazza del Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and lunch
Stroll the arcade and have lunch near Brera.
- 4
15:00 · Brera
Brera Picture Gallery
Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio and Hayez.
- 5
18:00 · Brera
Evening walk and aperitivo in Brera
Wander the neighbourhood and dine there.
Day 2: art, design and canals
- 1
09:30 · Piazza Pio XI
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Leonardo's Codex Atlanticus and the Musician. Check hours on the official site.
- 2
11:30 · Piazza del Duomo
Museo del Novecento
20th-century Italian art, with views of the Duomo from its windows.
- 3
13:30 · Quadrilatero
Lunch and a walk through the Quadrilatero
Browse the shop windows and the architecture.
- 4
16:00 · Isola
Bosco Verticale and Porta Nuova
Skyscrapers and towers covered in plants, Milan's modern face.
- 5
19:00 · Navigli
Aperitivo in Navigli
Canals, bars and terraces at sunset.
Tips for two days
- Avoid Monday for The Last Supper and Brera; choose another day.
- Buy Duomo terrace tickets on the official site.
- Use the metro for longer transfers.
- Scan with AnyArt to hear the story of any work.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 days enough for Milan?
Yes, for the essentials plus a taste of design and neighbourhoods.
When should you book The Last Supper?
As soon as tickets open; they are released in batches around three months ahead.
What should you see on day two in Milan?
The Ambrosiana, the Museo del Novecento, Isola and Navigli.
How long is the Last Supper visit?
Roughly 15 minutes in a small group.
Can you take a day trip from Milan?
Yes: Lake Como, Bergamo or Pavia are easy one-day options.