--- title: Private Milan Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 329 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 46 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] guidekin_pick: Private, La Scala tickets rank_in_category: 7 of 15 (Duomo & Rooftop Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/private-milan-tour-with-duomo-la-scala-theatre-and-sforza-castle/ --- # Private Milan Tour with Duomo, La Scala Theatre and Sforza Castle **Guidekin's take:** A private walk with an art historian that goes inside the Duomo and La Scala with skip the line tickets for both, and sees Sforza Castle from outside, on a three or four hour tier. The Last Supper cannot be added, gratuities and hotel pickup are extra, and the price is listed per person. 4.87 from 46 reviews at €329 per person. ## Overview In this 3 hour walking tour you will see all the highlights of Milan. A guided tour through the Majestic Duomo Cathedral, icon of the city. The cathedral is a wonderful exampe of gothic architecture, but it has been built over six centuries, so you will be impressed by the different overlapping styles, which still give a unified sense to the whole structure. You will cross the beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the first prototype of the modern shops mall, that connects Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala. This last will be the next stop of your tour, you will visit La Scala theater, one of the most famous Opera House in the world. You will walk down the charming Brera district, where you will see the typical houses with balconies full of plants and flowers. The tour continues to the Sforza Castle courtyards and listen your guide telling about the many years Leonardo Da Vinci spent at this court. After this tour you will be able to check many boxes on your to-do list in Milan! ## Before you book - Meeting point: In front of Caffe’ Bar Camparino in the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Non-refundable: no free cancellation ## Key facts - Price: from €329 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.87/5 from 46 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Raphael Tours & Events - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Skip the line Duomo Tickets - Professional art historian guide - Skip the line La Scala Tickets ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Piazza del Duomo** (pass by, no stop) - This private tour takes you to the exciting Italian city of Milan, the fashionable place to see and be seen. Milan has a rich culture steeped in tradition, beautiful art and hospitable people. Explore with an adept English-Speaking guide, who will tailor the tour to your... 2. **Duomo Di Milano** (45m; admission included) - A highlight of the Milan City Tour is the world-famous Duomo di Milano. This cathedral is the fifth largest in the world, and the largest in all of Italy. It was built in the Gothic style and took almost six centuries to complete. Learn about its art and architecture as you... 3. **Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II** (pass by, no stop) - You’ll enjoy a visit to one of the first shopping malls in the world, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This 19th Century arcade boasts two glass-vaulted arcades and a glass dome, in the style of the period. Browse in the shops, or quench your thirst in one of the many cafés... 4. **Teatro Alla Scala** (45m; admission included) - Another noteworthy destination is the world-famous Teatro alla Scala, the Opera House of Milan. Designed by Giuseppe Piermarini, it opened in 1778, having been built on the ruins of a former theater. Travelers from all over the world have enjoyed spectacular operas performed... 5. **Castello Sforzesco** (40m) - This tour includes the fascinating medieval Sforza Castle ( outside and courtyard) built by Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan in the 15th Century. This exclusive tour of Milan is led by a top-rated local guide. You will love it! 6. **Raphael Tours in Milan** (pass by, no stop) - This tou ris offered by Raphael Tours ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 14:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point In front of Caffe’ Bar Camparino in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele (Victor Emmanuel Arcade). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJp12yKazGhkcRf6_h7JBATK0 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Sforza Castle is visited from outside only. - Last Supper is not part of this tour and cannot be included. Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €658 | €329 | | 4 | €836 | €209 | | 6 | €1014 | €169 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Duomo & Rooftop Tours start at €52 per person. ## Compared with other Duomo & Rooftop Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 15** | €329 | 3h | 4.87 (46) | private | | [Milan Semi-Private Max 6 People Tour with Last Supper and Duomo](/italy/milan/tours/milan-semi-private-max-6-people-tour-with-last-supper-and-duomo/?format=md) | €169 | 3h | 4.94 (304) | shared | | [Full-day Milan: Skip-The-Line The Last Supper and Duomo Cathedral](/italy/milan/tours/full-day-milan-skip-the-line-the-last-supper-and-duomo-cathedral/?format=md) | €148 | 6h | 4.84 (396) | shared | | [Milan Semi Private Tour with Duomo Skip-the-Line & Rooftop](/italy/milan/tours/milan-semi-private-tour-with-duomo-skip-the-line-rooftop/?format=md) | €125 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (49) | shared | Ranked #7 of 15 in Duomo & Rooftop Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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