Self-Guided Walking Tour: Leonardo da Vinci's Milan

Highlights

• Self-Guided GPS Tour
• Renaissance Milan

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Stroll past this historic church, the city's second-longest after the Duomo. Learn about its origins as a hub for the Augustinian order and its 13th-century reddish facade. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

2. 2

   Chiesa del Carmine

   Pass by

   Pass by this hidden 15th-century gem featuring a stunning neo-Gothic exterior and an elegant Baroque interior. Observe the blend of art and spirituality in the heart of Brera. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

3. 3

   Teatro Alla Scala

   Pass by

   Walk along the street facing this world-renowned opera house. Learn about its prestigious musical heritage and its role as a cornerstone of Milan’s cultural identity since the 18th century. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

4. 4

   Piazza della Scala

   Pass by

   Stroll past the central statue of Leonardo da Vinci, created by Pietro Magni. Learn about the symbolism of the four pupils depicted beneath the master and his prolific Milanese career. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

5. 5

   Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

   Pass by

   Walk along this breathtaking, golden-lit passage known as Milan's "drawing room". Marvel at the 19th-century architecture that connects the city's cultural heart to its religious center. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

6. 6

   Piazza del Duomo

   Pass by

   Stroll past the majestic Gothic cathedral, Italy's largest church. Learn how Leonardo optimized canal systems to transport the marble used in its 600-year construction. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

7. 7

   Castello Sforzesco

   Pass by

   Walk along the imposing defensive walls and courtyards of this 15th-century stronghold. Learn about the Sforza dynasty and view Leonardo’s mural in the Sala delle Asse. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

8. 8

   Leonardo's Last Supper Museum

   Pass by

   Pass by the adjacent refectory housing Leonardo's most famous mural. Learn about his experimental dry technique and the emotional depth captured in this iconic biblical scene. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Before you go

Location