Discover Milan’s 200 best Active Explorer spots for your trip

Idroscalo

★ 4.4 · 10,677 reviews

Head out to Idroscalo, Milan's big lakeside park, for space and fresh air away from the centre. Walk or cycle the flat loop around the water, and stop at the playgrounds or restaurants.

City Highlights and Hidden Gems E-Bike Tour

★ 4.7 · 677 reviews

Ride an e-bike from Milan's historic centre to its modern skyline. Pass Sforza Castle and Sempione Park, then see the Vertical Forest.

Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.8 · 598 reviews

Cycle from Milan's Roman columns to its modern skyline with an official guide. Pass Torre Velasca and the Ca' Granda along the way.

Hidden Gems Guided Bike Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,698 reviews

See the side of Milan most visitors miss, on a relaxed guided ride. Cycle through quiet courtyards and creative districts and pause for a coffee.

Parco Nord Milano

★ 4.6 · 5,943 reviews

Walk through forest, meadows and waterways on a former industrial site. A green escape north of Milan for families, runners and nature lovers.

Parco della Vettabbia

★ 4.4 · 531 reviews

Escape the noise of Milan in a quiet, green park on the edge of the city. A peaceful stop for walkers and anyone seeking calm.

Sights by Segway Small Group Tour

★ 4.7 · 472 reviews

Glide through Milan on a small-group Segway tour that turns the city centre into a moving panorama. After a short practice session, you will ride from Sempione Park and Sforza Castle to the Duomo square and the Galleria.

Parco Forlanini

★ 4.5 · 1,522 reviews

Discover Parco Forlanini, a huge lakeside park in eastern Milan dotted with willows, beech trees and old farm remains. Follow the trails, then lay out a blanket for a picnic on the grass.

Milanosport - Centro Tennis Washington

★ 4.2 · 235 reviews

Book a court at Milanosport's Centro Tennis Washington, a no-frills tennis club in central Milan. Play on well-kept covered clay courts, with friendly staff on hand and the option of a coaching session.

Climbing District

★ 4.7 · 1,310 reviews

Warm up at Climbing District, a roomy climbing gym on the western edge of Milan. Tackle long routes and varied boulder problems, then refuel at the on-site restaurant with a beer from the tap.

Wakeparadise

★ 4.6 · 651 reviews

Get on the water at Wakeparadise, a wakeboarding and surf-pool spot on Milan's Idroscalo, minutes from Linate airport. Ride the cable or try the surf pool with help from the staff, then relax over a coffee.

Piscina Cozzi

★ 4.1 · 1,245 reviews

Swim a few lengths at Piscina Cozzi, a public pool in a 1934 building in central Milan. Enjoy the historic architecture and renovated changing rooms, then take your laps in a pool full of local character.

Boscoincittà

★ 4.5 · 3,054 reviews

Escape to Boscoincittà, a sprawling green park at the edge of Milan where the city fades into woodland and meadow. Stroll its trails, watch tortoises by the pond, and settle into a picnic spot.

San Siro Stadium and Museum Guided Tour

★ 4.2 · 6,763 reviews

Step into San Siro, the shared home of AC Milan and Inter. Walk the players' tunnel and changing rooms, look out over the pitch from the stands, and browse the museum's shirts, trophies and memorabilia.

Monte Stella

★ 4.5 · 318 reviews

Climb Monte Stella, the grassy hill rising above western Milan, for a wide view of the city. Reach the top in about ten minutes, then lie back on the grass and watch the skyline.

Parco delle Cave

★ 4.5 · 367 reviews

Unroll a picnic blanket in a calm, green corner of Milan far from the crowds. A tranquil escape for couples and nature lovers.

Parco Lambro

★ 4.3 · 150 reviews

Walk through a local park on the east side of Milan, where families and runners are the main visitors. A calm, green stop away from the centre.

Botanical Garden Città Studi

★ 4.4 · 536 reviews

Discover the Botanical Garden Città Studi, a tiny volunteer-run garden tucked into Milan. Wander its small, tidy beds for a quiet, free break from the city.

QC Termemilano Spa Admission Ticket

★ 4.7 · 1,187 reviews

Slow down at QC Termemilano, a historic spa complex beside Milan's old city walls in Porta Romana. Drift through pools, saunas, steam rooms and sensory spaces, including a tram-housed sauna, wearing the bathrobe provided.

Parco Sempione

★ 4.6 · 86,314 reviews

Stroll through Milan's best-loved park, right behind the Sforza Castle. A shaded, free stop that mixes lawns, ponds and lively family areas.

Bowling dei fiori

★ 3.9 · 2,766 reviews

Roll a few frames at Bowling dei Fiori, a casual bowling alley on Milan's outskirts. Play a game with friends or family, then try the arcade machines, pool tables or laser quest before heading home.

BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano

★ 4.6 · 6,305 reviews

Step into BAM, Milan's contemporary tree-library park, for a calm hour away from the city bustle. Wander the themed plantings, find a bench or a patch of grass, and finish with lunch or gelato nearby.

Parco Tre Torri

★ 4.6 · 1,457 reviews

Relax on open lawns beneath Milan's modern skyscrapers and watch the city lights come on at night. A stylish, contemporary stop for couples.

Morimondo Abbey

★ 4.6 · 2,460 reviews

Escape the city to Morimondo Abbey, a tranquil monastic site in the countryside south-west of Milan. Join a guided tour of its centuries of abbey life, then linger over a meal in the village.

Parco Alessandrina Ravizza

★ 4.2 · 3,197 reviews

Stroll through Parco Alessandrina Ravizza, a long-standing neighbourhood park beside Bocconi University. Follow the shaded paths, watch families and dogs at play, and stop at the kiosk.

Giardini Indro Montanelli

★ 4.5 · 257 reviews

Take a break in Giardini Indro Montanelli, Milan's oldest public garden, just steps from the centre. Stroll the wide tree-lined paths, grab a coffee, and sit on the grass among locals and families.

Venice and Verona Full-Day Tour by Train

★ 4.5 · 423 reviews

Cover two of northern Italy's best-known cities in one day with this train-based Verona and Venice excursion from Milan. You will walk Verona's arena district, then Venice's St Mark's area, with free time to explore alone.

Darsena di Milano

★ 4.4 · 648 reviews

Walk the edge of the Darsena, Milan's old canal port, at the start of the Navigli. Wander the waterside walkways, browse the markets and settle in for a coffee or evening drink.

Lake Como Cruise, St. Moritz & Bernina Red Train

★ 4.6 · 6,180 reviews

Combine lake and Alps in one day from Milan. Cruise past villas on Lake Como, then reach St. Moritz and ride the Bernina route.

Bicocca

Explore Bicocca, the north Milan district where old Pirelli factory land has become a university quarter. Walk past converted industrial buildings and modern campus architecture to see how the city has reinvented its working past.