Best Things to Do in Milan for Multigenerational Groups
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From the classic Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology and Milan Natural History Museum, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.6 · 31,621 reviews
Explore the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, set within a former monastery. Examine models of Leonardo's inventions, then move on to vintage trams, steam locomotives and space capsules.
★ 4.5 · 11,502 reviews
Step into the Milan Natural History Museum, housed in a 19th-century building. Walk past dinosaur skeletons, rare preserved animals and sparkling minerals, a good fit for curious kids and adults alike.
★ 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.
★ 4.0 · 8,157 reviews
See Milan from an open-top bus and get off at the places you most want to visit. Ride between the Duomo, La Scala and Sforza Castle with commentary.
★ 4.8 · 210,814 reviews
Stand before the Duomo di Milano, the cathedral that anchors the whole city. Explore its enormous Gothic interior, then consider climbing to the roof for a close look at the spires.
★ 4.7 · 95,361 reviews
Explore Sforzesco Castle, the great fortress at the heart of Milan. Wander its courtyards and spend around two hours in museums showing history and art, including works by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 1,928 reviews
Look up at the stars inside Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli, Milan's vintage planetarium from the 1930s. Sit beneath its large dome and follow an astronomy show projected by a classic planetarium instrument.
★ 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.
★ 4.1 · 1,703 reviews
Use the bus to see Milan's centre, newer districts and football stadium at your own pace. Hop off wherever you want to explore.
★ 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.
★ 4.7 · 116,552 reviews
Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan's grand glass-covered arcade beside the Duomo. Admire the dome and mosaics, window-shop the boutiques, and stop for a coffee in one of the historic cafés.
★ 4.4 · 2,500 reviews
Cover Milan's greatest sights on a guided afternoon tour. Step inside the Duomo, visit the La Scala museum and see the Last Supper.
★ 4.5 · 18,035 reviews
Experience a big night out at Arcimboldi Theater, Milan's modern 2,346-seat stage. Watch a large-scale musical, opera or ballet in an elegant auditorium with comfortable seating, then head back toward the city centre.
★ 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.
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★ 4.4 · 24,748 reviews
Explore Rinascente Milano, the grand department store beside the Duomo. Move through floors of designer fashion, curated homeware and Italian gourmet food and wine in one central stop.
★ 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.
★ 4.5 · 7,736 reviews
Settle into the National Theater CheBanca!, Milan's home for big international musicals and tribute acts. Take a comfortable seat, enjoy a drink from the cafe, and lose yourself in a full-length production on a grand stage.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 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.
★ 4.4 · 17,588 reviews
Wander into Mercato Centrale Milano, the stylish food hall beside the central station. Browse stalls from coffee to full meals, then pick a table among the modern, airy interiors.
★ 4.6 · 19,861 reviews
Visit Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to Leonardo's The Last Supper. Explore the Renaissance church and its Gothic interior, then enter the refectory with your timed ticket to see the famous mural.
★ 3.4 · 5,670 reviews
Hop aboard the Navigli Canal Boat Cruise for a calm hour on Milan's historic waterways. Glide past courtyard houses, the laundry alley and rowing clubs while listening to optional commentary and watching the canal-side life drift by.
★ 4.7 · 35,113 reviews
Visit Teatro alla Scala, Milan's legendary opera house in the heart of the city. See the red-and-gold auditorium, then attend an opera or ballet, or explore the museum if you cannot secure a seat.
★ 4.4 · 722 reviews
Explore Milan your way with a city walk, a Last Supper visit or both. Walk from the Duomo through the Galleria to La Scala.
★ 4.6 · 5,262 reviews
Settle into Ribot, the horse-racing-themed Milan institution with a shady garden. Order the grilled meats or a Florentine steak with a smooth red wine, and finish with the complimentary dessert platter.
★ 4.3 · 4,899 reviews
Slip into the Brera Botanical Garden, a hushed green pocket founded in 1774 in the heart of Milan. Wander its flowerbeds and ponds, then rest on a bench beneath the old trees of the arboretum.
★ 4.6 · 388 reviews
Wander the English-style gardens of Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte, a green retreat beside a neoclassical villa. Stroll past the pond, waterfall and temple, and watch the ducks glide across the water.
★ 4.7 · 16,813 reviews
Step into Sant'Ambrogio, one of Italy's oldest churches and a cornerstone of Milan's history. Cross the arcaded courtyard, explore the Romanesque interior and descend to the crypt with St Ambrose's remains.
Milan · 🎨 Museum
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
2h30
Milan Natural History Museum
1h30
Milan · 🌳 Nature
Parco Sempione
Milan · 🧭 Tours
City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
3h
Milan · 🏛️ Landmark
Duomo di Milano
Sforzesco Castle
2h
Giardini Indro Montanelli
45 min
Milan · 🎭 Entertainment
Civico Planetario Ulrico Hoepli
1h
Milan · ⚽ Sport
San Siro Stadium and Museum Guided Tour
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Boscoincittà
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
30 min
Da Vinci's Last Supper & Milan Sightseeing Tour
4h
Arcimboldi Theater Milan
Idroscalo
Milan · 🛍️ Shopping
Rinascente Milano
BAM - Biblioteca degli Alberi Milano
National Theater CheBanca!
Morimondo Abbey
Parco Nord Milano
Parco Forlanini
1h15
Milan · 🍽️ Food
Mercato Centrale Milano
Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Navigli Canal Boat Cruise
Teatro alla Scala
Last Supper or Best of Milan Tour, Choose Your Option
Ribot Restaurant
Brera Botanical Garden
Giardino della Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
