Discover Milan’s 200 best spots for a Senior Travelers' trip

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.

City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

★ 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.

Brera Botanical Garden

★ 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.

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.

Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo

★ 4.7 · 1,731 reviews

Listen to a concert at Auditorium Fondazione Cariplo, a wood-lined modern hall in Milan prized for its sound. Take your seat for a symphonic programme and enjoy acoustics that reviewers single out as powerful and clear.

Teatro alla Scala

★ 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.

Marchesi 1824

★ 4.3 · 3,573 reviews

Climb the stairs at Marchesi 1824 for a coffee break above Milan's most famous arcade. Order pastries and a cappuccino, then linger over the Galleria view in the elegant upstairs room.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★ 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.

Da Vinci's Last Supper & Milan Sightseeing Tour

★ 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.

Gallerie d’Italia

★ 4.7 · 6,489 reviews

Visit Gallerie d'Italia, an elegant museum devoted to Italian art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Take your time with romantic and genre paintings in galleries lit to show each canvas at its best.

Gerolamo Theatre

★ 4.8 · 820 reviews

Discover Gerolamo Theatre, a tiny 18th-century jewel in Milan often called a little Scala. Take a seat in its fairytale interior for a comedy or local production in an intimate, ornate setting.

Brera

Lose yourself in Brera, Milan's artistic quarter of cobbled lanes and ochre palazzi. Browse galleries and boutiques, glance into hidden courtyards, and finish with an aperitivo in one of the neighbourhood's intimate bars.

Pinacoteca di Brera

★ 4.7 · 35,541 reviews

Enter the Pinacoteca di Brera, a graceful palazzo once used by Napoleon. Spend the morning among medieval and Renaissance masterpieces, with an audio guide to help you through the galleries.

Rinascente Milano

★ 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.

Giardino della Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte

★ 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.

Arco della Pace

★ 4.7 · 38,093 reviews

Step up to Arco della Pace, Milan's elegant triumphal arch guarding the gateway to Sempione Park. Study its bas-reliefs and statues, then linger in the lively square or continue into the park.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

★ 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.

Duomo di Milano

★ 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.

Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Fontana

★ 4.6 · 1,168 reviews

Visit Chiesa di Santa Maria alla Fontana for a still, sacred pause away from the crowds. Look up at the frescoed ceiling and listen to the spring water running below.

Sforzesco Castle

★ 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.

Palazzo Reale di Milano

★ 4.6 · 20,958 reviews

Step inside Palazzo Reale, the grand 18th-century palace beside the Duomo. Climb the sweeping staircases, pass through regal halls and see whichever major art exhibition is currently on.

Poldi Pezzoli Museum

★ 4.7 · 3,430 reviews

Slip through the discreet Via Manzoni doorway into the Poldi Pezzoli Museum, a private collection turned elegant museum. Wander furnished period rooms filled with Italian paintings, Flemish masterworks and decorative arts around a quiet inner courtyard.

Piccolo Teatro Grassi

★ 4.5 · 2,605 reviews

Step inside Piccolo Teatro Grassi, one of Milan's most admired theatres and a quiet architectural gem. Admire the restored auditorium, then take your seat for a classic play, ballet or contemporary production.

Teatro alla Scala Museum

★ 4.6 · 2,876 reviews

Step into the Teatro alla Scala Museum, the story of Milan's legendary opera house told through objects. Browse costumes, portraits and musical instruments, and look for a glimpse of the auditorium and its balconies if it is open.

Teatro Dal Verme

★ 4.6 · 5,094 reviews

Experience a concert at Teatro Dal Verme, a historic Milan hall with a bright modern interior. Settle into the spacious auditorium and listen to symphonic or chamber music with outstanding acoustics.

Peck - Porta Venezia

★ 4.0 · 53 reviews

Visit Peck's Porta Venezia shop, a traditional Milan gourmet deli dating to 1883. Wander past cured meats, artisan cheeses and truffles, then consider a classic lunch upstairs.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

★ 4.6 · 2,175 reviews

Visit the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, a short walk from the Duomo. See Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, paintings by Caravaggio and Titian, and richly decorated rooms in about an hour.

Villa Necchi Campiglio

★ 4.7 · 7,474 reviews

Visit Villa Necchi Campiglio, a preserved 1930s Art Deco home close to Milan's centre. Tour its period rooms, library and artworks, then step out into the garden that completes the villa.

Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie

★ 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.

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

★ 4.8 · 8,317 reviews

Step into Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and let the frescoes surround you. Study the painted walls and ceiling, find the Noah's Ark scene, and explore the museum within the former monastery.