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Private tour in Milan Catia T
Best-Selling - Milan's Duomo, Sforza Castle & Scala Opera House - Private Walking Tour
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Welcome! My name is Catia. I'm of Venetian origins, but have been a resident in Milan for many years. I obtained degree in Art History (with Honours) at University Ca' Foscari VENICE. After that, I moved to Milan and got a Tour Guide license in 2014. I am now a registered Tour Guide in Milan and Venice. I also studied English for 5 years at the British Council Institution (C1 level from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). I'm specialized in Renaissance history, mostly Leonardo, Rafael and Venetian painters, but I have also attended many workshops dedicated to different topics about Milan, from gastronomy, to art and history. I have studies in Religious Tourism too. I actually continue to study for my job, attending trainings at University or other schools, for I believe learning is a never ending process. I long to remain up to date about my city and its changes, as well as of its traditions and cultural events to offer the best experience to visitors, regularly thinking of new routes to explore. Although my job is my main passion, my second greatest passion is theatre. I am also very passionate about travelling, which I have been fortunate to do, approaching it with curiosity and learning about new cultures and traditions. That's part of why I love this city, capital of finance, fashion and design but at the same time with many cultural opportunities to seize. I'd like to invite you to explore the highlights of Milan with me, discovering its rich history and many marvels, from hidden gems to museums and temporary expositions the city organizes, dedicated to painters, photographers or artists in general. If my calendar seems full, don’t hesitate to contact me anyway. I may still be able to accommodate you. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. Please note that I provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel only through the driver. I will meet you directly at the designated meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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Let's go on a stroll to discover the main highlights of the city!
Overview of your Milan tour
On this tour, we'll admire Milan's Duomo from the inside, as I contextualize you about the cathedral's original project & the extraordinary heritage of its art, which encompasses 3400 statues, 150 gargoyles & 55 stained glass windows! We'll also visit one of the world's most famous Opera Houses & explore a gallery called the "Milanese living room", passing by historical cafes & restaurants. In addition to this, we'll explore an artistic district with bustling pedestrian streets full of unique spaces to uncover, as well as the Sforza Castle's courtyards. I'll share the Castle's history with you, explaining how it went from being a defensive fortress to the Ducal residential and military barracks. Today the Castle hosts many public museums too, so contact me before booking if you'd like to visit any!
Your Milan tour itinerary
·We'll start our tour with a visit inside the Duomo, Milan's cathedral which has over six centuries of history. ·Afterwards, we'll walk through the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. ·Later, we'll stop by the square where La Scala Opera House, also known as The Temple of Lyrics, is located. ·We'll then stroll through Via Verdi until we arrive in Brera district, the artists' quarter. ·Exploring Brera we'll be able to make stops to enjoy an aperitif or discover countless ateliers, shops & artisan hubs. ·We'll finally end at the marvellous Sforza Castle and visit its courtyards. -Note: If you'd like to add Leonardo's Last Supper or the Duomo Terraces, we can extend the tour for around half an hour more and shall get tickets in advance, so please contact me so I can provide you with a customized tour! The itinerary can be personalized according to your needs and requests.
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Type: Walking
Since this is a walking tour, I suggest bringing a bottle of water and wearing comfortable shoes. If you book during the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses. If you book during the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella in case it rains. Note: on request, with an extra price, transportation to and from the hotel is available, but it should be reserved in advance so contact me if you want to include this in the tour and I'll customize it for you. Note: In museums, archaeological sites, and generally in all churches, the dress code for both men & women requires shoulders & knees to be covered. Shorts & skirts are fine, but they should be below the knees, Do not bring large items (e. g. large bags, backpacks, long umbrellas…) on tour because they're not permitted for security reasons.
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Piazza del Duomo, Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Duomo square, in front of the main bronze door Duomo.
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