Milan beyond fashion: Da Vinci's Last Supper, opera at La Scala, and neighborhoods full of contemporary art.
Milan is much more than fashion and design. The city houses one of the world's most famous artworks, a legendary opera house, and a vibrant contemporary art scene in neighborhoods like Navigli and Brera.
Itinerary
1
Duomo & The Last Supper
- Visit the Duomo and climb to the terraces
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
- Lunch in Brera
- Da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Aperitivo in the Navigli
2
Brera & contemporary art
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Walk through the artistic Brera neighborhood
- Lunch at a Milanese trattoria
- Fondazione Prada or Museo del Novecento
- Sforza Castle and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini
3
La Scala & farewell
- Teatro alla Scala Museum
- Visit the Biblioteca Ambrosiana (Da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus)
- Risotto alla milanese lunch
- Isola neighborhood: street art and galleries
- Opera or concert at La Scala (if available)
Practical Tips
Last Supper
Tickets sell out months in advance. Book as soon as you can.
Aperitivo
Navigli bars offer free food buffets with drinks from 6-9pm.
La Scala
There are last-minute tickets (loggione) for €15-30 if you queue on the same day.
Approximate Budget
Round-trip flight from London€30-60
Hotel (3 nights)€150-250
Museums and tickets€40-70
Food and aperitivos€60-100
Opera (optional)€30-100
Total per person€310-580
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book The Last Supper in advance?
Yes, it's essential. Tickets sell out 2-3 months ahead. Only groups of 25 are allowed every 15 minutes.
Is Milan an expensive city?
Moderate. The aperitivo with free buffet offsets restaurant prices.
More routes in this city
Ready to live this adventure?
Download Odysseus and access this route with all the details
or get the app