This combination tour grants exclusive, no line entry to DaVinci's masterpiece, "The Last Supper" and a leisurely stroll through Milan's most famous sites, including the beautiful Duomo Cathedral.
Milan is one of the top 3 fashion cities in the world, but there is much more to this hip, urban metropolis—it is also home to an incredible patrimony of art and culture which includes Leonardo DaVinci's greatest masterpiece: "The Last Supper."On this Skip the Line walking tour of the Best of Milan, your day gets started with a visit inside the famous Duomo located in the most central point of the city. An impressive and beautiful cathedral, it is often described as one of the most beautiful churches in the world. So impressive is the Duomo, in fact, that American author Mark Twain dedicated a whole chapter to it in his book Innocents Abroad, describing it as '…so grand, so solemn, so vast! And yet so delicate, so airy, so graceful!”The next stop is the impressive Galleria Vittorio Manuele II—a 19th-century glass-vaulted shopping arcade. Brimming with fashionable shops and cafés—it is often called the "salotto di Milano" or "Milan's drawing room" for its importance as a common meeting point through the years for the Milanese. Passing through the Gallery, it's on to Piazza della Scala, the square which houses the world renowned Scala Theatre—Milan's Opera House since 1778 which is still in use. Some of the greatest musicians and singers the world has ever known have performed here, notably Giuseppe Verdi whose famous operas, such as "Falstaff," often premiered in this very theatre.Next it's on to discover the Brera District. Rich in historical buildings and literature cafés, restaurants, and fashionable bars, this area has long been home to artists and intellectuals. Its picturesque and winding streets lead us north to Castello Sforzesco. An imposing medieval Castle and fortress, Sforzesco was once seat and residence of the ruling family of Milan and now houses several of the city's museums and art collections.
The final stop and culmination of this walking tour is none other than Leonardo Da Vinci's "The Last Supper," hidden away at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This enormous and complex 15th-century mural captures the emotional moment in which Jesus announces that one of his 12 disciples will betray him. The painting had been severely damaged over the centuries, and has only very recently undergone a painstaking 21-year restoration, revealing the original colors and details of this masterpiece. The delicate nature of this mural and its importance means entrance is strictly limited to those who have pre-booked—and only one group is allowed to stand with the painting at a time in a specially conditioned room for 15 minutes. This Skip the Line Tour of the Best of Milan includes this difficult to obtain pre-booked entrance, guaranteeing exclusive no line entry and an intimate viewing of this special painting.
Inclusions :

• Admission to Skip the Line: DaVinci's Last Supper & Best of Milan Walking Tour with knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
• Exclusive, no line entry to DaVinci's "The Last Supper"— including 15 minutes to view the masterpiece with a group no larger than 25 people
• All admission fees

Duration:
3 hours
Available:
Tuesday–Sunday
Departure time and location:
10:30 AM Sunday, Wednesday, or Friday; or 2:30 PM Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday; from the center of Piazza del Duomo (near the statue of the man on a horse)
Return time and location:
1:30 PM or 5:30 PM; to Santa Maria delle Grazie (where "The Last Supper" is exhibited)
Note:
Please ensure that you account for all participants in your party when booking. Tour guide gratuity is not included and is at your discretion.
Participant restrictions:
A visit to the interior of the Duomo is not possible on Sundays and religious holidays. On these days, a full explanation will be given from outside the cathedral. This activity cannot accommodate guests in wheelchairs or strollers. This tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Suitable attire for entry to churches is required (knees and shoulders must be covered).