# One day in Milan: itinerary

> One day in Milan means the Duomo, Leonardo and an evening by the canals. Spend the morning at the cathedral, walking among the rooftop spires, then the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and La Scala. After lunch see the Sforza Castle and, with a booked slot, Leonardo's Last Supper, and end with an aperitivo along the Navigli. The Duomo to the castle is 15 minutes on foot; take the metro or tram to the Navigli.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/in-1-day

## Plan

1. [The Last Supper](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/last-supper.md) — YesGo score 72/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Paid, booking only
   ↓ 15 min on foot
2. [Sforza Castle](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/sforza-castle.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Courtyards free, museums paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 14 min on foot
3. [La Scala](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/la-scala.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Paid
   ↓ 4 min on foot
4. [Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/galleria-vittorio-emanuele.md) — YesGo score 60/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 3 min on foot
5. [Milan Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/milan-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 63/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Paid
   ↓ 20 min by transport
6. [Navigli](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/navigli.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 8 h 56 min

## How to see Milan in one day

Central Milan revolves around the Duomo: through the Galleria it's five minutes to La Scala, and another 15 to the Sforza Castle. Santa Maria delle Grazie and the Last Supper are 15 minutes from the castle. The Navigli are to the south; take the metro to Porta Genova.

The one thing to plan ahead is the Last Supper. Visits last 15 minutes in small timed groups and sell out weeks in advance. Without a booking, swap it for the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana or spend longer at the castle and in Parco Sempione.

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## The Duomo and its roof

You can climb to the cathedral roof on foot or take the lift, which costs more but saves time. Up top you walk between spires and statues, and on a clear day the Alps are on the horizon. Buy cathedral and rooftop tickets online: the ticket office line on the square can be long.

Lunch in the Galleria or the streets behind La Scala. In the evening the Navigli fill up for aperitivo, when drinks usually come with snacks, and plenty of Milanese make a meal of it.

## If you have time left

Behind the castle is [Parco Sempione](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/parco-sempione) with the Arch of Peace; by the cathedral, [Piazza del Duomo](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/piazza-del-duomo) and the Museo del Novecento terrace. For painting, the [Pinacoteca di Brera](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/pinacoteca-di-brera); for architecture, the [Bosco Verticale](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/bosco-verticale) in the new Porta Nuova district.

## Tips

- Book the Last Supper weeks ahead; there's no entry without a slot.
- Buy cathedral and rooftop tickets online.
- Churches require covered shoulders and knees, and large backpacks are often refused.
- Italy uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for cafés and markets. Buy museum tickets ahead on official sites, where closing days are listed too.
- Take the metro to Porta Genova for the Navigli aperitivo.

## Questions

### What can you see in Milan in one day?

The Duomo and its roof, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, La Scala, the Sforza Castle, the Last Supper and an evening on the Navigli canals.

### Is one day in Milan enough?

For the highlights, yes: the centre is compact and the Navigli are a short metro ride away. Book the Last Supper ahead.

### How do I get Last Supper tickets?

Only by booking a timed slot on the official site; they sell out weeks ahead, and it's closed on Mondays.

### Is the Duomo roof worth it?

Yes, walking among the spires with views of the city, and the Alps on clear days, is one of Milan's highlights.

### What is there to do in Milan in the evening?

Aperitivo along the Navigli canals, where drinks come with snacks.

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