# Milan with kids: a family day out

> Milan with kids means the cathedral roof, a castle and a park. Start the morning on the Duomo roof, where children wander among marble spires and statues high above the square. Then the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, where you spin on your heel on the mosaic bull for luck. After lunch, the Sforza Castle with its moat, towers and free courtyards, and behind it Parco Sempione with a pond, playgrounds and the Arch of Peace.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/with-kids

## Plan

1. [Milan Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/milan-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 63/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Paid
   ↓ 3 min on foot
2. [Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/galleria-vittorio-emanuele.md) — YesGo score 60/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 17 min on foot
3. [Sforza Castle](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/sforza-castle.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Courtyards free, museums paid
   ↓ 7 min on foot
4. [Parco Sempione](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/parco-sempione.md) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free

Total with walks: 6 h 27 min

## Things to do in Milan with kids

The distances are short: the Duomo to the castle is 15 minutes on foot through the Galleria and past La Scala, and Parco Sempione starts right behind the castle. You can spend the whole day without transport and without rushing.

The cathedral roof is the big adventure: climb the stairs or take the lift, then walk the terraces between the spires. With a buggy, use the lift; the highest terraces have steps. The castle courtyards are free, with space to run, and children love the bridge over the moat and the towers.

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## Parco Sempione after the castle

Parco Sempione is a big city park with a pond and ducks, playgrounds and lawns. The Arch of Peace stands at one end, and in the middle the Branca Tower has a lift to its viewing deck. The Triennale design museum and its café are next door.

The park is free. It's shady and cool in summer, and in the evening you can walk on to the Brera streets for gelato.

## More for families

Young football fans will love the museum and stadium tour at [San Siro](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/san-siro). In the evening the [Navigli](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/navigli) are fun, with canals, boats and street cafés, and at the weekend you can take a boat trip on [Lake Como](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/lake-como).

## Tips

- Do the cathedral roof in the morning; take the lift with a buggy.
- The Sforza Castle courtyards are free, good for a break between museums.
- Parco Sempione has playgrounds and a pond; bring snacks.
- 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.
- A spin on the Galleria's mosaic bull is a must.

## Questions

### What can kids do in Milan?

Walk the Duomo roof, spin on the Galleria's mosaic bull, explore the Sforza Castle and play in Parco Sempione.

### Can you take a buggy on the Duomo roof?

You can use the lift, but the upper terraces have steps.

### Where can kids play in Milan?

Parco Sempione behind the castle: pond, playgrounds, the Arch of Peace and the Branca Tower.

### Is the Sforza Castle free?

The courtyards are free; the museums are ticketed and close on Mondays.

### What's good in Milan for kids who love football?

The museum and stadium tour at San Siro.

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