Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio & Old Town Private Guided Tour , Milan

Visit one of the oldest and the most important churches in Milan – the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, and the Old Town Highlights on a private tour. Discover the capital of Lombardy and hear fascinating stories from a 5-Stars Guide!

2-hour: Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio Choose this tour to step inside the oldest church in Milan – Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio and Old Town Highlights. Visit also Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and more.

3-hour: Sant’Ambrogio & San Maurizio Join this tour to visit Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio and the interior of Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Old Town Highlights.

4-hour: Sant’Ambrogio, San Maurizio & Sforza Castle Choose this option to explore interiors of Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore but also step inside the Sforza Castle.

Explore the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio and have an amazing journey from the end of the 4th century to today.

Inclusions & Exclusions

✔ Pick up from the accommodation located in Milan Old Town

✔ Visit at the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio

✔ Private Walking Tour of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio & Old Town Highlights

✔ Visit at the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (in 3 & 4-hour options)

✔ 5-Stars Guide with Official Milan License speaking fluently in chosen language

✔ Visit at the Sforza Castle (only in 4-hour option)

✖ Meals and drinks

✖ Pick up from the accommodation not located in Milan Old Town

Departure & Return

Departure: ,

Meet your guide in by the Constantine Statue, Coarso di Porta Ticinese, 26, 20123 Milano, MI, Italy

Return: End right where it started.

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Itinerary

1

Meet your guide by the Constantine Statue, Coarso di Porta Ticinese, 26, 20123 Milano, MI, Italy

Duration: 10 minutes

2

Milan Pick up from the accommodation located in Milan Old Town.

Duration: 60 minutes

3

St. Ambrose was a bishop of Milan and one of the most important personalities in the Church of the 4th century. He built in the place where Christians, murdered during the Roman persecution, were buried. Hear the fascinating history of transformations and legend about a white marble column with two holes, which is said to be made by the Devil. Numerous chapels of the basilica represent almost every existing styles from Neoclassicism, through a Baroque dome decorated with frescoes to a Renaissance forms by Bernardino Lanino. The Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio is less famous than the Duomo di Milano, but for sure it is full of treasures and interesting history. You will explore a majestic Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio. You will get a great portion of knowledge from your local 5-Stars Guide. But also you will have a chance to visit the Old Town highlights.

Duration: 50 minutes

4

Follow your Expert Guide and admire the UNESCO-listed church with mural of The Last Supper – Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Duration: 45 minutes

5

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore You will also visit the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, which is known as the Sistine Chapel of Milan. Have a closer look at the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. You will explore the interior of the church, which is a hidden pearl of the Renaissance period, decorated by the students of Leonardo da Vinci.

Duration: 45 minutes

6

Immerse yourself into Milan history and architecture, and choose the 4-hour option to visit the huge and majestic Sforza Castle. Be overwhelmed by the Renaissance courtyard surrounded by the amazing Sempione Park and learn about the Sforza family.

Duration: 25 minutes

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

• Public transportation options are available nearby

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

• Wheelchair accessible

• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information

• Pick up means that your Private Guide will wait for you at your accommodation located in Milan Old Town. If your accommodation is located away more than 1,5 km from the meeting point the tour itinerary might be changed accordingly.

• If you have provided the address of your accommodation during the reservation it means for us that you want to meet your guide at your accommodation located in the Milan Old Town.

• Please notice the Sforza Castle is open 7:00AM – 7:30PM and the San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is open Tue – Sun 9.30AM – 5.30PM, and the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio: Mon - Sat: 10.00AM - 12.00PM and 2:30PM - 6.00PM, Sunday 3.00PM - 5.00PM.

• If you book a tour which starting time that doesn’t cover opening hours, you will visit the castle and churches from the outside only and the guide will tell you the history and related facts anyway.

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