This list of best tours and excursions from Milan It will help you complete your trip to the city of fashion and shopping, making the most of your time.
Located in the north of Italy, this city, without having the architectural beauty of other cities in the country such as Rome, Florence or Venice, is interesting enough and has attractions to dedicate at least a weekend to meet them and enjoy the walks for its most iconic streets.
If you have more days we recommend you take an excursion to know some of the wonders that are closer such as the lakes of Lombardy, the Swiss Alps or the beautiful villages of Cinque Terre.
Based on the time we spent in this city and surroundings during our trip to Milan and Bergamo in 4 days, the trip to Lake Como and the trip to Cinque Terre, we have made a list of what we believe, are the 10 best tours and excursions in Milan in Spanish.
1. Excursion to Lake Como
Lake Como, located 50 kilometers from the city, is one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe and one of the best excursions from Milan.
Of glacial origin, this lake that was already very popular before George Cloney bought a house there, is perfect to enjoy a destination, surrounded by mountains and lush nature, dotted with beautiful villages and villas on its banks, which has become In one of the places chosen by many Italians and tourists to spend a dream vacation.
The best way to explore the lake is by boat from the city of Como, from where you can go down in the most beautiful villages such as Bellagio, Varenna, Nesso, Tremezzo and Menaggio or the luxurious villas of Balbianello and Carlota.
Although it is not the most recommended option, since the road is quite narrow and curvy, if you have a car you can go around the lake and stop at its villages and viewpoints, to see the area from another perspective.
To go from Milan to Lake Como you can take a train at the Central Station that will leave you in just over half an hour at the San Giovanni station, located 10 minutes walk from the center of Como or at the "Like Nord Lake", located a few meters from the lake.
A more comfortable option, if you do not have much time, is to book this day trip to Lake Como with a guide in Spanish, which includes a boat trip and a visit to the beautiful town of Bellagio.
For more information you can read this post of tips to travel to Lake Como essential.
Tips for traveling to Lake Como
2. Swiss Alps at the Bernina Express
Another of the best tours and excursions from Milan in one day is to take the Bernina Express panoramic train that will take you to the Swiss Alps, a perfect excursion if you have a day considering that Milan is very close to the border with Switzerland and the spectacular Alps mountain range.
This 100-year-old train makes one of the most beautiful routes in the world through alpine landscapes, glaciers, lakes and waterfalls, until reaching the Swiss town of Sankt Moritz on a journey that lasts just over 2 hours and has 21 intermediate stops where you can get off, one of the most famous stops being Ospizio Bernina, located more than 2000 meters high and where the Black and White alpine lakes are located.
To get on the train you will have to book the tickets in advance on this official website and travel by regional train or car to Tirano, the Bernina Express exit point.
A more comfortable option is to book this excursion to the Swiss Alps on the Bernina Express train with a guide in Spanish from Milan, which includes bus transportation to Tirano and the train ticket.
Bernina Express
3. Bergamo, one of the best excursions from Milan
Bergamo, located about 50 kilometers away is one of the best preserved Italian medieval cities and another one of the best day trips from Milan.
Divided into two parts: the Lower City (Città Bassa) and the Upper City (Città Alta), connected by an old funicular, this city is one of the most common stops for travelers arriving in Milan with a low cost company, since That is where they have the airport.
The Upper City, which is located on the hillside and top of a mountain, has the walled medieval old town and the most interesting points to visit and the Lower City, built mostly in the twentieth century, is the most modern and residential, which although less known, is also worth a visit.
To not miss anything important we recommend you complete this list of places to see in Bergamo essential.
To get to Bergamo from Milan you can take a train at the Central station of Milan that takes less than an hour and costs less than 5 euros. Another very common option is to land with a low cost flight at the Bergamo-Orio al Serio Airport and visit this city first and then Milan or vice versa.
To check the schedules of all trains and make the reservation in advance we recommend using this page.
Bergamo, one of the best excursions from Milan
4. Excursion to Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre, a beautiful Italian coastal area with five picturesque villages of colorful facades and hanging from steep cliffs, is another of the best tours and excursions from Milan.
In addition to visiting the villages of Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore, all bathed by the Mediterranean Sea except Corniglia, we recommend you complete this list of places to see in Cinque Terre, which includes spectacular hiking trails through its vineyard and local landscapes To taste the exquisite Italian cuisine.
To reach Cinque Terre from Milan in about 3 hours you can rent a car or travel by train to La Spezia, the gateway to Cinque Terre. From this town you can take some of the trains that leave every little time and leave you in each of the 5 villages in about 15 minutes or get on the boats that stop in the four coastal towns.
Another more comfortable way to get to know this impressive area is to book this excursion to Cinque Terre with a guide in Spanish that includes boat and train tickets.
Riomaggiore
5. Guided tour, one of the best tours in Milan
Although many times it is not valued, there are many things to do in Milan, in addition to shopping for its countless stores and shopping centers.
The most prominent place in the city is the Plaza del Duomo with its fantastic cathedral, where it is essential to climb to its roof, and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery. Near this square are the most essential places to visit in Milan such as the Teatro alla Scala, one of the most famous in the world, Piazza Mercanti, Pinacoteca di Brera or Sforzesco Castle in addition to the Quadrilatero d'Oro, where you will find the most expensive and luxurious stores of the most famous designers in Italy.
In addition to the places mentioned above, our favorite place in Milan along with the Duomo, is the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where one of the masterpieces of art history is located, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. This work, which is in a fragile state of conservation, can only be visited by booking well in advance, since its access is restricted to few visits during the day.
All these places can be seen on your own, although it is interesting, if it is your first time in Milan, book a tour with a guide in Spanish to learn more about the history of its points of interest and, in passing, secure the entrance to see The Last Supper , which must be booked several months in advance.
The tours in Milan with a guide in Spanish best valued by travelers are:
Milan
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6. Northern Lakes
In addition to Lake Como there are other lakes with less fame and equally impressive to see in Northern Italy such as Lago di Garda or Lake Maggiore.
The Lago di Garda of glacial origin and the largest in Italy, stands out for its background with snowy mountains, its crystalline waters and its fairytale villages such as Sirmione, Desenzano and Limone sul Garda.
The best way to get to Lago di Garda is by rental car, as it allows you to go around the lake, although you also have the option to reach Sirmione by train from Milan in an hour and a half and make a boat route.
Lake Maggiore, one of the most beautiful in Europe and the second largest lake in the country, is another of the best excursions from Milan.
Surrounded by quiet charming villages and villas with beautiful gardens, this alpine lake has among its most prominent places the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, the Sasso del Ferro viewpoint, the Borromean Islands, the fortress of Angera and the town of Stresa.
If you don't have a car, you can reach Laveno, the main town of Lake Maggiore, taking a train that takes an hour and a half at the Cadorna station in Milan or book this comfortable excursion to Lake Maggiore by bus.
Lake Maggiore
7. Venice
Venice is a unique city in the world, perfect for storing the map and getting lost in its streets, this being the best way to discover it and be surprised in every corner.
Entering the Doge's Palace, crossing the Rialto Bridge, touring the Grand Canal in Vaporetto, admiring St. Mark's Square and its Basilica, taking a gondola ride, are just some of the things to do in Venice, that amazing city, That will not leave you indifferent.
To go from Milan to Venice you can take a high-speed train at the Central Station that will leave you, in about two hours and 15 minutes, at the Santa Lucia Station in Venice. Another option to visit the city of the canals and learn more about its history, is to book this bus tour with a guide in Spanish, located among the best excursions from Milan.
For more information you can consult this post about the places to visit in Venice essential.
Venice
8. Turin
Turin, always in the shadow of Rome, Venice or Florence, is one of the most beautiful cities to see in Italy and another one of the best tours and excursions from Milan.
Located at the foot of the Alps and surrounded by the Po and Dora rivers, this city impresses with its historic center full of arcaded streets and squares that revolve around Piazza Castello. In addition to this square, there are other essential things to see in Turin such as the Egyptian Museum, only surpassed in importance by the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, the Mole Antonelliana and the Porta Palatina, all of them places that we recommend traveling while you get lost in some of the most charming streets of the city.
To go from Milan to Turin you can take one of the trains that leave every hour from the Porta Garibaldi station and leave you in Porta Nuova in just over an hour. You can check the schedules of all trains and make the reservation in advance on this page.
For more information on this city you can check this post about the 50 things to do in Turin.
Turin
9. Genoa, another excursion in Milan
Genoa, the first port of Italy since the early Middle Ages and hometown of Christopher Columbus, is another of the best excursions in Milan.
To get to know this city linked to the sea, it is recommended to get lost in the streets of the historic center where its most traditional side is located until you reach the old port that impresses with its old churches, palaces and beautiful buildings.
Also, before leaving, do not forget to approach the Boccadasse neighborhood, an old fishing village full of colorful and charming houses, which joined the city over time.
To get to Genoa you can take a train at the central station of Milan that will leave you at the Parada Principe station, in just over an hour and a half.
Genoa, another of the best excursions in Milan
10. Serravalle Outlet
And last but not least, if the prices of clothing and footwear seem too expensive in the stores of the city, you should pay a visit to the Outlet of Serravalle, one of the most essential tours in Milan For shopping lovers.
Designed as an Italian villa and one of the largest in Europe, in this outlet you can find the most famous Italian and international brands in the world that sell their garments with discounts of up to 70% throughout the year.
The best way to get to this outlet is to book this bus shopping tour that leaves the center of Milan four times a day and leaves you 6 hours of free time to fill your bags or suitcases.
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