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Open Tour Milan Bus Tours
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1. Duomo
Duomo di Milano
16 minutes walk
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
2 minutes walk
Museo del Novecento
18 minutes walk2. Stairs
Teatro alla Scala
1 minute walk
Museo Poldi Pezzoli
Via Montenapoleone
2 minutes walk3. San Marco
Basilica di San Marco
1 minute walk
Pinacoteca di Brera
10 minutes walk
Orto Botanico di Brera
10 minutes walk4. Brera
Brera District
8 minutes walk
Palazzo Brera
8 minutes walk
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine
8 minutes walk5. Lance
Parco Sempione
2 minutes walk
Triennale Milano
6 minutes walk6. Castle
Castello Sforzesco
7. Cairoli
Largo Cairoli
1 minute walk
Museo Archeologico di Milano
3 minutes walk8. Cadorna
Piazza Cadorna
Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio
6 minutes walk
Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science
6 minutes walk9. Last Supper
Santa Maria delle Grazie
3 minutes walk
Corso Magenta
3 minutes walk10. Litta
Palazzo Litta
5 minutes walk
Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
5 minutes walkTimelineMap
1. Duomo
Duomo di Milano
16 minutes walkGalleria Vittorio Emanuele II
2 minutes walkMuseo del Novecento
18 minutes walk2. Stairs
Teatro alla Scala
1 minute walk
Palazzo Morando
4 minutes walkBrera Botanical Garden
3 minutes walk3. Dugnani
Museo Civico di Storia Naturale
3 minutes walk
Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
3 minutes walk
Villa Necchi Campiglio
5 minutes walk4. Republic
Piazza della Repubblica
2 minutes walk
Torre Galfa
4 minutes walk
Pirelli Tower
4 minutes walk5. Central Station
Milan Central Station
5 minutes walk
Memoriale della Shoah
6 minutes walk
Pirelli HangarBicocca
12 minutes walk6. Region
Palazzo Lombardia
3 minutes walk
Biblioteca degli Alberi
2 minutes walk
Bosco Verticale
2 minutes walk7. Gae Aulents
Piazza Gae Aulenti
4 minutes walk
Corso Como
4 minutes walk
Porta Garibaldi
5 minutes walk8. Monumental
Cimitero Monumentale
2 minutes walk
Fondazione Prada
21 minutes walk
Chinatown (Via Paolo Sarpi)
4 minutes walk9. Lombard League
Arena Civica
4 minutes walk
San Marco Church
3 minutes walk
Brera District
11 minutes walk10. Aquarius
Civic Aquarium of Milan
Sempione Park
1 minute walk11. Castle
Castello Sforzesco
1 minute walk
Arco della Pace
8 minutes walk12. Cairoli
Foro Buonaparte
1 minute walk
Santa Maria delle Grazie
9 minutes walk
Palazzo Litta
8 minutes walk13. Cadorna
Stazione Cadorna
2 minutes walk14. Chenacol
Cenacolo Vinciano
4 minutes walk
Casa degli Atellani
Corso Magenta
15. Paleocapa
Teatro Dal Verme
3 minutes walk
Palazzo delle Stelline
3 minutes walk
Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
4 minutes walk16. Triennal
La Triennale di Milano
3 minutes walk17. Arch Of Peace
Arco della Pace
Piazza Sempione
Torre Branca
6 minutes walk18. City Life
CityLife Shopping District
2 minutes walk
Hadid and Isozaki Towers
1 minute walk
Fondazione Fiera Milano
1 minute walk19. Buonarroti
Teatro Nazionale
2 minutes walk
Casa Verdi
Wagner Square
1 minute walk20. Pagano
Pagano Gardens
19 minutes walk
Corso Vercelli
2 minutes walk
Church of Santa Maria Segreta
3 minutes walk21. Conciliation
Piazza Conciliazione
2 minutes walk
Casa di Riposo per Musicisti
4 minutes walk
Via Vincenzo Monti
3 minutes walk22. Chenacol
Cenacolo Vinciano
4 minutes walk23. Saint Amborgio
Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio
10 minutes walk
Colonne di San Lorenzo
4 minutes walk
Museo Archeologico di Milano
7 minutes walk24. Science Museum
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
4 minutes walk
Basilica di San Vittore al Corpo
4 minutes walk
Leonardo da Vinci’s Vineyard
6 minutes walk25. Ships
Darsena
1 minute walk
Navigli District
4 minutes walk
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
8 minutes walk26. Basilica Park
Parco delle Basiliche
1 minute walk
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
16 minutes walk
Basilica di Sant’Eustorgio
2 minutes walk27. University Studies
Università degli Studi di Milano
10 minutes walk
Ospedale Maggiore
1 minute walk
Rotonda della Besana
4 minutes walk28. San Babila
Piazza San Babila
4 minutes walk
Church of San Babila
5 minutes walk
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
6 minutes walkThis budget-friendly local tour covers Milan’s best without draining your travel funds.
- Jump on a 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and discover Milan’s best-kept secrets and top attractions at a flexible pace.
- With buses arriving every 20 to 30 minutes, you can hop on and off as you like along 30+ spots across two routes.
- Want to learn more about the city? Tune in to a multilingual and kid-friendly audio guide while you soak up stunning views from open-top buses.
- Make the most of your pass by setting off on the free digital walking tours and availing discounts at the 12Oz coffee shop.
- Swoon over Duomo Cathedral, the Opera House La Scala, Sforza Castle, and other Milanese highlights along your route.
This budget-friendly local tour covers Milan’s best without draining your travel funds.
- Jump on a 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and discover Milan’s best-kept secrets and top attractions at a flexible pace.
- With buses arriving every 20 to 30 minutes, you can hop on and off as you like along 30+ spots across two routes.
- Want to learn more about the city? Tune in to a multilingual and kid-friendly audio guide while you soak up stunning views from open-top buses.
- Make the most of your pass by setting off on the free digital walking tours and availing discounts at the 12Oz coffee shop.
- Swoon over Duomo Cathedral, the Opera House La Scala, Sforza Castle, and other Milanese highlights along your route.
Inclusions
- 24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to 2 lines
- Audio guide in Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, Italian, French, German, Portuguese, Japanese, Spanish & Russian
- Audio guide for kids in English, Italian & Spanish
- Free Wi-Fi, disposable earphones & USB plugs
- Free digital walking tours
- Discounts at 12Oz coffee shop
- The buses are accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
- For your convenience, guide dogs and pets (with muzzles and leashes) are welcome to join you.
- One piece of luggage not exceeding 50x30x25 cm is allowed onboard for free.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Why choose Open Tour Milan tours
Open Tour Milan routes & stops
Fashion, Design & Leisure Line - Red Line
This route is designed to immerse visitors in the city's most iconic landmarks and cultural treasures. Key pit stops include the Duomo, Teatro alla Scala, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and the Pinacoteca di Brera. Ideal for first-time visitors, history and art enthusiasts, those who appreciate classical architecture, and prefer staying around the historic Centre.
Overview:
First stop: Piazza Duomo
Timings: 10am to 5:30pm
Frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes
Number of stops: 10 stops
Full loop duration: 2 hours
Milan Highlights Line - Blue Line
This route expands beyond the historical center, showcasing Milan's contemporary side and its diverse neighborhoods. San Siro Stadium, Navigli District, Porta Nuova District, Monumental Cemetery, and the Acquario Civico are major attractions along this route. Ideal for sports fans, those seeking a relaxed sightseeing pace, and those interested in exploring local areas and contemporary architecture.
Overview:
First stop: Piazza Duomo
Timings: 10am to 5:30pm
Frequency: Every 20 to 30 minutes
Number of stops: 28 stops
Full loop duration: 2 hours
Highlights of your Open Tour Milan tour
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Suggested Open Tour Milan itineraries
Milan in 1 day/24 hours
Milan in 2 days/48 hours
Milan in 3 days/72 hours
Fashion, Design & Leisure Line - Red Line
If you have just one day in Milan, choose the Fashion, Design & Leisure Line (Red Line) of the Open Tour Milan tours to explore the city's historical heart, with a modern twist.
- Start at the Duomo and spend focused time admiring its interiors.
- Quickly walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, capturing its grandeur.
- Walk a short distance to Teatro alla Scala, and take pictures from the outside.
- Grab a quick and delicious lunch near La Scala or the Galleria.
- Head to Castello Sforzesco. Explore the castle courtyards or visit one of the museums inside.
- Return to the Duomo area and ascend to the terraces for sunset views. (requires advance booking)
- Enjoy a traditional Milanese dinner near the Duomo.
Day 1: Fashion, Design & Leisure Line - Red Line
If you have two days in Milan, choose the Fashion, Design & Leisure Line (Red Line) of the Open Tour Milan tours on Day 1 to explore the city's historical heart, with a modern twist.
- Start at the Duomo and spend focused time admiring its interiors.
- Quickly walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, capturing its grandeur.
- Walk a short distance to Teatro alla Scala, and take pictures from the outside.
- Grab a quick and delicious lunch near La Scala or the Galleria.
- Head to Castello Sforzesco. Explore the castle courtyards or visit one of the museums inside.
- Return to the Duomo area and ascend to the terraces for sunset views. (requires advance booking)
- Enjoy a traditional Milanese dinner near the Duomo.
Day 2: Milan Highlights - Blue Line
If you have two days in Milan, choose the Milan Highlights Line (Blue Line) on Day 2 to explore more modern Milan and the charming Navigli district.
- Start your day with the Blue Line and head to the Porta Nuova district.
- Wander through Piazza Gae Aulenti, admire the Bosco Verticale, and appreciate the innovative designs.
- Take a stroll through the modern shops that are located in the area and have lunch nearby.
- Hop back on the Blue Line and head to the Cimitero Monumentale.
- Then, head to the Navigli District and enjoy a walk along the canals. If you have time, explore the Vicolo dei Lavandai.
- End your evening with aperitivo and dinner in the Navigli District.
Frequently asked questions about Open Tour Milan
How does the hop-on hop-off service work?
Buses run on designated routes with multiple stops. You can get on and off the bus as many times as you like.
What are the routes offered by Open Tour Milan?
Open Tour Milan typically offers two main routes: the Red Line (historical center) and the Blue Line (modern Milan and Navigli).
What is included in an Open Tour Milan ticket? And, what is the validity?
Tickets include hop-on hop-off access, a panoramic rooftop, and additional perks like free digital walking tours, live bus tracking, and discounts at the 12Oz coffee shop. Ticket options include the 24-hour, 48-hour, and 72-hour packages to suit your interests.
How often do the buses run?
Buses run every 20 minutes during the high season and 30 minutes in the low season.
Is there audio commentary on the buses?
Yes, Open Tour Milan buses provide audio commentary in 11 languages, with special commentary for children in 3 languages.
Is Open Tour Milan accessible for people with disabilities?
Yes, buses are equipped with accessibility features.
Are pets allowed on the bus?
Yes, Open Tour Milan’s hop-on hop-off tours are pet-friendly.