Self guided city walk with an audio guide in Milan.
Walk at your own pace and listen to the stories, carefully collected by a local guide.
Discover Milan with an audio tour that takes you through a city of emperors, artists, fashion houses and modern Italian energy. During this self-guided walking tour, you’ll walk past the impressive Milan Cathedral, the powerful Castello Sforzesco and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the most beautiful shopping galleries in the world.
Along the way, you’ll hear how Milan grew from a Roman residence into a Renaissance city, from the city of Leonardo da Vinci into the centre of fashion, design and business. With the CityAppTour app, you explore Milan at your own pace, without a guide or group, while the stories behind the squares, palaces and monuments bring the city to life.
What Makes This Stop Special: One of the most prestigious opera houses in the world.
Since opening in 1778, Teatro alla Scala has premiered works by Verdi, Puccini and Rossini. Your audio guide Milan reveals how this elegant theater became the ultimate stage for opera stars — and one of the toughest audiences in Europe.
Step Inside: Milan’s most elegant shopping gallery.
Opened in 1877, this glass-roofed arcade quickly became the city’s living room. Your audio guide Milan explains how aristocrats, artists and businessmen gathered here long before luxury brands arrived.
Local Tradition: Spin three times on the mosaic bull near the center — locals say it brings good luck.
What Makes This Stop Iconic: Milan’s cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete.
Construction began in 1386 and continued for generations, creating one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Your audio guide Milan uncovers the stories behind its forest of marble spires and thousands of statues.
Ever Wondered: Why are the apostles reacting so dramatically? Leonardo captured the exact moment Jesus announces the betrayal.
Inside the refectory of this Dominican convent, Leonardo da Vinci painted The Last Supper between 1495 and 1498. Your audio guide Milan reveals the innovative techniques Leonardo used — and why the masterpiece began deteriorating almost immediately.
From Fortress to Culture Hub: Once the residence of Milan’s ruling dynasty.
Built in the 15th century by the powerful Sforza family, this massive fortress symbolized political power and military strength. Your audio guide Milan tells how the castle later became a cultural center filled with museums and Renaissance art.
Hidden Treasure: One of the castle rooms contains Michelangelo’s final unfinished sculpture, the Rondanini Pietà.
Perfect Photo Spot: From here you get a straight view through Parco Sempione all the way to Sforza Castle.
The grand Arch of Peace marks the route that once connected Milan to Paris during Napoleon’s era. Your audio guide Milan explains how the arch eventually became a symbol of peace after years of war in Europe.
