Highlights and hidden gems of Milan Bike Tour
Description
We are the first, original, and most comprehensive bike tour of Milan, designed to offer you a balanced mix of unmissable city sights and a special selection of local best-kept secrets and hidden gems. From a very central location, rich in history and modern lifestyle, you will benefit from a complete overview of the city, historical and contemporary, green and urban. You will experience the cozy and friendly atmosphere of a not-too-big group, riding your beautiful and comfortable bicycle at a leisurely pace. Join us on your first day and this will help you decide which unique and personal stops you would like to explore further after the bike tour or during your next visit to the city!
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Itinerary
The ride starts from the ancient and bohemian Ticinese district, that owes its name to the eponymous city gate, and from there you saddle up on a classic Dutch-style bike through the must-see areas of the center.
You will see the astonishing gothic Duomo Cathedral, the understated Royal palace, the Museo del Novecento and the chic Vittorio Emanuele Gallery.
You will see from the outside another of the prime Milanese attractions that exudes class and sophistication: the Teatro alla Scala. The story behind the theatre is full of interesting facts and details you will love to learn.
From La Scala Theatre you head to the Brera artist district where is the city’s Pinacoteca (Art Gallery). Brera is a picturesque neighborhood in Milan where it is impossible not to be charmed by the small artisan workshops in a labyrinth of streets dotted with well conserved period Milanese houses and buildings.
Once you left Brera, you immerse yourselves in the new rising architectures of the Porta Nuova district. From now on you will have the impression of visiting another era of the city: Palazzo Lombardia, Biblioteca degli Alberi, Unicredit tower, Bosco Verticale, a paradise for architecture enthusiasts.
You make a triumphal entry at Sforza Castle, a strong historical symbol of the city where, among various architects and designers, worked Leonardo da Vinci, who was called to Milan by Ludovico il Moro in 1482.
After visiting the Sforza Castel courtyards, you breath and slow down a bit in the green lung of the city, Simplon park, with its elegant neoclassical Peace Arch.
You get back to the starting point not before visiting the Roman Ruins of the Imperial era when Milan was capital of a glorious Roman Empire with its Palace, Circus and Amphitheatre and San Lorenzo columns.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 9 years. For those between 135 and 155 cm tall, please e-mail us to reserve a suitable bike. Availability is limited
Reviews(503)
Riding around on a guided tour was the perfect way to learn about Milan and see the sites when you are on a tight schedule. Interesting info provided. Perfect amount of time. Highly recommend!
This is a great overview of the city of Milan. Our guide did a nice job of stopping in shady spots and helping us find water fountains on a sweltering Milan day. The ride itself is mostly flat and fairly easy to navigate. The bikes were comfortable and in good repair. Highly recommend.
Pedro was excellent guide, even it was extremely hot, more than 35°C, it was very nice and interesting tour. Strong recommendations!
What a great Way to see Milan. Easy rouge and no stress about other traffic, easy pace. Interesting stories told by the guide.
Paolo is a very interesting guide. He guided us through the streets of Milan in the heat but always managed to find shady spots. Very cautious and at a pace that allows for a good view of the city and its treasures. Well-prepared guide with a briefcase full of photos from the past. Bravo!
You should be a competent rider as it’s through some traffic in the city streets. Mostly flat and easy to keep up. The guides were great, informative, and very pleasant. We saw sights we wouldn’t have seen on our own. Would do it again for sure.
There were two different bike tours to choose from, and we chose this one because it hit more of the bigger landmark instead of just riding through neighborhoods. Our guide was phenomenal.!! We’re learned so much about Milan. And We even got to stop for gelato. The bikes were comfortable, and the three hour bike ride went by very very fast. I highly recommend doing the tour! Definitely a good purchase. Would even take this again on our next trip to Italy!
Really nice way to see this amazing city - skilled guide who helped us well through the city's highlights.
We love take a bite tour on day one in a new city. It's great to get to know the different neighborhoods without having to think about where you are going. We hit all the main neighborhoods and Paolo was great about giving us lots of info on the history of each. Would definitely recommend!
Enthusiastic and expert bike tour which gives an immediate complete picture of Milan in terms of past and present. The best kept secrets are also passed by under the direction of Renate who has lived in the Milan region for 30 years.
