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Milan Monumental Cemetery

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Milan: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

1. Milan: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Discover the most iconic and fascinating places in Milan, the city that will host the village of the next winter Olympic games in 2026, with the tours on our double-decker buses. Be enchanted by the modernity and the efficiency of the city, comfortably seated on our panoramic buses, listening to the stories and anecdotes of our audio guides. Start the tour from all our bus stops and don’t forget that you can get on and off whenever you want. Get off and take your time to visit Cenacolo, Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Science and Technology Museum, Navigli, and more. Then get on the bus again whenever you want. The stops of the tour are: 1. Duomo, 2. Scala, 3. Palazzo Dugnani, 4. Repubblica, 5. Stazione Centrale, 6. Palazzo Regione Lombardia, 7. Gae Aulenti/Stazione Garibaldi, 8. Cimitero Monumentale, 9. Lega Lombarda, Acquario/Parco Sempione, 10. Castello, 11. Cairoli, 12. Cadorna, 13. Cenacolo, 14. Paleocapa, 15. Triennale, 16. Arco della Pace, 17. City Life, 18. Buonarroti, 19. Pagano, 20. Conciliazione, 21. Sant'Ambrogio, 22. Museo Scienza e Tecnica, 23. Navigli, 24. Parco Basiliche, 25. Università Studi, 26. San Babila.

Milan: Hop-On Hop-Off Highlights Bus Tour

2. Milan: Hop-On Hop-Off Highlights Bus Tour

Discover the most iconic and fascinating places in Milan, the city that will host the village of the next winter Olympic games in 2026, with the tours on our double-decker buses. Be enchanted by the modernity and the efficiency of the city, comfortably seated on our panoramic buses, listening to the stories and anecdotes of our audio guides. Start the tour from all our bus stops and don’t forget that you can get on and off whenever you want. Get off and take your time to visit Cenacolo, Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Science and Technology Museum, Navigli, and more. Then get on the bus again whenever you want. The stops of the tour are: 1. Duomo, 2. Scala, 3. San Marco, 4. Brera, 5. Lanza, 6. Castello, 7. Cairoli, 8. Cadorna, 9. Cenacolo, 10. Litta, 1. Duomo

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan Guided Experience

3. The Monumental Cemetery of Milan Guided Experience

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan is one of the most characteristic and unknown spots in the city.  Considered a true open-air museum, once inside the cemetery there are no words to describe the beauty of this place, where peace and art coexist. Learn about the graves of the most important Milanese families. See how the Campari family built a tomb similar to the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. Join this 1.5-hour guided experience through this extraordinary place. Your tour guide will show you the most significant buildings and tell you the history behind the cemetery. Prepare yourself to discover this unexpected place located in the heart of Milan.

Milan: Self-Guided Audio Tour Discovering Roman Heritage

4. Milan: Self-Guided Audio Tour Discovering Roman Heritage

The first concrete sources on Milan’s foundation and its name’s origin date back to the Insubri Gauls. This population of Celtic origin migrated southwards from the cold Germanic territories. It arrived in Northern Italy, creating the first actual settlement around the 6th-4th century, thus defining the city’s origins. However, the Insubrians soon attracted the attention of the rising power of Rome, which conquered the territory and Latinised the city. From then on, such a humble settlement went down into history as Mediolanum. Despite today’s industrialisation, the city still offers incredible and valuable evidence of a glorious past awaiting exploration. You will discover both famous and hidden places through the lenses of ancient Roman times, suggesting a beautiful contrast between the old Mediolanum and modern Milan. Using your smartphone, dive into a Roman Milanese setting as you stroll through the streets of Milan at your own pace. Enjoy complete autonomy through the use of your smartphone and headphones as you discover (please double check opening hours in advance): - The Mausoleum (external visit: no archaeological visit) - St. Ambrose Church (free entrance during opening hours) - The Amphitheatre (free entrance during opening hours: from Tuesday to Friday 9 AM - 16:30 PM & Saturdays 9 AM - 14 PM) - Museum Alda Levi (free entrance during opening hours: from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 AM to 15 PM) - Church of San Lorenzo (free entrance during opening hours) - The imperial Palace (public open-air archaeological site; the nearby Civic Museum, which exhibits also excavations, require a ticket entrance not included in this audioguide) - The Roman Theatre (archaeological site accessible only on request, you can book an appointment at this link https://www.milomb.camcom.it/how-to-book-an-appointment-teatro-romano-en) - The Baptistery under the Duomo (entrance ticket not included: advanced booking recommended) - Thermal Baths: (public open-air archaeological rests) Mind that this is a storytelling city walk and entrance tickets for any points of interests (museums, churches etc.) are not included: the aim of this itinerary is to narrate visitors an insightful storytelling, and enjoy places connected to Roman times even from the outside! The time needed to complete the walk is relative, as it depends on the speed at which the various points on the route are reached. The time shown refers to listening (audio) + the calculated average walking time from one point to the next without stopping. This itinerary is only available in English.

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan: Discover the Unexpected

5. The Monumental Cemetery of Milan: Discover the Unexpected

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan, named also "Monumentale", is one of the most unknown places of the city. Tourists visit the main places, but they do not know that there is an unexpected location where art and peace coexist. Just observing the Cemetery from the outside, you can admire this colossal place, but once inside, peace, silence and tranquility reign together. Those who imagine this location as a sad place are mistaken, because it presents itself as a pleasant place to visit, filled with inscriptions that invite you to remember those who have gone before, rich with information and accompanied by interesting artistic detail, including a combination of different styles. During this 1-hour guided tour your tour guide will show and explain to you in depth the most significant monuments conserved here. Among them are the Temple of Fame, the most outstanding building in the Cemetery, where Alessandro Manzoni is buried, or the tomb that celebrates the Campari family, famous for the noted aperitif brand, which is similar to the Last Supper of Leonardo Da Vinci and many others monuments.

Private Guided Tour of the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan

6. Private Guided Tour of the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan

The Cimitero Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery) is one of the most important burial grounds in all of Italy. Join a Licensed Guide on a private tour of the cemetery to admire beautiful funerary art and immerse yourself in the collective memory of the people of Milan. Choose the 2-hour option for a guided tour of the Cimitero Monumentale. Take a walk through a monumental garden of sleep, the resting place of hundreds of ordinary and honorable citizens of Milan, including writers, artists, musicians, architects, politicians, sportsmen etc. The thoughtful commentary from your Private Guide will revive the memory of these people, bringing you closer to notable names such as Arturo Toscanini, Francesco Hayez and Alessandro Manzoni. The cemetery is known especially for the abundance of artistic tombs, monuments, contemporary and classical Italian sculptures, Greek temples, elaborate obelisks, and other original works by leading artists such as artists such as Adolfo Wildt, Gio Ponti and Arturo Martini. It’s a place where mourning meets beauty and admiration. During the guided tour you will see highlights such as the neo-classical Famedio (the “Hall of Fame”), the Campari family tomb titled ‘The Last Supper’, and the non-Catholic and Jewish sections. Choose the 3-hour option to book private transportation with your private tour of the Cimitero Monumentale. This option includes the 2-hour guided tour with a 1-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and your Milan accommodation. Enjoy a convenient pickup and drop-off direct at your accommodation by a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.

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What people are saying about Milan Monumental Cemetery

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Very nice tour....Lady bus conductor was very co-operative..She guided us about market, bus timings, services in a well manner. I would recommend to purchase this tour...Bus service is unlimited, you can cover city easily.

I had the most amazing day on this bus/boat/bernina train experience. The views literally are so breathtaking and don’t make any sense!! It’s the best way to spend a day!

I like to do this in every European city. It’s a great overview of a city and a bit of historical background.

Great way to see the city when you only have a limited time.

Great tour of important areas of Milan. Comfortable ride.