Meet your guide in front of Fontana di Piazza Castello

The tour includes a visit to the Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro, which is known for beautiful Renaissance frescoes and clever design that creates an optical illusion of more space.

You will also see the iconic Duomo, which is one of the world's largest and most beautiful Gothic cathedrals but also incorporates some elements of Renaissance architecture.

Finally, you will pass the medieval heart of the city, Piazza Mercanti, and head to the courtyards of the Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco) to discover more facts and myths about the Milanese Renaissance.

Enrich your Renaissance experience with a visit to the beautiful Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, known as the Sistine Chapel of Milan! It is a hidden gem with wall frescoes painted by students of Leonardo da Vinci, the most famous 'Renaissance man'. Explore its awe-inspiring interior and learn about the Renaissance art movement in Italy.

Discover the best selected highlights of Renaissance Milan. Your tour begins at the square in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo, where you can appreciate the contrast between the Basilica's Baroque-Renaissance architecture and the ancient Roman Columns of St Lawrence. As you follow your Private Guide on the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, you will learn more about the city’s transition from the Middle Ages to modernity.