Mysteries of Milan: Uncover the city's lesser-known tales on this audio tour

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About this activity

On this self guided audio tour, I’ll show you why Milan has more to offer than design fairs and fashion houses. We’ll start at the city’s cathedral, which is its most famous landmark, but from there I’ll help you seek out its lesser-known corners. You’ll meet despots from the Middle Ages, colourful characters from the Renaissance and the odd saint along the way. The Grim Reaper puts in an appearance too. (But not for long.)

You’ll also hear about

Milan’s very own Lady Liberty and Loch Ness Monster
A duke that got his come-uppance
A collection of rattling old bones that was transformed into works of art
Madonnas with dirty faces
A lovely Baroque park
A city that might have seemed like Venice
Leonardo da Vinci’s unfinished monument
Student protests at the historic hospital for the poor
Black piglets that kept shingles at bay

I’ll point out some great places to stop for coffee and pastries too, as well as a few of the best bars.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food/Drink

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The tour stops by the fountain.
Piazza Fontana

Passing by

The tour passes by the piazza.
Stop 3

Passing by

The tour stops briefly in front of Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa.
Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore

Passing by

The tour stops briefly in front of the Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore.
Stop 5

Passing by

The tour passes by the gardens.
Stop 6

Passing by

The tour passes by Ca' Granda.
Stop 7

Passing by

The tour stops briefly in front of Mausoleo Trivulzio.
Stop 8

Passing by

The tour passes by Cappella di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria.
ABside

Passing by

The tour passes by ABside.
Stop 10

Passing by

The tour stops briefly at the university.
Stop 11

Passing by

The tour passes by Sant'Antonio Abate.
Stop 12

Passing by

The tour passes by Palazzo Greppi.
Stop 13

Passing by

The tour passes by

the Church of Saint Gottardo in Corte.
Stop 14

Passing by

The tour ends at the Royal Palace.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]