Guided walk of Milan with skip the line entrance to the Cathedral and La Scala Theatre

<p><strong>Enjoy a half day tour in the wonderful city of Milan!</strong> Start right off with a highlight: admire from the outside in the company of an <strong>expert guide</strong> the great medieval <strong>Castello Sforzesco</strong>, famous as one of the most impressive urban castles in Europe. You will hear about its eventful history: once residence of the ruling <strong>Sforza family</strong> of Milan and a military fortress, it was partly destroyed in times of war. But despite the demolition, the Milanese didn’t give up on their castle. It was rebuilt and since the last century the castle houses numerous museums, including the <strong>Pinacoteca</strong>, the <strong>Egyptian Museum</strong> and the Museum of Ancient Art, and is home to some of the oldest art collections. Your guide will let you know about the most important artworks kept inside the Castle, including the magnificent Sala delle Assi by Leonardo Da Vinci and Michelangelo's Pietà.</p> <p>The second stage of the tour will be dedicated to the <strong>majestic Cathedral of Milan</strong>: avoid the queues, skip the line and admire the symbol of the Lombard capital. Your expert guide will reveal to you each and every secret of Italy’s largest church and quench your thirst for knowledge. The Cathedral of Milan is the highest expression of <strong>Gothic art in Italy </strong>and houses the famous "Madonnina" in gilded copper and more than 3,200 statues in the center of the memorable facade. Characterized on the outside by <strong>pointed spiers</strong>, it houses inside, in addition to the wonderful stained glass windows, an overview of works ranging from the fourteenth century to the present day. The masterpieces, among them the Candelabrum Trivulzio, the Monument to Giangiacomo de’ Medici and the statue of St. Bartholomew skinned, will take your breath away. To end your visit of the heart of the city in the most beautiful way, you will enjoy a relaxing walk inside the <strong>Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II</strong>, full of trendy cafes and shops. Wander around the boutiques of Italy’s most renowned fashion designers and get some inspiration for the new season. Once upon a time, the gallery represented the link between the <strong>Duomo </strong>and the<strong> Teatro della Scala</strong> and allowed the noble ladies of that time to protect themselves from the rain on their way to the theater. And it is precisely here that your visit will end: at the fabulous Teatro della Scala. Founded in 1778 as a court theater, it has hosted and continues to host the greatest works of classical music and theatrical performances. After suffering serious damage during the Second World War, it was rebuilt in record time and came to life again with the great Toscanini. The theater has seen some of the world's greatest musicians and opera singers perform, such as Pavarotti, Maria Callas and Giuseppe Verdi and continues to be one of the symbols of Italy and Europe.</p> <p></p>