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Private tour of the new architecture and skyscrapers in Milan

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Language: English, Italian

Availability: Daily

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Duration: 2 hours

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Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Discover the new architecture of Milan and learn how the city has changed in recent years
Visit Porta Nuova, the Milanese area that blends local identity with a European vision
Know more about the urban requalification of this area with its skyscrapers

What to expect

Porta Nuova is one of the biggest requalification projects in Europe. Through the restoration of three neighborhoods, Garibaldi, Varesina and Isola, it stretches out for over 290,000 mq. The area blends together the local cultural identity with a European vision. Green parks, squares, bridges and paths ensure the connection between the three sections and provide the perfect setting for a relaxing stroll.

You'll kick off the visit learning about the history of the first skyscrapers in Milan, in Piazza della Repubblica. The area of the central station, with the Pirelli Skyscrapers and the Galfa Tower, holds interesting architectural stories.

From here, you'll be visiting the Porta Nuova station: Diamante Tower with the Diamantini, smaller elements connected to the main building, the Solaria Tower, the Isola neighborhood with the new Palace of the Region, Catella Foundation, the Vertical Wood and Gae Aulenti square with the Unicredit Skyscraper. You'll continue along Corso Como, with a stop to 10 Corso Como, High Tech and finishing at Eataly, the popular food store, in the ex Smeraldo Theatre.

What's included

Walking tour of the Porta Nuova district

What's not included

Tours inside monuments and sites

Where

Piazzale Principessa Clotilde, 37, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Meeting point:

Meet your guide in the middle of the square.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From Italy - April 2018

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Complimenti alla guida che è stata gentile e esaustiva! Ci ha permesso di personalizzare il percorso nonostante il tempo avverso e di soddisfare tutte ...
Anonymous
- December 2016

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Prenotazione velocissima! Lo userÃ² ancora.
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- December 2016

Great
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Anonymous
- December 2016

Great
Overall rated
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Prenotazione velocissima! Lo userÃ² ancora.
Anonymous
- December 2016

Excellent
Overall rated
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Anonymous
- December 2016

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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