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Milan Skyline and Modern Architecture Tour: Porta Nuova and Corso Como

Get to know Milan’s skyline and see the best of the city’s modern architecture on a 3-hour tour. With an expert local guide, knowledgeable about sustainable architecture in the city, visit Milan’s redeveloped business district of Porta Nuova to see its sleek skyscrapers and futuristic buildings. Admire Palazzo Lombardia, home to one of Milan’s tallest skyscrapers, and then stop in one of Milan’s skyline restaurant to admire the view of the city with a coffee or aperitivo (drink and snack). Finish with a walking tour of the intriguing Corso Como shopping arcade with free time to shop.

Board your air-conditioned coach in central Milan and relax as you travel to Porta Nuova, the modern district named after one of the city’s old Napoleonic gates.

From the comfort of your coach, see the sights of the area – one of Italy’s largest redevelopments to date. Pass Porta Nuova District and gaze up in awe at the skyscrapers that surround them. One of the most eye-catching of Porta Nuova’s buildings is Palazzo Lombardia – a futuristic building complex that boasts a magnificent 528-foot (131-meter) skyscraper as its crowning glory. Hear about the building’s sustainable architecture, created using environmentally conscious design techniques, and then travel to another impressive skyscraper in the area .

Hop off your coach and head up in the elevator to the hotel’s Skyline Restaurant on the 11th floor. Gaze out over Porta Nuova and the rest of Milan while enjoying an aperitivo (a drink and nibbles) or cup of coffee, and chat with your guide about Milan’s skyline and the various sights.

After relaxing inside the restaurant, walk to Corso Como, a large shopping and dining complex very close to the restaurant. Learn about the building’s architecture on a walking tour, and enjoy some free time to browse its shops before returning to Milan. Your tour finishes with a drop-off at the start point.

  • Transport by air-conditioned coach
  • Professional guide
  • Aperitivo or coffee
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
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