Free Walking Art Tour of Milan
Leonardo da Vinci's Milan meets the city's boldest modern skyline
This route starts far from the usual postcards, at Gae Aulenti Square in Porta Nuova, Milan's glass-and-steel financial district, where skyscrapers stand next to the Bosco Verticale — two apartment towers that grow an actual forest of trees and shrubs on their balconies. It's the clearest proof that Milan keeps reinventing itself.
From there the walk turns back in time, tracing the years Leonardo da Vinci spent working for the Sforza dukes: past Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to his Last Supper fresco, and into the cobbled lanes of Brera, the artists' quarter built around the Pinacoteca di Brera's collection of Renaissance masterpieces. Your guide connects five centuries of Milanese art in one walk, from Leonardo's Milan to today's.
Tour highlights
- Gae Aulenti Square
- Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest)
- Porta Nuova skyline
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Brera district
- Pinacoteca di Brera
Meeting point
This tour is free — there's no charge to join. At the end, tip your guide whatever you feel the experience was worth. 100% of tips go directly to them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Free Walking Art Tour of Milan really free?
Yes — there is no ticket and no upfront cost. You reserve a free spot, join the tour, and at the end tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Most travelers tip the equivalent of €10–20 per person, but the amount is entirely up to you.
Where does the Free Walking Art Tour of Milan start?
The tour meets at Gae Aulenti Square (Gae Aulenti Square). Look for the guide with the FreeTour sign; the exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking.
How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?
It lasts around 3h and is guided in English. Groups are capped at about 6 people so the experience stays personal. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
