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Step into the world of opera at Milan’s legendary Teatro alla Scala. Discover backstage stories, admire costumes and instruments at the museum, and peek into the majestic theatre itself, all with a passionate local host by your side

Destination

Milan, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

1.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Français, Deutsch, Español

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance ticket Museum & Theatre La Scala
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions other than mentioned

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the statue of Leonardo da Vinci - Milan to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Inside the la Scala Museum & Theatre

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Piazza della Scala and La Scala Museum, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Milan

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

10 September 2025

From the moment we met Omar, we felt like we had known him for yours. Omar’s friendly demeanor and kind ways were immediately comforting to us. The knowledge of the city, culture, and most importantly , the hidden gems were so captivating. He was the best tour guide we ever had and would recommend him with out reservation.Amazing Experience

Joan

(About local Omar)

27 August 2025

Omar had a lot of knowledge both past and present. Fun and informative

Heike🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Elisa)

2 August 2025

Elisa hat uns sehr sachkundig, freundlich und kompetent alles rund um den Dom und die Terrassen gezeigt und erklärt. Wir hatten 2 sehr informative und kurzweilige Stunden mir ihr. Tolle Domfühung

Milton🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

19 July 2025

Omar led a very interesting and often funny tour - we saw a lot of things we would not have otherwise noticed and got a lot is history and fun stories about Milan!

Marcia

(About local Laura Serena)

4 July 2025

Thank you Laura for a fascinating experience and for our Wonderful tour of the Duomo. Your knowledge is amazing and we loved our tour with you Kind regards, Marcia Lucinda and DaisyMilan duomo

Alarik🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

27 June 2025

My son-in-law arranged for Omar to be our guide for what was my first trip to Italy and Milan, in particular. He was most informative and understanding as well. I learned and experienced so much while we toured Il Duomo. He helped me decide whether to climb to its top or not since I recently celebrated my 80th birthday. I am so happy I decided to go for it! It is a magnificent structure with a wonderful history.Over the Top with Omar

Alarik🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

24 June 2025

First of all, the Duomo is fantastic, and well worth the visit. We booked two tours with Omar -- the Duomo and also the Highlights and Hidden Gems. Omar is from Milan and an experienced guide. He was wonderful, and really made the Duomo -- which is amazing -- come to life. He knows the city like the back of his hand and was able to show us some wonderful things and really give us a feeling for their history and how they were used. We had my wife and mother-in-law for the Duomo part of things, and he was careful to make sure that my mother-in-law was OK with all the climbing. Omar is warm and funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.Great tour with a true local

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

21 June 2025

We had the best experience touring the Duomo with Omar. His knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for the history and building was first class. We thoroughly enjoyed all the information he was able to share. Highly recommend- one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. Omar was amazing!

Babette🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Laura Serena)

15 June 2025

Laura gave us a wonderful tour this morning ! We are most grateful for the morning filled with information Would highly recommend Laura!!! Thank you!!Wonderful morning

Jennifer L🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

14 June 2025

Omar provided my daughter and I with an outstanding personalized tour of the Duomo in Milano. He brought his personal experiences, knowledge, and insights into a tour of an absolutely stunning structure. I highly recommended private tours that allow you to skip the line. It’s saves your precious vacation time and takes the stress out of the process of visiting the Duomo. In addition a private tour with Omar will provide you with education on the Duomo from a unique perspective. Thus tour included visiting the terraces if the Duomo allowing one to physically walk on the roof of the Duomo, see a view of the city, and view these beautiful and magical terraces up close, a not to be missed opportunity. Jennifer LK (United States)Simply the Best

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

8 June 2025

Omar went above and beyond to ensure a great tour! He was friendly, professional, and funny, which made for a fun and engaging experience! I would 100% use Omar again for a tour in the future! The Best

Ruth 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

18 May 2025

We had the best time with Omar visiting the Duomo in Milan. He was professional, kind funny and so full of knowledge. His English was excellent and he was a pleasure to be around. He made me want to know more and more about the Duomo and Milan the city he loves. One of my favorite parts of our trip!Amazing Omar!

Claudia

(About local Elisa)

7 May 2025

Wir waren eine Gruppe von 5 Personen. Elisa hat unsere Wünsche bei den Sehenswürdigkeiten toll berücksichtigt. Es war unterhaltsam und informativ. Wir haben einen deutschsprachigen Tourguide gebucht. Die Besichtigung auf deutsch durchzuführen, war für Elisa etwas schwierig. Letztendlich war es nicht ganz so beeinträchtigend, da wir auch die englische Sprache etwas verstehen. Elisa können wir gerne empfehlen. Nette und fundierte Stadtführerin

Bettina

(About local Elisa)

2 April 2025

Elisa hat uns sehr fachkundig und engagiert den Mailänder Dom und das Domdach gezeigt. Absolut professionell, mit enormem Fachwissen, top vorbereitet! Danke ElisaGroßartige Zeit in Mailand mit Elisa

Charles (Brad)

(About local Laura Serena)

29 March 2025

Very knowledgeable and well spoken. Can’t get a better guide for the Domuo

Carl🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura Serena)

19 February 2025

I brought 11 Americans to the castle and museum and this was a great experience and my guests had a really good time. Laura was very knowledgeable, very charming and her English was great. She is a delight guide and I would recommend her to anyone coming to the castle. A stellar experience.

Constantin🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elisa)

23 December 2024

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

24 November 2024

Elisa gave a master lass in all things Duomo and more, her knowledge and guidance was above and beyond interesting and educational. Thank you!History of Duomo and Milan, Excellent!

Francesca🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Omar)

25 October 2024

Omar is an exceptional guide, he has an extensive knowledge of Milan’s history. Omar delivers information in a passionate and captivating manner its like you travel through time as you discover the secrets and rich history of Milan. Milan at first glance does not seem as rich in history as other Italian cities and I felt enlightened and fully immersed with Omar’s tour. A wonderful, engaging and fun tour as Omar is such a positive and energetic person with a vast knowledge of Milan.Best guide ever!

Mitchell🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

4 October 2024

My wife, daughter and I had a great visit with Omar as our guide. He is super friendly, knowledgable and warm. Also, he was punctual and spent an extra 30 minutes so that we could see all the key points of interest. Thanks!No better way to visit Il Duomo

lc🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Elisa)

4 October 2024

Dank Elisa, hatten wir eine sehr schmackhafte und interessante Stadtführung. Sie hat uns die kulinarische Führung der normalen Menschen aus diversen Regionen Italiens gezeigt. Sehr empfehlenswert. Super Freundlich

Ted🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Omar)

4 October 2024

Omar was great. Was very knowledgeable about Milan’s history and spoke clearly with excellent English so that everyone understood clearly.

Pavol🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Laura Serena)

7 September 2024

Laura just knows it - a lot of information presented in an interesting way. I learned and enjoyed at the same time.

Kathren🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

26 July 2024

My family of 5 only had one day in Milan and we asked Elisa to show us ‘everything’. She was very easy to contact before our tour and flexible during. We were all a bit jet lagged but she kept the tour moving and gave lots of great information. And even provided dinner recommendations as well as next day activity ideas. Thank you!One day in Milan

Sara🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Omar)

22 July 2024

John🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura Serena)

15 July 2024

We did a half-day tour with Laura that included the Duomo and some other city high lights. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended!

Ruth🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Laura Serena)

6 July 2024

We were lucky to visit the Duomo with Laura. She is a precious mine of information and knows this unforgettable place like the back of her hand. Unforgettable

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

8 June 2024

We had such a great tour with Eliza. She was able to cater the tour to what we wanted to do and see, and she was so knowledgeable about the city, and especially Duomo history. I wish we were staying longer so that we could book more with her! Eliza was great!

Sue🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Elisa)

26 May 2024

This was our first visit to an Italian city. Elisa met us at our hotel, which was great after a gruelling 30 hour flight arriving late the night before. She showed us how to navigate public transport, the main sights of Milan and gave us suggestions about where to eat and what to do during our stay. A very worthwhile 3 hours and value for money. Elisa was friendly and knowledgeable and made us feel very welcome. Would highly recommend. Best introduction to Milan

Johanna

(About local Elisa)

24 May 2024

We had the most wonderful tour with Elisa! She is very nice and has a lot of knowledge about Milan, such things that you can't read about from the travel books. We had totally customized tour, which she came up just as we met her since I hadn't given her any onfo about what we had done already in Milan - I think is a truly a gift to make a plan on the spot spontaneously. During the tour Elisa had a microphone and we each had earpieces, which was nice, since we could walk in the streets at our own pace and could still hear her speech. Her english was very fluent and easy to keep up with, even though it isn't our mother tongue. She also gave as some tips on what to do on our stay in Milan - few of which we followed and also enjoyed during our stay. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anybody who wants to have a private tour, is a larger group or just want's to know something about Milan that isn't told in the tarvel books!Private walking tour in Milan

roy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

21 May 2024

Elisa was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and focused on creating a very informative tour for us. She was a delight to spend the day with. We will certainly request her for our next Milan tour. Excellent guide for Milan

Kenneth🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

12 May 2024

Great tour by Elisa. Included lots of areas off the beaten path and & away from the tourist crowds. Very knowledgeable guide; also provided recommendations for other sights in MilanMilan City Tour

Amalie🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Elisa)

20 April 2024

Elisa was great. Friendly and helpful. She is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend her for Milan tours. Duomo visit and Lake como day trip.

Norbert 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elisa)

1 April 2024

Aaron

(About local Omar)

26 March 2024

Omar did a great job of showing us the places where events happened while explaining the back stories. We gained a greater understanding of the science, art and history of this incredible city. Omar was great!! Thank you!!!History understood

Yvonne

(About local Omar)

23 March 2024

We had an absolutely great time with Omar, a very friendly and super knowledgeable guy. He took us to places where you might not go and explained a lot about the history of the city. He is such a lovely person, relaxed and great sense of humour. We highly recommend booking him as your tour guide, you will not get disappointed!Simply the best!

Angi

(About local Omar)

19 March 2024

Omar was an OUTSTANDING tour guide. He showed us so many amazing places. It was Fantastic!OUTSTANDING

Adrienne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Elisa)

3 March 2024

Elisa hat das toll gemacht, sehr gutes Wissen zu Geschichte, Kunst, Architektur und Politik. Viel Neues und Überraschendes über Mailand gelernt, gute Verwendung des IPad mit zusätzlichen Bildern; Virlrn Dank dafür!Tolle und ausführliche Stadtführung!

Danaiet

(About local Omar)

24 February 2024

We had the pleasure of having Omar as a tour guide. This was the best and simple way to learn about the city. He was able to meet us at a central location and our tour commenced. He was knowledgeable and easy going. He was also able to recommend things to do/where to eat for after our tour. Thank you Omar!Best and simple way to go

Chaim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Elisa)

21 February 2024

Elisa was truly amazing. I was sure milan doesn't have much to show but Elisa kept on showing new places and galleries that were truly amazing. She even went over the time booked in order to show me some extras. Her explanation of the facts and history kept me wanting for more. If you ever want to explore milan you must take Elisa as your guide and you won't be disappointed! Best tour guide!!

Harry

(About local Omar)

31 January 2024

We read Omar’s reviews and noticed that all he had were 5 star reviews. Wondered if that was truly the case. YES Omar is a five star host. He knows everything including information you would never dream about knowing. We will definitely book him next time to take into some of the museums.2 Hour Evening2 Hour Evening Walking Tour

Heather

(About local Omar)

14 January 2024

We absolutely loved having Omar as a host. He was amazing with the children’s and educational for the adults. We couldn’t have had a better morning accommodating guide. Thanks Omar! You made the difference:)Super with the childrenSuper with the children

Sam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura Serena)

8 January 2024

My wife and I visited Milan and asked for a tour of the highlights of the city since we were only there for a few days and Laura's tour blew us away! We saw way and learned way more than we ever expected to. Laura even made a dinner recommendation where we ended up having the best meal of our stay in Milan. The next time we or any friends visit Milan we will absolutely be recommending a tour with Laura.Laura was amazing!

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Laura Serena)

23 December 2023

Laura hat uns ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschert! Die Führung auf dem Dach und im Dom mit zahlreichen Informationen und Geschichten war eindrücklich und interessant. Der Spaziergang durch die Galleria Vittorio Emanuele und der Besuch der Scala waren eine wunderbare Fortsetzung. Laura hat ein enormes Wissen, das sie spannend weitergibt.Wunderbare Erinnerung

Vicky

(About local Omar)

21 December 2023

Omar was fabulous - He showed us the hot spots and some hidden gems, with a delightful locals-only surprise at the end. He was friendly and knowledgeable and we highly recommend him for your private tour.Super friendly & knowledgeable

Kathy

(About local Omar)

10 December 2023

Omar was a lot of fun and a very enthusiastic tour guide. He easily flexed his normal tour to meet our needs and took us to some very unique places. We really enjoyed our tour with Omar.Fun tourFun tour

Laura

(About local Omar)

4 December 2023

Omar is an amazing guide. The breath of knowledge he was able to share was simply uncanny. Our vacation was blessed by Omar and our tour experience. We will recommend to everyone. Thank you Omar!.

Arthur

(About local Omar)

30 November 2023

Very Knowledgeable, personable. Great grasp of history. Very flexible. Really adjusted his schedule to meet our needs. Highly Recommend!Very Knowledgeable, personable

Caron

(About local Laura Serena)

18 November 2023

Laura was fantastic. We met her in the piazza and she proceeded to take us on a great trip through history. She revealed historical facts and showed us areas of the Duomo that we would never have discovered on our own. The rooftop tour was so beautiful and is definitely worth it. The interior of the Duomo is breathtaking. Laura was engaging, smart, and passionate. We highly recommend her and this particular tour.Excellent tour

CATHY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura Serena)

8 November 2023

We arrived at meeting point 30 minutes early because Laura was supposedly doing the same tour right before ours. After she was 30 minutes late, I started texting her through the app. She finally responded & said she’d be there within 20 minutes. She didn’t arrive until after 2:00 (our tour was scheduled for 1:00). She had no excuse for not showing up & we had another tour scheduled or 3:30 pm. She wanted us to tour the inside of the cathedral & then come back later to do the terraces. I told her we were there for only 1 day & wanted so start with the terraces. She rushed us through the terraces only stopping to tell us what pictures to take. She kept cutting in front of other people to rush us through. We ended up inside the cathedral & we told her we had to get to the next tour. She said we could take a taxi & she knew the next tour didn’t really start until 4:00 (meeting time was 3:30). I didn’t believe her and kept trying to get her to get us outside, she kept going on and on about things in the cathedral - I felt like she was holding us hostage as she wanted to take us to the taxi so she could tell the driver where to take us. Finally we just started walking to the exit - finally she came along & we got a taxi. This was an extra expense for us as we had purchased 24-hour tram tickets. We barely got to the meeting place for the next tour at 3:30. The tour did start immediately! I’m so glad we didn’t listen to what Laura said about it not starting until 4pm. I do NOT recommend Laura as a tour guide. We initially signed up for a 12:00 tour of the Milan Cathedral via the App. But later, Laura contacted me asking us to change our tour time to 1:00 as she had another tour before ours. I think she was scheduling tours on the side because I followed all of the rules to select a guide and time via the app. I asked her to change our tour time I. The app because it still showed 12:00 but she said it couldn’t be changed. In the future, I will stick with GetYourGuide. I have used them extensively all over Europe and have never had a problem with them. Showed up 2 hours late!