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Piazza Gae Aulenti

Piazza Gae Aulenti: Our most recommended tours and activities

Milan: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

1. Milan: 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket

Discover the most iconic and fascinating places in Milan, the city that will host the village of the next winter Olympic games in 2026, with the tours on our double-decker buses. Be enchanted by the modernity and the efficiency of the city, comfortably seated on our panoramic buses, listening to the stories and anecdotes of our audio guides. Start the tour from all our bus stops and don’t forget that you can get on and off whenever you want. Get off and take your time to visit Cenacolo, Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Science and Technology Museum, Navigli, and more. Then get on the bus again whenever you want.

Milan: Porta Nuova Walking Experience

2. Milan: Porta Nuova Walking Experience

Discover Milan's impressive skyline on this tour. During the last few years, Milan has undergone a period of fundamental change, including the total revitalization of the Porta Nuova district, which has changed the entire panorama of the city.  Enjoy this walking tour with your monolingual guide, who will take you past the skyscrapers, towers, and marvels of architecture that now populate this neighborhood. See the Vertical Forest, a pair of residential towers covered in greenery; the Diamond Tower, an iconic diamond-shaped high-rise; and many more stunning sights. Afterwards, relax and enjoy some free time at the new green lung of Milan: the Biblioteca degli Alberi, a unique green space that will be sure to leave an impression on you. Then, follow your guide throughout Corso Como, a shopping and dining complex and Piazza Gae Aulenti, considered the heart of this modern city. Learn the enchanting history behind this area and its unique architecture.  Prepare yourself for a tour of discovery and take amazing pictures of the new Milan. 

Milan: Private City Highlights Tour with Milan Cathedral

3. Milan: Private City Highlights Tour with Milan Cathedral

Discover the top sights in Milan on this car, van, or bus tour that suits the size of your private group. View both the classic and modern sides of the city as you see attractions like the Porta Nova district, the CityLife tower, and the Ambrosiana Art Gallery. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up from your accommodation or place of choice in Millan. Relax on the drive in an air-conditioned vehicle that has plenty of space for you and your party. Enter the Gothic Milan Cathedral to marvel at countless sculptures, galleries and details that make up this timeless architectural masterpiece. Capture pictures of its marble interior façade to share with friends. Gaze up at the Madonnina sculpture located at its highest point. Drive through the historic center to view the Ambrosiana Art Gallery, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping area, Piazza Mercanti square, the Teatro alla Scala opera house and the Royal Palace. Head to modern Milan to see the Porta Nova business district. Look up at the CityLife tower. Take in the vibe at the contemporary Piazza Gae Aulenti and Piazza Alvar Aalto squares. Return to your accommodation or your desired destination in the city center.

Milan: Private Walking Tour of Porta Nuova

4. Milan: Private Walking Tour of Porta Nuova

Learn more about skyscrapers like the Unicredit Tower, the Diamantone, and the Bosco Verticale on this private walking tour in Milan. Meet your guide and stroll around Porta Nuova to admire avant-garde architectural style of the buildings. Discover eco-sustainable architecture. Hear the history of the neighborhood. Walk to Piazza Gae Aulenti, one of the most representative buildings of the Milanese urban center. Marvel at verdant Bosco Verticale designed by Stefano Boeri. Continue to the Unicredit Tower by César Pelli which towers over the square in front of its 226-meter-high spire. Admire the diamond-like shape of Diamantone which contrasts with the historic architecture of Piazza Repubblica. Visit the Library of Trees, the modern green lung of Milan. Listen to your guide reveal these hi-tech cathedrals in a new light.

Milan: Piazza Gae Aulenti and Pelli Tower Walking Tour

5. Milan: Piazza Gae Aulenti and Pelli Tower Walking Tour

This brand-new walking tour takes you into the contemporary soul of Milan. Start from the Palazzo Lombardia, where you’ll visit the new headquarters of the Lombardy regional government. With your guide, you will head to Piazza Gae Aulenti, the amazing center of Porta Nuova District. Here you will have views of the skyscrapers that have been built since 2009, such as the Tower Pelli and the Bosco Verticale. Continue your walk along Corso Como to find Eataly, located in the former Teatro Smeraldo. This delicatessen boasts a vast variety of high-quality typical Italian products. Here, at the end of the tour, you can choose to immerse yourself in a complete food shopping and tasting experience or to enjoy an aperitivo in one of the many area cafés.

Milan: Private Porta Nuova Walking Tour with Food Tasting

6. Milan: Private Porta Nuova Walking Tour with Food Tasting

Discover Milan's Skyline on this guided tour. Learn how the city has changed in the last few years. Your professional tour guide will show you the project of the urban renewal of Porta Nuova area, which took place during the last few years. Admire Palazzo Lombardia, the Vertical Forest which is known as the Bosco Verticale, made by the Italian architect Stefano Boeri. See the Diamond Tower made by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. Then, visit the Piazza Gae Aulenti, famous for its art installations, water features, plays of light, and the Unicredit Tower. From Piazza Gae Aulenti, enjoy a nice walk through Corso Como until Eataly Smeraldo. Where you will enjoy an authentic Italian food tasting experience. Discover the ex Smeraldo Theater, as well as their philosophy. The itinerary has been selected with the help of certified guides in order to show you more than just the tourist attractions that everyone knows. With this tour, you are guaranteed a unique experience. See Milan’s new skyline and make sure you have your camera with you as you won't want to miss out on photo opportunities.

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What people are saying about Piazza Gae Aulenti

Overall rating

3.9 / 5

based on 554 reviews

Very nice tour....Lady bus conductor was very co-operative..She guided us about market, bus timings, services in a well manner. I would recommend to purchase this tour...Bus service is unlimited, you can cover city easily.

I had the most amazing day on this bus/boat/bernina train experience. The views literally are so breathtaking and don’t make any sense!! It’s the best way to spend a day!

I like to do this in every European city. It’s a great overview of a city and a bit of historical background.

Great way to see the city when you only have a limited time.

Great tour of important areas of Milan. Comfortable ride.