Modern Milan Architecture Tour: Skyline and Urban Design

Discover Milan’s modern side on a guided walk through Porta Nuova, Corso Como, and Bosco Verticale, blending innovative architecture, urban sustainability, and authentic Italian flavors.

Tour Features

Local Guide

Certified Official Guide

Tour Languages

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

Duration

3 hours

Tour Size Options

Private

Pickup from

Airport, Port, Hotel

Itinerary

Discover Porta Nuova, Milan’s modern district where futuristic skyscrapers meet elegant plazas. Walk among iconic architecture, trendy boutiques, and vibrant urban spaces blending innovation and style.
Stroll through Corso Como, Milan’s stylish pedestrian street known for its fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, art galleries, and vibrant nightlife in a chic, cosmopolitan setting.
Admire Bosco Verticale, Milan’s award-winning vertical forest—two eco-friendly residential towers adorned with over 20,000 plants, symbolizing sustainable architecture and harmony between nature and urban life.

Tour Details

Full Description

Discover Milan’s bold new face on a 3-hour guided architecture tour that reveals how the city reinvented itself for the 2015 World Expo.

Explore the futuristic Porta Nuova district, where steel and glass towers rise beside elegant historic facades. With an expert guide in architecture and design, uncover the stories behind Milan’s transformation into a model of eco-sustainability and modern urban planning.

Stroll down vibrant Corso Como, known for its stylish boutiques and nightlife, then step into the sleek Piazza Gae Aulenti, where the Unicredit Tower—Italy’s tallest skyscraper—dominates the skyline.

Cross into the eclectic Isola neighborhood, where you’ll find the iconic Bosco Verticale—the Vertical Forest—a masterpiece of green architecture awarded as the most beautiful urban project in the world in 2016. Covered in over 20,000 plants and trees, it’s a breathtaking symbol of sustainable living.

Wrap up your tour at Eataly, where you’ll taste your way through Italy with traditional foods from Valle d’Aosta to Sicily—the perfect ending for design and food lovers alike.

What is Included

Included:

Included: Licensed Official Tour Guide
Included: Fast Access and Tickets Included
Included: Optional hotel pickup and drop-off within central Milan for added comfort and convenience.

Not included:

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Transfer from your accommodation (available upon request)

Important Information

Tour Highlights

Explore the futuristic Porta Nuova district, symbol of Milan’s post-Expo transformation and cutting-edge urban planning.
Visit sleek Piazza Gae Aulenti and admire the soaring Unicredit Tower, Italy’s tallest skyscraper.
Marvel at the iconic Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), an award-winning masterpiece of sustainable architecture covered in thousands of plants.
Wander through the creative Isola neighborhood, known for its street art, artisan shops, and lively local vibe.
End the tour with a tasting experience at Eataly Smeraldo, sampling regional Italian specialties from north to south.

Recommendations

Wear comfortable walking shoes — this is a strolling tour through modern districts and open plazas.
Runs rain or shine — some areas are open-air, so bring an umbrella if needed.
Perfect for: architecture lovers, urban explorers, design fans, sustainability enthusiasts, and first-time visitors curious about modern Milan.
Food tasting included — great if you want a cultural + culinary combo in one experience.
Book ahead — this type of niche architecture tour is popular with design-focused travelers and Expo-legacy fans.