The DON'Ts of Visiting Milan, Italy

Heading to the fashion capital Milan for a weekend break? Well here are the do's and don'ts of visiting Milan, Italy. From the food to eat when you are there to the parts of the city to avoid we give you an honest tourist information on Milan.
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[@GlobalNomad76]

I’ve lived in Milan for 25 years and I can definitely confirm that if you want to have a quintessential Milanese experience, you should definitely go to a bar for an aperitivo milanese. It’s a very common way for people to meet up with friends after work, since it’s less of a commitment and less expensive than dinner. It’s often a fixed price and typically includes a buffet with things like focaccia or mini pizzas and usually cold pasta or rice salad etc., and you can have one or two drinks. Even if there isn’t a buffet, you can at the very least expect a bowl of chips and some olives. If you go to a place that puts on a big buffet, it’s a great way to save on dinner, but not so great if you want more than a couple of drinks. Some bars are really proud of their aperitivi and put out amazing food like fresh oysters, but others just serve large bowls of bland pasta salad. In any case, it’s an experience worth trying if you’re in Milan 🙂

[@TheThirdAgeIsHere]

I lived in central Italy as a kid and we went everywhere. How do Milanese treat kids in bars and aperitivo ?

[@GlobalNomad76]

@@TheThirdAgeIsHere They don’t specifically cater to kids, but a lot of places have outdoor seating and in places like that, it’s pretty common to see kids running around, and people don’t seem to mind at all

[@david-stewart]

Probably the best travel advice channel on KZbin

[@jackpresley3254]

Don't skip the San Siro stadium. It is amazing. It's shared by to teams, AC Milan and Inter Milan It's really cool

[@manilograniglia]

Ciao a tutti da Milano 🇮🇹🎉

[@user-pz7vl1pu9f]

I grew up in a typical Catholic/Eastern European family and the last supper was in our kitchen and in all of my aunts/uncles' kitchens etc. ... seeing The Last Supper in person literally moved me to tears and I am neither an emotional nor religious person. It is absolutely worth booking that slot.

[@feylezofi]

I was in Milan last week. One tip from me, don't buy one way tickets (2.20 €), buy 24 hour tickets (7.60 €) which works in metro, trams, and busses. I used historic trams to get around and it was lovely. Also duomo tickets are not cheap, look for combi tickets or Milan cards for best price for value.

[@emmanueladejuwon2692]

which app can i use to buy te 24hours ticket?

[@thailand2356]

Hi Where can I buy all day tickets? I'm going to Milan soon.

[@JourneywithJosh]

What a lovely scarf. Amazing video! Thank you

[@ll9549]

Awe you just made miss Italy so bad, you helped me so much when I visited. Always with the best advice thanks.

[@colleenhaston73]

Great information. Stay awesome. 💯

[@bianca_1005]

Hahahahahaaaaaaa I never would have thought to hear from "Milanese imbruttito" and Giargiana in a foreign video 😂 I am one of those 2% Milanese through and through. Actually the Imbruttito type (a really funny character created by a local comedian) is a very business/money driven guy, more Brianzolo we would think. The true Milanese's mantra is understatement: do not disturb, don't be flashy (because you can disturb others) and, yes, probably because it will distract you from "el laurà" (= work) which, very much like our brothers and sisters in Milan Chinatown, is always on our minds, and never enough. I agree, if you're coming to Italy for the natural sights, Tuscany landscapes and southern (or Ligurian) sea, you'll be disappointed in Milano. Also, I agree 200% eat local, anywhere in Italy, and you'll enjoy our diversity. Milan has some great churches, a bit of roman ruins (but not too much) and a couple really great museums like Museo del Novecento and Poldi Pezzoli. Edit: I forgot Pinacoteca di Brera and Ambrosiana... And public transportation is, in my opinion, the best, most reasonably priced, and most exhaustive in Italy. Another little edit: if by chance you arrive at Bergamo (Orio al Serio) and you have time, Bergamo is a very beautiful city for a short visit, and really near Milano. It was so great to have your perspective on my hometown!

[@Chrisb8s]

Excellent tips. Milan is absolutely beautiful during the Christmas season. I will add one that I learned from you and used there. don’t let the atm convert, let your bank make the conversion “. Huge savings

[@marcboggy846]

Great call on Panzerotti Luigi! It’s one of my favorite food I’ve had anywhere in the world!

[@francescogreggio6712]

Always a pleasure to listen to you talking about Italy. And yeah, if you go to Milan, do get something from Luini. The place has legendary status even well outside Milan.

[@Demetri450]

Thanks for mentioning the rain, which wasn't bad. I has an umbrella, but I just went into a coffee shop until it stopped

[@rodneysolgonick7021]

Grazie mille ancora!

[@b.w.9244]

Great Vid! Visited Italy in Oct 2023. Flew into and out of Milan. Great city! Took Malpensa Express from airport to Milano Centrale. Your prior vid on this was most helpful...BUT... could NOT figure out how to take it back to airport from Centrale at all. Took taxi. Last day in MIlan we planned a trip to Lake Como. Was cold and rainy, and concierge recommended against it. Went anyway...and the weather became beautiful just as we arrived!

[@tobiojo6469]

Hey Mark, awesome video

[@adrianhough5059]

Excellent advice on the Last Supper. I lived in Milan for 18 months and did not see it because it was always sold out. We visited last year and booked the ticket months in advance. It was amazing so I really recommend seeing the Last Supper

[@mikehess4494]

Grazie

[@missj.4760]

There visit of a very old church (Cripta Santo Sepulcro) included with the ticket of the Pinoteca Ambrosina is quite interesting. There were also cool outdoors activities for kids at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.

[@missj.4760]

I am suprised you do not have video about Turin. It such an amazing place, great people, a lot of culture and history (the Savoyard kings, Vittorio Emmanuel II, the Turin shroud, etc.), amazing views of the Alps, not too touristy, safe, great food and low prices (3 euros for a cappucino and a croissant, 35 euros for a single private room near the historic center, etc.)

[@joecowan3719]

Underrated city! We went on a day trip from Milan and loved it so much we are staying for 5 days this July.

[@missj.4760]

@@joecowan3719 I agree. Actually, it is not such a bad thing as there are less tourists.

[@joecowan3719]

@@missj.4760 Yeah, we keep trying to stay and experience other smaller cities and use them as a hub to explore: Bologna (my fav so far), Parma, Verona, Padua.

[@missj.4760]

@@joecowan3719 I would recommend the regions of the lakes in the North (Stresa, Como, Bellagio, etc) if you have not visited yet. With Turin and Milan, it was my favorite part. It is touristic for a reason, but it is not insanely touristic like Rome and Venice can be (at least when I was there). Some nearby places in Switzerland seems to be quite interesting too and relatively affordable given how expensive is Switzerland. Trento and the region near Austria are in my bucket list too.

[@juliahof5514]

Next week 3 days in milano❤

[@supaspydamn]

I love Milano!

[@yaowsers77]

I highly recommend the mia aparthotel! It's more in the university area but has a neighborhood feel. A supermarket in walking distance and a gelato place almost across the street.

[@pollyduron674]

The flower people upset me in Venice. They just kept on trying to give me a flower after I said no grazie. I finally took and walked off...that man chased after me...😂😅.

[@supaschwamal]

One thing you shouldn't pass up on: You finde the old Lisboa tram cars quaint and nostalgic? Well, Milan has even older ones still in service. They run on regular lines within the normal schedule, so they are not museum cars like in other cities.

[@Dipp182]

Luini- I didn't explore properly around the corner at 17, went back at 29 and took advantage of the food!

[@Iusuallydontcommentbut...]

can you suggest a place to stay out of town for a base point, if I want to go expler lake como/garda maybe verona as well?

[@renferal5290]

The drivers in Italy really scare me LOL. I really enjoyed Florence and this next holiday coming up, I am going to Rome

[@Dipp182]

Roman drivers are the scariest, all my cousins from Milan and Verona de ide to park in the outskirts and take the metro,

[@kerrineilson597]

Perfect timing! We’re are flying into Milan in a few months!

[@JayandSarah]

We are going next month. The flight cost is $12 euros.

[@JaimeRodriguez-nq1on]

@@JayandSarah Not from the US 😆

[@JayandSarah]

@@JaimeRodriguez-nq1on well of course not, but if you look for deals you can find them. We flew from Vancouver, BC Canada to Heathrow, London for $61. No points, no plans, just booking 8 months in advance. We travel the world full time. That was 6 weeks ago. Book flight and apartments up to a year in advance, you can get some amazing deals. The same flight the guy beside me paid $1200

[@sunflowerfields4409]

OMG I was in Milan and La Scala was not having any operas for the nights I was there. I got a tour and couldn't help myself... I sang a few notes so Incan sang I sang in La Scala. 🤣 The Duomo is amazing. It's the most majestic one in Italy as far as I'm concerned. (from the outside anyway). My favorite places are in Tuscany but Milan is pretty awesome too. Negroni is the best drink I had in Italy. They had free potato chips too. I think we had 3 bowls of chips.

[@toddsharp4245]

Another DON’T: 2021 I came in by train from Switzerland. Figured it would be easier to rent a car from near the main rail station (heading up to Ortisei). DON’T DO THAT!!! Take that extra train out to the international airport and rent one from there. Your Heart (Driving in Milan is CRAZY), AND your wallet will thank you (2 months after I got back a traffic ticket arrive in the mail for something I had no idea what it was for, since it was in Italian).

[@DarkWolfAngel]

yeah when I went to Milan, the braclet people grabbed my arm/wrist when I was walking outside of Sforzesco (I'm a kinda short woman) luckily I was walking fast but still scary and made me uncomfortable for the rest of the day since no clue where their hands have been

[@brianv4100]

Good point about not including Milan on a first trip...we found Rome, Venice, and Florence to be better choices for a typical visitor with limited time. Add Naples and the Amalfi Coast if a little longer time available. You are spot on about the public transit...clean, quick, affordable, and easy to navigate for visitors. The scammers with the bracelets / flowers / cd's / petitions...they are everywhere in Italy :(

[@izzytoons]

I agree on all of that. Taormini, Sicily is also worth a visit.

[@juliewillard1367]

I agree. There are nicer places in Italy than Milan. I enjoyed my visit but probably would not come again.

[@jimbojimbo6873]

Life saver

[@malthuswasright]

Good call on checking which airport you're coming in to. I had a holiday at Lake Garda - Malpensa might be the biggest airport, but it's completely on the wrong side of the city. Bergamo would have ben better. And also the terminals at Malpensa are a long way apart and not every hire car company has an office in both termini. So I arrived at one terminal but my hire car company was based in the other....

[@joshlunt7827]

When I flew to Italy from Manchester (MAN) I landed in Lamezia Terme (SUF)

[@alessandroalocco4911]

Hi, as a proud Milanese, I would say that all your advices are very good and pertinent, but one. I traveled a lot in all the Country, I know Venice, Florence, Rome, Naples and other smallest towns, definitely worth a visit. But I reallly would place my City in the first three to see! And another advice: during the Fashion Week ( and also the Design Week) prices are skyrocketing. Hotel and AirBnB easily double their prices. Enjoy your visit, then. You won't be deceived! 😊

[@user-qy4ov8dp5y]

Поздравления за точния и задълбочен коментар. Той се покрива с моите впечатления от града. Наистина не заслужава да се посети като топдестинация №1 в Италия, освен ако сте дошли на шопинг. Интериорът на Миланската катедрала малко ме разочарова, въпрос на вкус. Благодаря ви за видеото!

[@jellyrcw12]

My boyfriend and I are going next month! We are so excited. Thank you for sharing. We will absolutely make some reservations

[@andre3424]

How was your trip here?

[@jellyrcw12]

@@andre3424 Incredible! Surprisingly very clean and of course stunning food. I loved the Duomo, I want to visit again for that alone.

[@andre3424]

@@jellyrcw12 good to read that..did you do a trip of italy or just Milano?

[@jellyrcw12]

@@andre3424 We visited Florence and Venice as well

[@andre3424]

@@jellyrcw12 ah ok, the classic tour. Next time i suggest to visit also "less" touristic cities like Siena, Arezzo, Perugia, Bologna, Assisi and other closest cities. But do not forget Roma

[@valentinlugo9538]

Hello: Planning on traveling to Italy in November for 8 days. Positano, Amalfi, Rome, Napoli, etc... Is it ok to leave Milan for another trip, or it has to be a MUST to visit Milan?

[@georgekenna9351]

Can I add that if you miss out on tickets to see the Last Supper you can book through Get Your Guide or Viator and yes it's more expensive but if you are only in Milan once in your life and really want to see the Last Supper you do have another option.

[@youritaliantutor]

Bella Milano 🙂

[@marcsteppi2192]

I can advice you a guided tour at Teatro alla Scala in Milan

[@cindyloppnow1621]

I disagree with not putting Milan in the top 5, I was not expecting to like Milan at all because of these types of comments but I was blown away by the culture and beauty. I liked Milan MUCH better than Rome and plan to return for a solid visit. All of us lie different things, so give Milan a chance.

[@juliewillard1367]

It was the opposite for me. I was excited to see Milan despite friends saying it was not at the top of their list. I was disappointed in Milan. I found it dirty and hated the graffiti. Incredibly noisy and loud. Yes I know cities are but the honking and police cars were constant. I loved Rome and have been three times.

[@MikaTyni]

San Siro, that's the main reason to visit Milan :)

[@danblair1591]

Grazie(Grah-zee-eh not grab-zee). 2 years to the Milano Olympics. I’m not taken a plane or taxi or train. I’m going to take a tour from Genova with lunch from cruise ship from my 30th in 2026.

[@joshlunt7827]

I flew with TUI to Italy

[@travel_with_renix6956]

Hi Wolter, did you ever been to Romania or Serbia?

[@Tramptraveller]

❤❤❤❤

[@raisa_cherry33]

❤❤

[@Demetri450]

The locals are very nice.

[@liukize]

visit Brescia!

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Seems to be spot on. Have been to Milano twice, and even it is an interesting city it is not among the top five aitalian towns. But renting a scooter or moped sounds fun. I am nearly every day driving scooter here in Bangkok, and I think Milano should be a more relaxing place to drive compared to Bangkok. 😂

[@Sbinott0]

2:37 that’s a very Giargiana thing to do, everybody around you will instantly know you are a tourist

[@mainstream1978]

First

[@tommasobianchi5496]

Just a little correction: negroni was born in Florence, sbagliato and Milano-Torino are from Milan

[@juliewillard1367]

I have been to several cities in Italy but if I had visited Milan first I may not have come back to Italy in a hurry. Don’t get me wrong there are some fantastic sights to see like the Duomo, Last Supper, the science museum (this was fab) and great bars and restaurants. However the graffiti ruined it for me swathes of it all over shops, restaurants etc. I don’t mean Banksy type graffiti I mean just scrawl. It makes the place look run down. I definitely don’t get a huge Italian vibe from Milan it has Swiss and German influences. I also did not feel that safe. After visiting Rome, Florence, Verona, Venice, Genoa and several more places in Italy, Milan is bottom of my list. One thing I will say everybody smells wonderful and you can see some beautifully dressed men and women. After visiting Vienna last which was so clean and beautiful I was sadly disappointed in Milan. If you want to go to Lake Como, Switzerland, Verona it is an excellent base.

[@pianocrisante90]

Milan is not just the fashion capital but it’s also the financial hub and the melting pot of all of Italy. There are many people from all over Italy that go to Milan to find work.

[@joshlunt7827]

*reservations 9:26

[@SkipMDMan]

I think back to my first European trip. I was taking a train from Rome to Zurich and it was supposed to have a stop in Milan. About 30 minutes before we were supposed to arrive in Milan they made an announcement that the train was going to skirt Milan because of some type of communist demonstration that had led to sporadic gunfire. This was 1973 and after that I never made any journeys that included Milan as either a destination or intermediate stop. Also, how come you didn't mention eating horse?

[@joshlunt7827]

*a ticket 6:06

[@HM-if7iu]

0:13 Don't wait to book your last supper tickets 0:33 Don't expect more than 15 minutes with the last supper 1:18 Don't get harassed by the overly aggressive street seller 1:47 Don't be lackadaisical with your safety 2:08 Don't forget to follow the Italians 2:38 Don't forget to spin on the bull's you know what 3:05 Don't think shopping is going to be cheap 3:18 Don't expect Milan to be cheap 3:39 Don't wait to book your accommodation 4:05 Don't think you have to stay by the galleria or Duomo 4:21 Don't pass up the public transportation here in milan 4:42 Don't pass up the Duomo or go to the roof 5:14 Don't forget to check your airport 6:01 Don't wait in the line to buy ticket to take to Malpensa express 6:44 Don't freak out with the bumpy flights 7:19 Don't forget the churches, castles, and museums 7:46 Don't pass up a chance to see an opera at la scala 8:07 Don't let the line scare you off of Luini's 8:55 Don't forget that they like rice here in Milan 9:25 Don't forget to make reservation for some places to eat dinner 9:36 Don't forget to get the name sake Milanese when you are here 10:16 Don't skip aperitivo time 11:01 Don't rent the moped 11:29 Don't be surprised about the weather here in Milan 11:56 Don't miss out on fashion week 12:15 Don't think everybody that looks like a model, is actually a model 12:59 Don't confuse Milanese imbruttito with giargiana 14:12 Don't think Milan should be a top 3 destination in Italy (but it is fun to visit)

[@mrn13]

You don't need to speak Italian to the scammers, since they are not Italians

[@TravelinDevil76]

If you are a tourist with Italian heritage and looks/dresses Italian, it works to keep them off of you. They don’t seem to mess with the locals as much. I’ve had to do it a few times in Rome last time I was there. But, the best things to do is keep a lookout for them, you know who there are and where they will be and just don’t go near them. It’s actually pretty easy not to have to deal with their bs if you are aware of your surroundings.

[@juliewillard1367]

Yes this annoyed me a lot in Milan. Being blonde and blue eyed was fighting them off for a week.

[@matteonemeth1040]

As a milanese i confirm all, just to be annoying, Risotto alla milanese is the one with the Ossobuco, no Ossobuco no real recipe :)

[@travelvideos]

Don't look up, don't look around. Instead, look down to avoid stepping on the mines they've put on the pavement.

[@missj.4760]

Seriously, Milan was almost as expensive as Paris. As I was only there for a few hour, I kept it simple and lunched at the McDo near the Duomo (which has interesting non-gendered toilets btw).

[@joshlunt7827]

The bull's balls 😛

[@Tulkash01]

“Milanese imbruttito” is not a compliment…😂 “imbruttito” in Italian literally means “who got ugly” in English. Don’t ask people which is which! 😂

[@menhera2]

Che catzo ste dic

[@kippreggelogan9570]

Wolter is a dork

[@stevebartley628]

The blue is distractng

[@joehoe222]

To be honest: Milan was a disappointment for me. The castle was ok to do, but the Duomo was just... dark and empty. Also, I had a group that wanted to go shopping in Milan... AT THE H&M! Stay at home then, if that's your wish. The city itself feels too dull to be honest. The fashion status is surely earned for a reason, but it doesn't add up in total. The Galleria is impressive, but not that large. For me it's a one time only to be honest. It was not the people, the city just lacked the plus for travels.

[@Alex_Rome]

1:40 this guy cannot even pronounce "grazie" correctly

[@moonman8450]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks for your valuable input

[@dzung1969]

Don’t come here. It sucks. Overpriced, overrated.

[@seanivery]

Another Italian video? Smh