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Milan, Lombardy, Italy

2 days in Milan

Fashion, design and a cathedral like no other. Here's how to spend 2 days in Milan: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Milan trip is May, June and July. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
May, June, July
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Noli me tangere (Bramantino)~$5
Noli me tangere is a fragment of a fresco of c. 1498–1500 by the Italian Renaissance painter and architect Bramantino depicting Jesus and Mary Magdalene soon after the resurrection
12:30
Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Milan~$5
An equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II is installed in Milan, Italy.
16:00
Coperto dei Figini~$5
The Coperto dei Figini was a Renaissance porticoed building located in what is now Piazza del Duomo, the central square in Milan, Italy. The construction began in 1467 on a design
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
Piazza del Duomo, Milan
Piazza del Duomo is the main piazza of Milan, Italy. It is named after, and dominated by, Milan Cathedral. The piazza marks the center of the city, both in a geographic sense and b
16:00
Metropolitan City of Milan~$5
The Metropolitan City of Milan is a metropolitan city in the region of Lombardy in Italy. Its capital is the city of Milan.

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What 2 days in Milan costs

What this trip costs

$752
Flights$45060%
Stay$689%
Activities$547%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$376/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Milan: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Milan?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Milan without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Milan?+

Start with Noli me tangere (Bramantino), Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Milan and Coperto dei Figini. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Milan cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Milan?+

The best months to visit Milan are May, June, July and October, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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