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Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour & Sforza Castle with Rondanini's Pieta Audio Guide

Sforza Castle courtyard with visitors, Milan, Italy.

Fountain in front of Sforza Castle, Milan, with clear blue sky.

Passengers exiting City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus in Milan.

Woman enjoying audio guide on Milan Hop On Hop Off bus tour.

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.1/5(1,412)

Gareth J

Group

Verified booking

Last week

The tour was relaxed. Not too fast. When the bus was busy with people pushing in to the queue we waited for 2nd bus and always got a seat. The routes were great. Lots of places to see. One issue was the cramming to get on. But customers need to learn how to queue.

Denise L

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

The tour was interesting and enjoyable. The bus wasn’t crowded, which was great. The audio was reasonably well-synchronized with the sites we visited, although some of the headphone jacks had loose connections. The only downside was that we thought we could travel until the time listed on the website, but the attendant traveling with us warned us that, on the way back, we wouldn’t be able to take the bus on the other route because there wouldn’t be any more availability. And it was still early. We could have done the entire route we had planned. But... Despite that, it was enjoyable.

Nydia M

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

We took all four routes of Milan’s tourist bus to explore that beautiful city in Lombardy. We thought the service was good overall, but I think there should be more frequent departures, especially on some routes, since in some cases we had to wait an hour and 15 minutes to board another bus.

Christine R

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

Great tour with helpful information about the highlights along the blue route. The yellow route had very few explanations—there could be more. Overall, the music was much too loud compared to the spoken segments.

Blanca C

Couple

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The tour was wonderful, very easy to find the bus stop, free Wi-Fi connection and cell phone charging, I liked that the roof was covered during the cold season.

Kristel B

Solo

Verified booking

Dec 2025

With only one day in Milan, I wanted to experience as much as possible—and the Hop-On Hop-Off bus was the perfect choice. Milan is a large and vibrant city, and instead of constantly checking Google Maps or a guidebook, I was able to relax and truly enjoy the sights. I explored three of the four routes, and each one was fantastic. It’s by far the easiest and most enjoyable way to see the highlights of Milan in a short time. The commentary was informative, the buses were clean and easy to find, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Traveling light was simple too—I left my large suitcase at the airport and took my small case with me on the bus without any issues. My final route conveniently ended at Cadorna, where I could hop straight onto the express train back to the airport. An interesting, smooth, and completely hassle-free experience. I can’t wait to explore more destinations this way in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful way to discover Milan!

Highlights:

Plan Milan around one fixed attraction slot: reserved Sforza Castle entry, plus a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass you can use before or after.

Sforza Castle: Reserved entry to the castle and museum, with a self-guided audio tour in multiple languages.

Milan hop-on hop-off bus: Unlimited rides across 4 lines, with onboard audio guide, free Wi-Fi, and live bus tracking via the mobile app.

Start at any stop and ride as much as you like during your ticket validity — no need to commit to a single loop.

App extras included: digital walking tours and a detailed route map to help you keep moving between neighborhoods.Additional Highlights: Additional Highlights:

On the bus routes, you’ll pass major stops like Duomo, Brera, Corso Magenta, the Navigli canal area, and San Siro Stadium.

At Sforza Castle, your ticket includes access to the museum spaces and Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini, with audio commentary you control.

Inclusions

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

24/48/72-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

Access to 4 lines

Audio guide in Portuguese, Arabic, Italian, English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese & Russian

Free Wi-Fi onboard

Mobile app with free walking tours, a detailed map, and live bus tracking

Sforza Castle (with Audio Guide)

Reserved entry to the Sforza Castle and the museum

Self-guided audio tour of the Sforza Castle

Multilingual audio commentary in English, German, French, Italian, Mandarin, and Spanish

Self-guided audio tour of Milan

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Denise L
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
The tour was interesting and enjoyable. The bus wasn’t crowded, which was great. The audio was reasonably well-synchronized with the sites we visited, although some of the headphone jacks had loose connections. The only downside was that we thought we could travel until the time listed on the website, but the attendant traveling with us warned us that, on the way back, we wouldn’t be able to take the bus on the other route because there wouldn’t be any more availability. And it was still early. We could have done the entire route we had planned. But... Despite that, it was enjoyable.
Nydia M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
We took all four routes of Milan’s tourist bus to explore that beautiful city in Lombardy. We thought the service was good overall, but I think there should be more frequent departures, especially on some routes, since in some cases we had to wait an hour and 15 minutes to board another bus.
Gareth J
Group
Verified booking
Last week
The tour was relaxed. Not too fast. When the bus was busy with people pushing in to the queue we waited for 2nd bus and always got a seat. The routes were great. Lots of places to see. One issue was the cramming to get on. But customers need to learn how to queue.
Marina R
Group
Verified booking
Last week
A beautiful castle, steeped in history and home to many exhibitions to explore. Discover Rondanini's *Pietà* and the Spanish Hospital... very interesting
Mirella T
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The audio guide always played the commentary either after we reached the sights or way too early.

See more of Milan with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass on 4 lines, then step into Sforza Castle with reserved entry and a self-guided audio tour.

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

What to expect

Join at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. Ride on an open-top deck with onboard audio commentary and use the app for live tracking and walking tours.

Features

4 lines covering central Milan and beyond, including stops for Duomo, Brera, Corso Magenta, Navigli, CityLife, and San Siro Stadium

Multilingual audio guide onboard and free Wi-Fi

Mobile app with live bus tracking, map, and walking tours

Schedule

Red line: First bus 11:40am from stop #1 (Castello); last bus 6:40pm; frequency every 50 minutes

Blue line: First bus 10am from stop #1 (Duomo); last bus 6:10pm; frequency every 20 to 30 minutes

Yellow line: First bus 9:50am from stop #1 (Castello); last bus 6:15pm; frequency every 30 minutes

Green line: First bus 10:15am from stop #1 (Castello); last bus 5:45pm; frequency every 90 minutes

Sforza Castle (with Audio Guide)

Getting started

Meet the host in front of the Torre del Filarete entrance (main entrance) to exchange your mobile voucher for the entrance ticket. Bring a valid photo ID, and arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled time.

What to expect

Walk into the castle complex and explore the museum areas at your own pace, using the multilingual audio tour to follow the route without joining a group.

Features

Reserved entry to the castle and museum

Self-guided audio tour of Sforza Castle in multiple languages

Separate self-guided audio tour of Milan on your phone

Accessibility

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Wheelchair accessible

Pram/stroller accessible

Additional information

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Small and medium-sized pets with a leash or muzzle or in a carrier are welcome onboard.

The tour does not operate on Dec 25.

Sforza Castle (with Audio Guide)

Meet your host at the Torre del Filarete entrance to exchange your mobile voucher for the entrance ticket.

This is not the venue’s on-premises audio guide.

Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time.

What to bring

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Your mobile voucher

Sforza Castle (with Audio Guide)

Valid photo ID

Valid student ID (if applicable)

Mobile device and headphones (not included)

What's not allowed

City Sightseeing: Milan Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Luggage, awkward bags, big backpacks, or bulky baggage

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.