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Milan travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Duomo di Milano, Milan
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Common scams in Milan

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Milan, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Milan — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Milan

6 places worth your time in Milan, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Milan →

Top food to try in Milan

6 dishes to eat in Milan, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Milan →

Traditions and customs in Milan

5 customs and traditions in Milan — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Milan →

Getting around Milan

How to travel around Milan — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Milan: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Milan

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in Milan that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Milan — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Milan

5 emergency services in Milan you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Milan — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Milan

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Milan — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Milan — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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