Day 1 - Morning

If you’re landing at Milano Linate Airport, it only takes a few minutes to reach the city centre by metro on the M4 (Blue Line). Your stop will be San Babila, right in the historic centre, just a short walk from the Duomo.

The piazza facing the cathedral offers one of the most iconic views of the city but, for the best vantage point, head to the Sala Fontana on the top floor of the Museo del Novecento. The museum, included in the YesMilano CityPass, showcases masterpieces by Futurist artists who put speed, innovation and the myth of the automobile at the heart of their manifesto.

What better way to get in the mood for racing?

Day 1 - Morning

Opposite the Arengario building, which hosts the Museo del Novecento, stands the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Don’t miss the chance to sip a coffee under the majestic glass domes and mosaics of this historic arcade, which is often called Milan’s living room. The Galleria is a covered passageway with pasticcerie, restaurants, historic shops and luxury boutiques, leading to Piazza della Scala and its famous theatre.

Day 1 - Lunch

From here you can stroll towards Brera, an enchanting bohemian neighbourhood packed with art galleries, artisanal perfume shops, vintage stores and small restaurants perfect for your first lunch. Alternatively, head to the Quadrilatero della Moda, where high-end brand boutiques are tucked amongst charming courtyards for which Milano is famous.

Day 1 - Afternoon

A short walk brings a change of scenery. Porta Venezia is a truly vibrant and diverse area with some of the best that Milano has to offer. This neighbourhood, known for its trendy bars and ethnic restaurants where you can try the best Eritrean zighinì or visit an izakaya and sake bar, embodies an atmosphere of freedom and inclusivity.

As you stroll through its streets, you’ll be able to admire remarkable Liberty-style architecture and modernist villas. If you’re an art enthusiast, don’t miss the Museo d’Arte at the Fondazione Luigi Rovati, where Etruscan artefacts interact with contemporary masterpieces in a stunning setting designed by MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects.

Pochi minuti a piedi e cambia lo scenario. Multietnica e queer, Porta Venezia ha tutto il meglio che Milano può offrire. In questo quartiere, tra bar alla moda, ristoranti etnici - da queste parti assaggi dal miglior zighinì e trovi izakaya e sake bar -, puoi respirare un'atmosfera di libertà e inclusività.

Passeggiando per le sue strade, ammirerai architetture Liberty e ville moderniste. E se sei un amante dell'arte, non puoi perderti il Museo d’Arte della Fondazione Luigi Rovati, dove reperti etruschi dialogano con capolavori contemporanei, in un allestimento sorprendente che porta la firma dello studio MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects.

Day 1 - Evening

Around 19:00, head to the Isola district for a quintessentially Milanese ritual: the aperitivo. Named one of the world’s 40 coolest neighbourhoods by Time Out, Isola is known for its trendy vibe and relaxed lifestyle. It’s a harmonious mix of skyscrapers and traditional Milanese “case di ringhiera”, art galleries and street art, weekly outdoor and indoor markets, artisan boutiques and shops as well as a botanical park - the Biblioteca degli Alberi. There is no shortage of places to enjoy an aperitif, a cocktail or a glass of natural wine, often accompanied by live music, near the Vertical Forest.

Hot to get here: M2 Verde - Garibaldi; M5 Lilla - Isola

Porta Romana is a lively and authentic neighbourhood known for its rich culinary scene, offering a wide selection of Italian restaurants, from traditional to modern.

With the Bocconi University, Fondazione Prada, research centres and multinational headquarters nearby, it is an area frequented by students and professionals alike, and is bustling from morning until late at night. In the future, it will also host the Olympic Village for the Milano Cortina 2026 games.

Morning - Day 2

Design is a powerful driver of innovation. Milano, with its strong heritage of world-renowned designers, important institutions like the Triennale, universities and architectural studios, has proven this by becoming the acclaimed capital of design.

Visitors can witness some of the best in contemporary design at the ADI Design Museum in the Sarpi-Chinatown district which showcases its selection of 30 Compasso d’Oro winners, the most prestigious industrial design award. A new permanent collection, inaugurated on July 8th, comprises Brembo's carbon-ceramic brake disc and calliper system and the stunning Huayra Roadster BC by Horacio Pagani - a testament to the craftsmanship, innovation and excellence of the Made in Italy brand.

How to get here: M5 - Monumentale; M2 - Garibaldi FS; Tram Lines: 2, 4, 12, 14

And now, it’s time for the moment you’ve all been waiting for. You can almost smell the tires on the tarmac and feel the pre-race excitement of Formula 1 in the air as you make your way to the racetrack.

Take the train to Monza from Garibaldi station and you’ll be at the racetrack in just 20 minutes. Follow the sound of the roaring engines and the passionate crowds as the 2024 Italian Grand Prix begins.