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World War II in Milan, Italy Private Walking Tour

By Rosotravel - Italy City Tour
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$709 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Learn about Milan’s leading role in World War II, the rise of power of Benito Mussolini, the German occupation, resistance, and more on a WWII history tour with an Expert Guide. Follow the trail of Allied bombings in Milan.

Highlights:

  • See Milan during World War II with a 5-Star History Expert Guide
  • Learn about Benito Mussolini, Italian Fascism, and surrender
  • Hear the storey of a forgotten hero, Pino Lella, who helped Jewish families escape Nazis
  • See iconic landmarks that were damaged by Allied bombings
  • Find out how the city rebuilt itself from its ashes after the war

Did you know that Benito Mussolini, the founder of the National Socialist Society, built his political career in Milan? Learn this and more interesting facts about Milan’s leading role on the political scene during World War II on a history tour with a Private Guide! Re-visit some of the darkest days in the history of Milan!

Activity location

  • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • 20121, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • 20121, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

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2-hour: World War II in Milan

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Join this tour to learn about WWII in Milan. See the Duomo, Teatro della Scala, former SS headquarters, and more.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITMI010

Price details
NZ$709.34 x 1 AdultNZ$709.34
Total
Price is NZ$709.34

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A special route with places related to the history of World War II in Milan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    History Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Pickup from accommodation in Milan Old Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    World War II History Private Walking Tour of Milan
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Many historical facts about Mussolini, the Italian Fascist Party, Allied bombings, and more
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup from accommodation outside Milan Old Town

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
  • Pickup service is available for accommodation / hotels in Milan Old Town. Please provide your full address when booking. The itinerary will be adjusted accordingly.
  • If you do not provide your address or your accommodation is more than 1,5 km away from the designated meeting point, the guide will meet you next to the Statua di Giulio Ricordi, Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Activity itinerary

Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli

  • 10m
Meet your guide by the Statua di Giulio Ricordi, Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Teatro alla Scala

  • 50m
Discover the hidden traces of WWII in the historic centre of Milan. Many people don't realise that during the Second World War Milan was the most bombed city in Italy. On this tour you will see places that suffered extensive damage from Allied bombings, such as Teatro della Scala, the iconic Duomo and Royal Palace.

Hotel Regina

  • 1h
Your Local History Guide will tell you how the city managed to rebuild itself after the war, but also about the long lasting effect that the war had on Italians. You will hear the storey behind the Carabinieri Monument and see the historic Hotel Regina, which served as headquarters to SS and SD, the paramilitary organisation and intelligence agency of Nazi Germany. This tour will be full of interesting but shocking stories about World War II, Holocaust, and the many victims of war. See the dark side of beautiful Milan!

Location

Activity location

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    Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • 20121, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli
    • 20121, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

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