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💡 The Short Version: Milan has two hop-on hop-off buses, both from €22.50 on GetYourGuide for 1 to 3 days: City Sightseeing’s open-top bus runs four lines (A to D) from the Castello, Duomo, Cenacolo and Monte Napoleone stops, and Gray Line runs three (Fashion, Design and Leisure; Milan Highlights; the Sporting Line to San Siro). One ticket works on all of an operator’s lines, with audio commentary in 10 or 11 languages and children’s commentary. Both stop at the Last Supper (the Cenacolo stop) and neither includes a ticket for it. An ATM day ticket is €7.60 and reaches the same stops. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Or book now: City Sightseeing’s hop-on hop-off busad is from €22.50, rated 4.0 from 8,356 reviews, and Gray Line’sad from €22.50, rated 4.1 from 1,732 (GetYourGuide).
The two buses compared
The prices below are GetYourGuide’s lowest “from” price for one adult; the page shows a list price of €25 struck through.
An open-top sightseeing bus near Piazza Castello, Milan. Photo: Chabe01, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| City Sightseeingad | Gray Linead | |
|---|---|---|
| From | €22.50 | €22.50 |
| Rating | 4.0 from 8,356 | 4.1 from 1,732 |
| Lines | Four: A, B, C and D | Three: Fashion, Design and Leisure; Milan Highlights; Sporting |
| Bus | Open-top | Runs rain or shine, the listing says |
| Valid | 1 to 3 days | 1 to 3 days |
| Commentary | 10 languages, plus children’s commentary | 11 languages, plus children’s commentary in English, Italian and Spanish |
| On board | Wi-Fi, a free walking tour in the app, a city map | Wi-Fi, USB sockets, a paper map, earphones, a hostess |
| Meeting point | Foro Buonaparte 12 | Stop 1 at Piazza Duomo |
Gray Line’s listing says its bus is wheelchair-accessible. A 72-hour City Sightseeing ticket valid on a Saturday and Sunday from June to September includes the Milan Night Tour.
City Sightseeing: four lines
Line A and D start at the Castello · Line C reaches San Siro · Line B reaches the station
| Line | Stops |
|---|---|
| A | Castello, Cadorna, Cenacolo, Corso Magenta, Duomo, Monte Napoleone, Manin, Moscova |
| B | Duomo, Monte Napoleone, Manin, Repubblica, Palazzo Lombardia, Stazione Centrale, Buenos Aires, Porta Venezia, San Babila |
| C | Castello, Triennale, Arco della Pace, CityLife, Casa Milan, MiCo, Lotto-Montebianco, Lido, Ippodromo, Stadio San Siro, Lotto-Monterosa, Buonarroti, Pagano, Conciliazione, Parco Sempione |
| D | Castello, Cadorna, Cenacolo, Navigli, Piazza XXIV Maggio, Duomo, Monte Napoleone, Brera |
The commentary covers buildings such as the opera house and the Castello Sforzesco, and the recipes for cotoletta alla milanese and the history of panettone.
The neoclassical toll houses of Porta Venezia, a stop on City Sightseeing’s Line B. Photo: Paolobon140, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gray Line: three lines
Fashion, Design and Leisure · Milan Highlights · Sporting Line
| Line | What it passes |
|---|---|
| Fashion, Design and Leisure (19 stops) | The Duomo, La Scala, Piazza della Repubblica, Stazione Centrale, Gae Aulenti, the Monumental Cemetery, the Aquarium, the Castello, Cadorna, the Cenacolo, Sant’Ambrogio, the Navigli, San Babila |
| Milan Highlights (18 stops) | The Duomo, La Scala, Brera, the Teatro Strehler, the Castello, Cadorna, the Cenacolo, the Triennale, the Arco della Pace, CityLife, Conciliazione |
| Sporting Line (28 stops) | The Duomo, La Scala, Stazione Centrale, Gae Aulenti, the Monumental Cemetery, the Aquarium, the Castello, Cadorna, the Cenacolo, the Triennale, the Arco della Pace, Fiera Milano City, Casa Milan, Lido, the Ippodromo, Stadio San Siro, Conciliazione |
Where to get off
- The Duomo: both buses have a Duomo stop. The Duomo tickets page has the prices and the queue.
- The Castello: the Sforza Castle courtyards are free, and the museums cost €10: Sforza Castle.
- The Cenacolo: the stop is by Santa Maria delle Grazie. The Last Supper needs a booked, timed slot, and the bus ticket is not one: Last Supper tickets.
- San Siro: City Sightseeing’s Line C and Gray Line’s Sporting Line stop at Stadio San Siro: the stadium tour.
- The Navigli: City Sightseeing’s Line D and Gray Line’s Fashion line stop there: the Navigli.
- La Scala: Gray Line has a Scala stop at Via Manzoni 3: La Scala tickets.
Is it worth it?
The bus is a sightseeing loop with commentary. Tickets are adult prices.
| Way of seeing the same sights | Cost |
|---|---|
| Hop-on hop-off bus (GetYourGuide) | From €22.50 |
| ATM day ticket, or a contactless card tapped, capped | €7.60 |
| ATM 3-day ticket | €15.50 |
| A free walking tour | A tip: Milan walking tours |
- For getting around, the metro wins. M1 reaches the Duomo, Cairoli for the Castello, and Conciliazione for the Last Supper, and M5 reaches San Siro. Milan public transport has the lines.
- The bus is for commentary and a first look. The tickets cover 1 to 3 days, so a morning on one line and an afternoon on another uses a day.
- Gray Line says its tickets are delivered immediately and that the tour runs rain or shine.
- The city passes include a transport ticket and entries, not a bus: the city pass sums.
Which to take
- A first loop of the centre with commentary: City Sightseeing’s Line A or D, which stop at the Castello, the Cenacolo and the Duomo.
- San Siro and Casa Milan: City Sightseeing’s Line C or Gray Line’s Sporting Line.
- A walk with a guide instead: Milan walking tours.
- A family day: Milan with kids sorts the sights, San Siro among them, by age and price.
- Getting around cheaply: a contactless bank card, capped at €7.60 a day.
What to book before you go to Milan lists the closed days for the sights the buses pass, 3 days in Milan plans the days round them, and where to stay in Milan compares the areas.
Common questions
How much is the hop-on hop-off bus in Milan?
Both buses are from €22.50 on GetYourGuide for an adult, against a list price of €25. City Sightseeing is rated 4.0 from 8,356 reviews and Gray Line 4.1 from 1,732. The tickets are valid for 1 to 3 days and cancel free up to 24 hours before.
What are the hop-on hop-off routes in Milan?
City Sightseeing runs four lines, A to D, from the Castello, Cadorna, Cenacolo, Duomo and Monte Napoleone stops and others. Gray Line runs three: Fashion, Design and Leisure, Milan Highlights, and the Sporting Line to San Siro. A ticket works on all of an operator's lines.
Does the hop-on hop-off bus stop at the Last Supper?
Both buses have a Cenacolo stop, next to Santa Maria delle Grazie. The stop does not include a ticket: the Last Supper needs a booked slot.
Does the hop-on hop-off bus go to San Siro?
Yes. City Sightseeing's Line C stops at Stadio San Siro, and Gray Line's Sporting Line stops at Stadio San Siro and Casa Milan.
Is the hop-on hop-off bus better than the metro?
For getting around, no. An ATM day ticket is €7.60, and tapping a contactless card stops charging at that figure. The bus adds commentary in 10 languages and open-top views, and it costs about three times as much.
Can I cancel a hop-on hop-off ticket?
Yes. GetYourGuide lists both buses with free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund, and a reserve-now, pay-later option.
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