Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Buy unlimited day passes for the metro, bus and tram.
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Buy a SIM card for your phone if you plan on receiving calls or using data.
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When it comes to eating don't feel you have to order multiple courses. What were
you thinking? That's only for the weekend!
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Local trattorie offer the best value meals. Anything with a designer look will come
with a designer price tag.
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Get into the swing of
aperitivo,
where for the price of a cocktail (€8) you can graze to
your heart's content at the buffet bar.
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If you book ahead, you can secure the cheaper seats at La Scala (€25 to €40).
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Some of Milan's best experiences are free: the Duomo, window-shopping in the
Quadrilatero d'Oro, picnicking in Parco Sempione, riding Tram 1 and eating gelati in
front of San Lorenzo.
Public Holidays
Top Tip…
If you're in town over Easter remember to stock up the fridge or re-
serve a table for a slap-up lunch on Easter Sunday.
Banks, offices, and some shops will be closed on public holidays. Restaurants,
museums and tourist attractions tend to stay open.
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New Year's Day
1 January
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Epiphany
6 January
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Easter Monday
March/April
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Liberation Day
25 April
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Labour Day
1 May
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Republic Day
2 June
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Feast of the Assumption
15 August
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All Saints Day
1 November
