Milan Branca Tower & Sforza Castle Guided Tour - Early Tower Access Before Opening

Climb the Branca Tower before it opens
and discover Milan's views and history

This 2-hour tour takes you up the Branca Tower in Parco Sempione ahead of its official opening hours with a guide, then continues through Parco Sempione to Sforza Castle. Starting in front of Triennale Milano, you learn about Milan's history and culture with a local guide.

Go up the Branca Tower before opening

Built in the 1930s, the Branca Tower is a symbol of Milan modernism designed by Gio Ponti. You enter the 108.6 m tower exclusively before it opens and reach the top in under a minute by high-speed elevator. The elevator holds up to 7 people at a time. On clear days, the observation deck offers views of the city skyline and parts of the Lombardy plain, the Alps and the Apennines.

Hear the history of Parco Sempione

After coming down from the tower, you head to Parco Sempione, a city park loved by Milan residents. Your guide tells the story of land once used as a noble family's hunting ground that became a park in 1894.

Finish at Sforza Castle

Finally, you head to Sforza Castle, one of Milan's best-known fortresses. Explore the inside of the castle and hear why it was one of the largest fortresses in Europe, along with stories of Milan's most powerful families.

※ Tour dates and times may change depending on weather conditions.
※ Views depend on the weather and are not guaranteed.