Milan is such a delightful, energetic and incredibly stylish city!

You set off on your journey… suitcases packed, tickets bought, and then you realize that… When you are abroad, you still want to feel confident about the future and you just need the feeling that in case of any difficulty or problem – you can get help!

We all love to have a beautiful holiday, and I suggest – let’s do it wisely.

Useful information for tourists in Milan

Local time in Milan

Italy uses Central European Time. The difference with Moscow is minus two hours in the summer and minus three hours in the winter.

Transportation in Milan

Official taxi in Milan
Taxi in Milan:

• works around the clock,
• it is advantageous to take a taxi from a special parking lot,
• you can ask the staff in a restaurant, hotel or cafe to order a taxi by phone + (39 02) 344-000, + (39 347) 825-74-40,
• it is not possible to catch a taxi on the street in Milan accepted,
• payment is calculated according to the meter,
• additionally, you will need to pay for calling a taxi in Milan (approximately 2 euros), night travel, luggage, etc.,
• official taxis in Milan are white cars with a lit sign on the roof and a sign “Servizio Pubblico”,
• not all taxis accept card payments!

A reminder for tourists in Milan: when traveling by taxi, it is better to take a receipt when you get out, this will come in handy if you forget something in the car. Then, by calling the taxi service, you will soon get what you lost back.

Public transport in Milan:

Transport in Milan

• the cost of a ticket on public transport is one and a half euros,
• upon entry you must validate your ticket and then keep it until the end of the trip,
• important information for tourists in Milan – for traveling without a ticket you will have to pay a fine of 30-40 euros, so it is not worth the risk,
• tickets can be bought at any magazine or cigarette store kiosk.

Information about Milan – opening hours of establishments

• Opening hours of shops: they are open from Monday to Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00. On Sunday, boutiques open only in the very center of Milan. Important information about Milan is that on Monday, many shops in this city open only from 15.00.
• Banks are open from 8.30 to 16.30 from Monday to Friday. After the lunch break, they open sharp at 15.00 and work until 16.30. Useful information for tourists in Milan: Saturday and Sunday are non-working days in Milan.
• Milan markets are open from 7:00 to 12:30.
• Information for tourists with a cultural program: in summer Milan museums are open from 9:00 to 13:00, then from 16:00 to 19:00. In winter, Milan museums are open from 9:00 to 13:00 and after a break from 16:00 to 18:00.

Restaurants in Milan

Veranda Restaurant in Milan

• Italian cuisine inspires, delights and pleases tourists from all over the world! Pizza, pasta and an endless number of incredible and delicious desserts! You will find high quality in every restaurant.
• In restaurants with a “menu” sign you can eat a little cheaper – this is a set lunch option. Usually, the price of a lunch consisting of several courses together with dessert is indicated next to such a sign. The price ranges from 7 to 15 euros.
• Information for tourists in Milan: if you go to a bar to have a cup of tea or juice, in addition to the usual bill you will have to pay a “restaurant tax”.
• In most restaurants and cafes in Milan, tips are included in the total cost of the bill, and you can leave a tip of 5-10 euros for good service to the waiter.
• Information for tourists who like to smoke with a cup of coffee: remember that in restaurants, bars and generally any public places – smoking is prohibited.
• The fine for smoking in prohibited places is up to 275 euro!

Shopping – tips for tourists in Milan

Shopping tips for tourists in Milan

Milan is the real capital of European shopping! Here you will find, I am not afraid of this word – EVERYTHING!

New collections of famous designers will not leave you indifferent, boutiques in central Milan will delight you with the highest quality of fabrics and cut, and you can also buy a delightful fur coat, casual and dressy clothes, expensive accessories and exclusive furniture at factories, outlets or even wholesale.

If you make your purchases at Europe Tax Free Shopping outlets, you can get a VAT refund on personal goods (but only if you export them new).

How does it work? When making a purchase, ask the seller to fill out the “Tax Free” form. When leaving the country, go to the customs service at the airport, presenting the purchased goods, the Tax Free coupon and the payment receipt. At customs, you will get a stamp, after which you will need to find a Tax Free Cash Refund point (usually located near Duty Free stowres) and get your money back. Useful information for tourists who want to learn more about Tax Free refund in Italy.

Important information for tourists who are going shopping in Milan:

• The number and variety of shops, boutiques, ateliers and stock centers in Milan is simply incredible.
• You can spend a lot of time and effort independently searching for the right store and the products you are interested in, or order a very popular service in the city “shopping accompaniment in Milan” from a professional stylist.
• You can see the main shopping destinations in Milan – HERE.
• If you intend to make a purchase in Milan for more than 999 euros, you must have your passport with you (in this case, they will make a photocopy of it).
• In Italy, there is a legendary period of discounts and sales: the first begins in early January and lasts until early March, and the second – from early July to August 31.
• Vigilant tourists, remember this information: Italian clothing sizes are one size smaller than Russian ones. If your Russian clothing size is 42, then the clothing size in Italy will be 40.

Important addresses and useful phone numbers in Milan

Consulate General of Russia in Milan
Located at: Milano
via Sant Aquilino, 3
Tel: +39 02 48 75 04 32

Consulate General of Ukraine in Milan
At: Milano
via Ludovico di Breme, 11
Tel: +39 02 89 09 60 89

Embassy of the Republic of Belarus in Italy
At: Roma
via delle Alpi Apuane, 16
Tel: +39 06 82 08 14 23

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Italy
Address: Roma
via Cassia, 471
tel: +39 06 36 30 84 76

Memo for tourists in Milan

Please write down useful phone numbers in Milan before your trip!

Call the police – 113
Call an ambulance – 118
Call the fire department – 115
Assistance to motorists – 116

I wish you a wonderful holiday and exciting experiences in my favorite city of Milan!

Your personal stylist and shopper in Milan and Rome, Anna Chekunova!