Ticket with audioguide and battlements: what’s included
The castle entry ticket with an audioguide in the app, to follow on your own, with the option to walk along the rooftop battlementsThe description states its conditions: not suitable for those with mobility issuesbecause the walkway is stepped; no animals, large luggage or bags; some museum areas may be temporarily closed; the ticket must be collected in the city, not at the castle gateAbout 2 hours, meeting point in Piazza Castello.
What you’re really buying
An entrance ticket and an audio guide to listen to on your own phone, without a guide. It’s the same idea as the other ticket with audio guide, with two differences: there’s no second audio guide about the city, but there is the option to walk along the battlements. The museum route is self-guided, just like anyone entering with a ticket from the ticket office. The audio guides, both the app-based ones and the Castello’s.
The battlements, and the stairs
The rooftop walk is the reason this listing exists, and it’s optional: you can book the ticket without it. It involves stairs, the whole way, and the listing says so: the battlements option is not suitable for those with mobility issues. Anyone who has difficulty moving or is with a stroller stays on the ground, where the courtyards are flat. What’s accessible and what isn’t.
It’s worth knowing that the Castello itself manages a battlements route, the Merlate panoramiche: about forty minutes alone along a stretch of the walls, from Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, with departures every twenty minutes, a maximum of twenty-five people per slot, with access included in the museum ticket and departure from the Info Point. It’s the Castello’s route, not this one. The battlements and the Ghirlanda covered walkway.
Where to collect the ticket
In the city, not at the castle gate. The listing states this, and it’s best to believe it: anyone who shows up at Torre del Filarete with a reservation on their phone will be sent to collect the ticket. The meeting point indicated is Piazza Castello; the collection details arrive with the confirmation. The square, with its ticket offices.
No large bags or luggage, and there’s no worthwhile storage nearby to scramble for at the last minute. If you arrive from the station with a suitcase, today isn’t the day for the battlements.
Conditions
Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Stairs to the walkway. No animals, luggage, or large bags. Some museum areas may be temporarily closed, and today the Sala delle Asse is closed for restoration. Tickets are collected in the city. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Valid on museum days, so not on Mondays. Opening hours and closures.
What’s included
- Castle entrance ticket
- Audio guide in the app, self-guided
- Optional walk along the battlements
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
What’s not included
- A real live guide
- A step-free route, if you choose the battlements
- Animals, luggage, and large bags
- Temporarily closed museum areas
- Ticket collection at the castle gate
What works
- The castle from above, along the battlements (optional)
- You go at your own pace, with the audio guide in your ear
- About two hours, which fits into half a day
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance
Good to know
- Not suitable for those with mobility issues: the walkway has steps
- No guide
- No luggage, large bags or animals
- The ticket is collected in the city, not at the entrance
- Some museum areas may be closed
- The Castello manages its own walkway on the Merlate panoramiche, included in the museum ticket
Who is it for, and who isn’t
Suitable for those who prefer the roofs and walls over the museums, can climb stairs hands-free and prefer an audio guide to a group. Suitable for those with two hours and a morning without luggage.
Not suitable for those with mobility issues, those with a stroller, or those arriving with luggage. Not suitable for those who want a guide: that’s the Pietà Rondanini tourThose visiting on Friday, Saturday or Sunday can access the Merlate panoramiche of the Castello with the museum ticket purchased at the ticket office. The two tickets with audioguide compared.
The alternatives
The other audioguide ticket below also includes a city guide and has no mandatory stairs. The Pietà tour is the one with a person.
Museum ticket + audioguide appMilan: Castello Sforzesco entry ticket with digital audio guide
Small group · 5 languagesMilan: Castello Sforzesco and Michelangelo’s Pietà Rondanini tour
Private · 6 languagesMilan: private guided tour of Castello Sforzesco
Frequently asked questions
Is the ticket with audio guide and panoramic battlements suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, and the description itself states: the walkway on the battlements has steps. The ground-level courtyards are flat and open to all. Accessibility of the Castello Sforzesco.
Can you do the battlements without this offer?
Yes. The castle manages the Merlate panoramiche, about forty minutes from Friday to Sunday, with access included in the museum ticket and departure from the Info Point. The Merlate, explained.
Where do you pick up the ticket with audioguide and battlements access?
In the city, not at the castle gate: the exact location is provided with your confirmation, and the meeting point is Piazza Castello. No large luggage or bags. What to expect on the day of your visit.