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Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Cremona

*Private Day Trip from Milan*

The city of Stradivari: the Violin Museum, the Torrazzo and one of the finest cathedral squares in Lombardy, on the Po south-east of Milan. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 8 hours, fixed price from **€660** per car.

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Private Day Trip from Milan## Cremona from Milan: violins, the Torrazzo and torrone

Cremona is where Andrea Amati, Antonio Stradivari and the Guarneri family made the instruments that still set the standard for the violin. The craft never left: violin makers still work by hand in workshops across the city, and UNESCO lists traditional violin craftsmanship in Cremona as intangible cultural heritage. The city is about 90 km from Milan, an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half by car, a quiet and rewarding choice among our [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan).

The Museo del Violino traces five centuries of violin making with instruments by Stradivari, Amati and Guarneri, and on many days at noon one of them is played in the museum’s auditorium. A few minutes away is Piazza del Comune, with the cathedral, the octagonal baptistery and the Torrazzo, 112 metres tall with 502 steps to the top. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€660** with an E-Class for two, from **€750** with a V-Class for up to six.

### Cremona Day at a Glance

DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport

Distanceabout 90 km each way · A1 and A21

Drive1 hour 15–30 minutes each way

Package8 hours · distance included

Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V)

Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class)

HighlightsMuseo del Violino · Torrazzo · Piazza del Comune

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Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Cremona Day Trip Itinerary

An 8-hour day timed, when possible, around the noon audition at the Violin Museum.

**Tailor-made, always.** This itinerary is our suggestion only: every MilanobyCar day trip is tailor-made. Change the stops, the order and the timing as you like, or tell us your own plan in the booking notes.

**Your driver, your local insider.** Our chauffeurs are not licensed tour guides and do not guide you inside museums or sites, but they know these places well from years on the road: ask them for the best viewpoints, where to eat, where to stroll and how to avoid the busiest spots. If you would like a licensed guide, we can book one for you.

Departure

### Pick-up at your hotel in Milan

Your driver meets you in the lobby. The A1 runs south past Lodi to the Po at Piacenza, then the A21 follows the river east to Cremona.

Depart around 9:00Included in package

Morning

### Piazza del Comune and the Torrazzo

The Romanesque cathedral with its frescoed nave, the octagonal baptistery and the Loggia dei Militi frame one of the most harmonious squares in northern Italy. Climb the Torrazzo’s 502 steps for the view over the plain, passing the great astronomical clock.

Arrive around 10:30Tower ticket not included

Midday

### The Museo del Violino

Five centuries of Cremonese violin making, from Andrea Amati to Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù, with tools, drawings and the instruments themselves. On weekends, and more often in some months, a short audition at noon lets you hear a historic instrument in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi.

11:45–13:15Book tickets in advance

Lunch

### Marubini and mostarda

Cremona’s table: marubini, small stuffed pasta served in broth, boiled meats with mostarda di Cremona, candied fruit in a mustard syrup, and torrone, the almond nougat the city is famous for. Your driver can suggest places and book a table.

13:15–14:30Meal not included

Afternoon

### The old streets, or Pizzighettone

Wander the centre, where violin makers’ workshops are part of the streetscape and torrone shops tempt at every corner. Or leave a little early for Pizzighettone, a small town on the Adda still ringed by its walls.

14:30–15:45Your choice

Return

### Back to your hotel in Milan

Door-to-door return, or drop-off at Linate or Malpensa.

Back around 17:00Extra hours bookable

Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Cremona Day Trip Prices — 8-Hour Private Car

Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 8-hour day with distance included, whatever the number of passengers. Saturdays and Sundays +20%, major holidays +50%, airport pick-up +€60. **Extra hours €75 with the E-Class, €85 with the V-Class**, bookable in the form below.

Mercedes E-Class

Up to 2 passengers

from **€660**8-hour package · per vehicle

- •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel
- •English-speaking chauffeur
- •8 hours · distance included

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Families & groups

Mercedes V-Class

Up to 6 passengers

from **€750**8-hour package · per vehicle

- •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel
- •English-speaking chauffeur
- •8 hours · distance included

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Mercedes S-Class

2 passengers · Premium

On Request8-hour package · per vehicle

- •Executive luxury sedan
- •English-speaking chauffeur

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#### Included in the price

- ✓Private Mercedes and English-speaking chauffeur for the whole day
- ✓Door-to-door pick-up and return in Milan
- ✓Fuel, motorway tolls and parking for the car
- ✓Bottled water on board
- ✓Child seats on request, free of charge
- ✓Driver waiting while you visit

#### Not included — paid separately

- ✕Museo del Violino and Torrazzo tickets
- ✕Concert and audition tickets
- ✕Meals and drinks
- ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request)

The Route## Milan to Cremona: The Route

About 90 km south-east: the A1 to Piacenza, then the A21 along the Po to Cremona, 1 hour 15 to 30 minutes each way. On the way back, Pizzighettone or Lodi are easy stops.

A1 · A21 Milan – CremonaAirportsPossible stops

Frequently Asked Questions## Cremona Day Trip from Milan — FAQ

How far is Cremona from Milan?

About 90 km. By car it takes 1 hour 15 to 30 minutes, either by motorway via Piacenza or on the direct Paullese road through Crema.

Can we hear a Stradivari played?

Often, yes. The Museo del Violino holds short auditions on its historic instruments in the Auditorium Giovanni Arvedi, usually at noon on Saturdays and Sundays and on more days in some months. Check the museum’s calendar and book before your trip; we plan the day around it.

How much does a private day trip from Milan to Cremona cost?

From €660 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €750 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 8 hours with distance included. Saturdays and Sundays are +20%, major holidays +50%, and extra hours cost €75 with the E-Class or €85 with the V-Class.

Can we combine Cremona with another place?

Yes. Lodi, Crema or the walled town of Pizzighettone fit on the way. Mantua and Sabbioneta are further east and better as a separate day, or as a longer day with extra hours.

Can the car drive into central Cremona?

The centre has a limited-traffic zone and the main squares are pedestrian. Your driver drops you a short walk from Piazza del Comune and collects you at an agreed point.

Is a guide included?

No. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide and does not guide inside the sites, but with years of experience on these roads he can recommend the best places, viewpoints and restaurants and give you practical tips for the day. A licensed local guide for Cremona can be booked on request.

### Cremona by private car or by train?

Trains from Milan to Cremona are regional services that take about an hour or more, with no high-speed option. A private car takes a similar time door-to-door, avoids the station transfers, and lets you add Pizzighettone, Lodi or Crema on the same day.

### Why Cremona is worth a day from Milan

For music lovers there is nowhere quite like it: the sound of a Stradivari in the room where the museum keeps it, and workshops where violins are still made with the same methods. For everyone else, Cremona is an elegant, quiet city with a superb cathedral square, few crowds and very good food.

### How much is a Cremona day trip?

MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €660 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €750 for up to six in a V-Class, for 8 hours with distance included, including driver, fuel, tolls and parking. Distance is included in the price. The exact price for your date appears in the booking form.

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## Book Your Cremona Day Trip — Private Mercedes from Milan

8 hours, English-speaking driver, door-to-door. Time your visit for the noon audition at the Violin Museum.

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