[ ](https://wa.me/393358210912?text=Hello%20MilanobyCar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20the+Venice+private+day+tour+from+Milan.) Soncino Weather-- Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Soncino & the Lombard Castles *Private Day Trip from Milan* A Sforza fortress with towers and moat, a walled medieval borgo and the castles of the Lombard plain, about an hour east of Milan. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 8 hours, fixed price from **€600** per car. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393358210912)[+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912) Book this day trip Medieval Lombardy: Soncino & Castles · private and tailor-made ## Book this day trip See the price for your car now, then send the request: we confirm the driver and send a secure payment link. The itinerary is yours to change: tell us your stops in the notes. - CarsMercedes E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 - Pick-upYour hotel in Milan, or Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo (+€60) - PaymentNothing now: we confirm, then send a secure link Instant price From Milan (hotel or address) Tour Lake Como: Como & Bellagio Vehicle Mercedes E-Class Passengers *01***Price now**Fixed, per vehicle *02***We confirm**Within a few hours by day, 8 hours max overnight *03***Pay by link**Secure link once confirmed **Weekday price.** Saturdays and Sundays +20%, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Ferragosto +50%. The exact price for your date shows on the next step. Date Pick-up time Flight number Hotel name or pick-up address Drop-off at a different place Drop-off place Extra hours *optional* Lead passenger Email Mobile on the day Anything we should know *optional* Website Nothing is charged now. We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. Cancellation as set out in our [terms](https://www.milanobycar.com/terms-and-conditions). Request received Thank you Your reference is We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. 1993In Business Since NCCLicensed & Insured 1473Sforza castle rebuilt Private Day Trip from Milan## Soncino and the castles of the Lombard plain Soncino stands on the Oglio river, on the old frontier between the Duchy of Milan and the Republic of Venice, and it still looks the part. Its Rocca was rebuilt for Galeazzo Maria Sforza from 1473 as a fortress with four towers and a moat; the town around it keeps its walls, brick palaces and frescoed churches, and belongs to the club of the Borghi più belli d’Italia. It is about 60 km from Milan, an hour by car, and one of the less expected [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan). Soncino also has a place in the history of books: in 1488 the Soncino family of Jewish printers produced here the first complete printed Hebrew Bible, and their printing house is now a small museum. The plain around is dotted with castles, so we pair Soncino with the Visconti castle of Pandino, Bartolomeo Colleoni’s castle at Malpaga, or the old town of Crema. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€600** with an E-Class for two, from **€680** with a V-Class for up to six. ### Soncino Day at a Glance DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport Distanceabout 60 km each way · A35 Brebemi Driveabout 1 hour each way Package8 hours · 150 km included Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V) Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class) HighlightsRocca Sforzesca · town walls · Printing Museum [Book Your Soncino Day](#mci-book) Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Soncino Day Trip Itinerary An 8-hour day on quiet roads: Soncino in the morning, a second castle or Crema in the afternoon. **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 A35 Brebemi motorway runs east across the plain between the Adda and the Oglio; Soncino is about an hour away. Depart around 9:00Included in package Morning ### The Rocca Sforzesca Walk the ramparts, the underground passages, the ravelin and the Captain’s Tower of one of the best-preserved Sforza castles in Lombardy; on clear days the view reaches the Alps and the Apennines. The castle was also a location for the 1985 film Ladyhawke. Arrive around 10:00Castle ticket not included Late morning ### The walled borgo and the Printing Museum Inside the walls: the Pieve of Santa Maria Assunta, the civic tower and the Casa degli Stampatori, where the Printing Museum shows how the Soncino family worked. Just outside, the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is covered in frescoes. 11:30–12:45Museum tickets not included Lunch ### Tortelli cremaschi Lunch in Soncino or Crema: tortelli cremaschi, a sweet-and-savoury pasta filled with amaretti, raisins and spices, local salumi and cheeses. Your driver can suggest places and book a table. 12:45–14:00Meal not included Afternoon ### Pandino, Malpaga or Crema The 14th-century Visconti castle of Pandino with its painted courtyard; Malpaga, the home of the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni, with frescoed halls; or Crema, with its Lombard Gothic cathedral and elegant Piazza Duomo. 14:15–15:45Your choice Return ### Back to your hotel in Milan Door-to-door return, or drop-off at Linate or Bergamo airport, both less than an hour away. Back around 17:00Extra hours bookable Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Soncino Day Trip Prices — 8-Hour Private Car Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 8-hour day with 150 km 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 **€600**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Families & groups Mercedes V-Class Up to 6 passengers from **€680**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Mercedes S-Class 2 passengers · Premium On Request8-hour package · per vehicle - •Executive luxury sedan - •English-speaking chauffeur [Request Quote](https://www.milanobycar.com/contact-us) #### 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 - ✕Rocca and museum tickets - ✕Castle visits at Pandino or Malpaga - ✕Meals and drinks - ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request) The Route## Milan to Soncino: The Route About 60 km east on the A35 Brebemi motorway, around an hour each way. Pandino and Crema lie on the alternative road home, so the day can be a loop. A35 Brebemi Milan – SoncinoAirportsPossible stops Frequently Asked Questions## Soncino Day Trip from Milan — FAQ How far is Soncino from Milan? About 60 km. By car it takes around an hour on the A35 Brebemi motorway, or a little longer on the old road through Pandino and Crema. What is there to see in the Rocca? The ramparts and walkways, the underground passages, the ravelin and the towers of a 15th-century Sforza fortress, plus a small archaeological museum inside. Allow about an hour and a half; there are steep stairs and uneven floors. How much does a private day trip from Milan to Soncino cost? From €600 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €680 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 8 hours with 150 km included. Saturdays and Sundays are +20%, major holidays +50%, and extra hours cost €75 with the E-Class or €85 with the V-Class. Which other castles can we visit? The Visconti castle of Pandino and Bartolomeo Colleoni’s castle at Malpaga are the classic pairings, both within about half an hour of Soncino. Crema, with its cathedral and Venetian-era centre, is another good afternoon. Are the castles open every day? Not always. The smaller castles and museums of the area keep limited opening days and hours, often weekends and afternoons, and some can only be visited on a guided tour. Tell us your date and we check and plan the order of the day accordingly. 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 Soncino and the castles can be booked on request. ### Soncino by private car or by train? Soncino has no direct train from Milan, and the castles of the plain are spread across the countryside, so this is a trip that really needs a car. With a private driver you link Soncino, Pandino, Malpaga and Crema in one day without timetables. ### Why go to Soncino? This is medieval Lombardy without the crowds: a real moated fortress, a walled town of red brick and a museum that tells the story of early Hebrew printing. It suits families, history lovers and anyone who has already seen the lakes and wants a different side of the region. ### How much is a Soncino day trip? MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €600 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €680 for up to six in a V-Class, for 8 hours with 150 km included, including driver, fuel, tolls and parking. There is room within the 150 km for a second castle or Crema. The exact price for your date appears in the booking form. 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