The Culinary Scene

Two people eating pizza at an outdoor cafe in Milan

Plate with assorted cured meats and grapes, served with bread in Milan

Five hands holding glasses of orange cocktails with straws and garnishes in Milan

Naviglio Grande canal with colorful buildings in Milan, Italy.

A boat is moored in the Navigli canal, Milan.

People seated outdoors at a cafe in Navigli, Milan at night.

5 (50)

Like a Local: Aperitivo on Milan’s Iconic Navigli Canal

3 hours English

5 (50) 100% Personalized

Experience Milan’s aperitivo tradition in the vibrant Navigli district, where locals gather to drink, dine, and enjoy this cherished cultural ritual.

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience

3 hours with a Host

2 glasses of wine, beer or soft drinks

A selection of aperitivo, chosen by yourself with recommendations by your local

Start when you like, although we recommend in the early evening - the later the better if you want to keep up with the locals!

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks in addition to those stated above

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Milan Experiences

Our host was awesome!

Michael

Milan

Our guide Pritika was great. She had a wealth of knowledge about Milan. She let us lead the pace of the 6 hour walking tour. We stopped half way at a really nice restaurant. We had another break in the afternoon as well. She also recommended a restaurant for dinner. The Cathedral was stunning. We also visited the fascinating church of bones, amongst several other equally stunning places.

Leo

Milan

Thais was and are fantastic! I wish we could have hired her for the entire trip!

Dominique

Milan

Alessandro is the best of personal host. He made us to like Milan. With him we saw hidden gems of the city.

Elena

Milan

Alessandro is wonderful host. He made us like Milan and with him we saw hidden gems of the city. Very interesting person, easy going, knowledgeable, young professional. Very advisable to start knowing Milan with him.

Elena

Milan

It was an pleasure to be shows around Milan by Marco. Nothing seemed too much of a problem. I especially enjoyed his attention to detail, with the winding back streets emerging into hidden churches and courtyards was such fun. I appreciated the inclusion of a couple of record shops I had asked asked if he could fit into the itinerary ! A Highly recommended local.

Andy

Milan

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