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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local Milan hosts for a trip to Pavia for the day, an enchanting town steeped in history and culture.

With roots tracing all the way back before the Roman era, it will feel as if you have been transported into a whole other world where emperors and kings rule the land, and romantic Renaissance buildings are scattered between medieval porticoes and towers.

Sounds like a fairytale, we know. You could visit the 12th century Church of Santa Maria di Betlem, the Renaissance Visconti Castle, Pavia Cathedral, and the Romanesque Church of San Michele - which is where Italy's kings were once crowned - and explore the world-renowned University of Pavia.

It goes without saying that your host can’t wait to take you to a fabulous restaurant for lunch - just let us know if your style is more family-run osteria, or a Michelin starred restaurant.

This is your day and there are no rules, just a magical town to discover!

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Bulgarian, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Go on a day trip to Pavia, a beautiful and historic city 30 minutes train ride outside of Milan
  • Explore this historic and culturally rich city with a host - this is where Italy’s kings were once crowned!
  • See the most iconic sights like the 12th-century Church of Santa Maria di Betlem
  • Stroll along the narrow, cobbled streets nestled between breath-taking renaissance architecture and medieval towers
  • Enjoy an authentic meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant or family run osteria with your host
  • Get recommendations and tips from your host for the remainder of your trip to the Milan

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalized experience
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Transportation cost to and from Pavia, which takes around 30 minutes by fast train
  • Visit the Certosa (subject to opening times)
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Additional transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 14 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    Our trip to Lake Como was amazing. Our guide Marco was the best. He was so knowledgeable and planned the trip so well. He kept us informed before the trip and was there timely and had everything planned. His choices on places to stop for coffee and lunch were excellent. It was a day to remember for sure!! Thanks Marco

    October 2023

    George L

    Good people skills and very flexible in her approach. Highly recommend to other travelers.

    April 2024

    Roger R

    Jon met us in the lobby of our hotel and showed us around various markets in Kowloon. Then off to a Michelin star lunch before heading to Ngong Ping cable car experience. We saw the giant Buda, a monastery, and finished with some shopping. It was a great day and Jon gladly took pictures for/of us to remember it.

    April 2024

    Derek M

    eli was really amazing, I feel like we made a new friend. She was super punctual and friendly and good at planning. Also she loves food and knew where to go shopping. She took us on really nice routes to see shrines mixed with little shops and hidden gems. It was a really fun 3 hours. Eli is very accommodating and polite and funnnyyy :)

    April 2024

    Melty T

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