Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local
Half day in Milan with a local

What you'll do

In a city with so many must-have experiences – half a day might not seem like much. But with your local host and a caffeine kick from an extra-strong espresso, you’ll whiz through several of the city’s top attractions. Maybe centuries-old architecture like the gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral and the 15th-century Sforza Castle is on your list of must-sees, or perhaps the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (Italy’s oldest mall) and Via Monte Napoleone – Europe’s most expensive shopping street – are calling your name. Either way, the tradition of aperitivo at a canalside local haunt is the only way to end your day.

Where you’ll go

Milan is a city of many ‘mosts’: home to Europe’s most expensive shopping street and some of history’s most significant landmarks. In the city center alone, you’ll see it all for yourself. You could get familiar with the elegant Brera district, the artistic heart of the city, where galleries and sidewalk cafes line quaint cobbled streets, or maybe the relaxed Navigli neighborhood in the city’s southwest, formed around a group of canals dating from as early as 1179, is more your scene. Here, fashionable locals gather at sunset for canalside aperitivo at the buzzing bars and trendy restaurants along the waterways, and your host can lead you down backstreets past graffiti-covered walls to secret vine-covered courtyards. 

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

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

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with a local insider who will create an experience that's fully customized to your interests
  • See centuries-old buildings or browse Italy’s oldest shopping mall – in fact, you’ll probably do both!
  • Explore Milan's most iconic attractions (and the ones only frequented by in-the-know locals)
  • You could marvel at the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Piazza Gae Aulenti
  • Get tips and advice on exciting things to do and places to see during the rest of your trip

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Walking experience
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

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

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 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.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Shan was very open and shared with us his experiences in Milan, as well as pointing out key sights in the city. If all City Unscripted tour hosts are like Shan, we will never book any other service.

    June 2023

    Margaret T

    Rafaela I had good información about the city. I a very nice person and excellent tour guide.

    May 2023

    Wanda O

    Con Reza, la nostra guida, ci siamo trovati benissimo. Abbiamo fatto davvero un bel tour del centro di Milano partendo da piazza Duomo, passando per la galleria per arrivare al Teatro alla Scala, per poi raggiungere il Castello Sforzesco, porta Ticinese e i Navilii. Grazie Reza! La coinvolgente passione per quello che ci mostravi ci hanno fatto apprezzare ancor di più la bellezza dei luoghi. With Reza, our guide, we had a great time. We had a really nice tour of the center of Milan starting from Piazza Duomo, passing through the gallery to get to the Teatro alla Scala, and then reaching the Castello Sforzesco, Porta Ticinese and the Navilii. Thanks Reza! The engaging passion for what you showed us made us appreciate even more the beauty of the places.

    November 2022

    Fulvia B

    Chiara was knowledgable and super nice!

    September 2022

    RONALD SCOTT S

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