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 – from musing over Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper in the Santa Maria delle Grazie church to gawking at the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Piazza Gae Aulenti – 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

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Italian, 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 muse over Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, or see the ultra-modern skyscrapers of Piazza Gae Aulenti
  • Talk to your host over early-evening aperitivo, getting 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 ( if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options )
  • 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
  • COVID-19 Flexible Policy: 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

    We did a 4 hour trip with Marco - we enjoyed every minute and will certainly come back ! Marco has outstanding knowledge, a good sense of humor and made the tour through Milan an exceptional experience. We will certainly come back and do the Walking Food Tour next time. Many thanks Marco - it was a real pleasure ! Best, Sandra and Helmut

    March 2022

    Helmut S

    The tour with Marco was great! He showed me not just famous places, but also the less known ones and gave me insider tips. I can highly recommend the tour!

    February 2022

    Smaila M

    We absolutely loved our private tour of Milan. Our guide Marco was exceptional and customized to exactly what we wanted to see. And he took us to a locals restaurant for lunch which was nothing short of amazing food and a nice friendly ambience with great service. We then went and had some amazing gelato. Even though Milan isn’t known as much for renaissance and old world experiences he took us to many such places and told a great story of Milan’s history. We are so glad we went on tour with him!!!

    June 2021

    Chris Y

    Great tour on Oct 4, 2018 with City Unscripted guide - Beatrice! At my request, we spent much of our time in the Navigli neighborhood at dusk enjoying aperitivo and dinner. Beatrice knew all the charming places along the canal and also offered recommendations for the rest of my trip in Cinque Terre and Amalfi Coast. With friendly, personable Beatrice I felt I was experiencing Milan as a local. Thank you!

    February 2020

    Kathleen R

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