Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 4.9
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Half day in Milan with a local

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. So whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

Don't forget to bring a compact umbrella as it can quickly turn from a blue-sky morning to a rainy, drizzly afternoon with little warning.

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • 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

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

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)

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.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

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.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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Grace Oct 2025

Andrea was a phenomenal guide for our tour in Milan. He took us to all of the major cites in the city as well as some lesser known areas that were beautiful. He was very knowledgeable and answered all of the questions we had with additional information that was relevant but we didn't think to ask.

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Stacy Sep 2025

Our guide Tiziana was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and informative. Our 1/2 day tour of Milan was outstanding.

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Ben Sep 2025

Pritika did an great job creating a tour for us and showing us some highlights of the city. She was knowledgable, kind, wonderful guide!

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Jacqueline Sep 2025

Great tour of the City and Reza, our guide, was extremely informative. His recommendations on places to eat and additional things to do afterwards were very helpful.

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Brad Aug 2025

The depth of Massimo’s knowledge was amazing. His ability to communicate in English was great, and he even instructed us in the Italian words when that helped tell the story.

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Elina Aug 2025

We had a fantastic time with our tour guide Bibi. She got in touch with us before our arrival to customize our experience. From the second we met her, we knew we were very fortunate to have a tour from a local. She knew every street, every corner, every restaurant and bar. We saw everything that we planned to see and more. I highly recommend Bibi if you want to tour like a local

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