Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local
Must see Milan with a local

What you'll do

You couldn’t see all of Milan’s attractions in a day, but with a local host as a GPS and guidebook, you can easily see 20 of them! From famous architecture like the 15th-century Sforza Castle, gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral, and the ancient Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio church to Milan’s more modern landmarks – like the shiny skyscrapers of Piazza Gae Aulenti or the L.O.V.E monument, a giant marble middle finger directly in front of the Italian stock exchange – Milan’s iconic sights are everywhere. When you’ve mused over da Vinci’s The Last Supper at the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, and lusted over wearable art in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Italy’s oldest mall, local haunt Mag Cafe is the ideal pitstop for an unforgettable cocktail.

Where you’ll go

In Milan, several of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods are just a stone’s throw apart, so luckily, eight hours is just enough time for a whirlwind tour of the top sights. In the heart of Milan, the Centro Storico is a visual feast of medieval palaces, ancient ruins, and historic monuments, while the bohemian Brera district and its famous galleries, sidewalk cafes and fortune-tellers’ booths are just one mile north (and 10 minutes away from the Via Monte Napoleone, Europe’s priciest shopping street). When your day reaches its end, relaxed Navigli in the city’s southwest is the perfect place for aperitivo (or a quick risotto at a trattoria) and a sunset stroll down a tangle of gritty, graffiti-lined backstreets only a local can navigate.

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 8 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Have a local insider plot the best route between 20 of Milan’s must-see attractions
  • See the ancient architecture Milan is famous for, and a few of the modern landmarks you wouldn’t expect
  • Enjoy a meal at a low-key trattoria, or simply sample savory treats at an aperitivo bar
  • In the mood to spend? Explore Europe’s most expensive shopping street and Italy’s oldest mall
  • Talk to your host, 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
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi option )
  • 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

Reviews

    A father and 3 young daughters required a slightly more unorthodox approach to a day out in Milan. From ice skating in the park, beautiful villa gardens, best pizza and gelato in town and completed with a return to the hotel on one of the city’s iconic trams - a wonderful day all round. Big thanks to Marco for hosting us and sharing his knowledge of this wonderful city.

    December 2021

    Darren B

    Sonia was personally delightful and professionally knowledgeable about Milan. She took us off the beaten path to places without the heavy tourist traffic around the Duomo! We saw neighborhood streets... the Liberty architecture... a hidden garden with flamingos... She helped us find exactly what we wanted from food to fabric. We spent a fantastic day getting a feel for "a local's highlights of Milan" with Sonia as our guide!

    January 2020

    Kathleen P

    Sonia was personally delightful and professionally knowledgeable about Milan. She took us off the beaten path to places without the heavy tourist traffic around the Duomo! We saw neighborhood streets... the Liberty architecture... a hidden garden with flamingos... She helped us find exactly what we wanted from food to fabric. We spent a fantastic day getting a feel for "a local's highlights of Milan" with Sonia as our guide!

    January 2020

    Kathleen P

    Sonia was knowledgeable and generally great company. She shared her love of this beautiful city along with places that were well worth the brief journey off the beaten path! Thanks for a fun intro to Milan!

    January 2020

    Kathleen P

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