Milan Private Walking Tour
Get in touch with Milan's roots and famous sites with the help of a local, private guide
Milan’s landmarks hide a deeper story, and without the right guide, you miss the traditions that make the city unique, like the beloved aperitivo! With a private guide, set your own pace, ask detailed questions, and explore beyond the surface. Visit the stunning Duomo, stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and step inside La Scala Theater. Savor Campari while uncovering the secrets of Milan’s cherished aperitivo ritual.
- Duomo
- Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery
- Brera District
- Sforza Castle
- Gothic Masterpiece
- Fashion in Milan
- Aperitivo Time!
- La Scala Theater
- Sforza Gardens
- Rooftop Views
Meet your guide at your hotel in central Milan, then head out for a few hours of exploring with your private guide. This walking tour of Milan will prove that this famous city is not just about fashion and industry, but it's a powerhouse in history and architecture in its own right. Follow your local guide around the city after starting at Milan's impressive cathedral that happens to be the largest cathedral in Italy!
Milan Private Walking Tour Description
This 3-hour tour includes:
A private, English-speaking guide
Milan's Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
Aperitivo
La Scala Theater
Sforza Castle
Milan Cathedral
Milan's Duomo, Italy's largest and most stunningly unique cathedral, captivates all who gaze at it—but you'll go beyond admiring its beauty. With exclusive access, journey up to the terraces for sweeping views over Milan and up-close marvels of its intricate architecture. Your private guide brings 600 years of history to life in minutes, revealing the secrets of the art, architecture, and the mysterious crypts below.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and Aperitivo
The cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete and is a masterpiece in Gothic architecture. After exploring this incredible building, we will then visit some of the other iconic sites of the city such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II which started a new fashion in Italian architecture and is also home to the bar where the famous Campari first began.
We will stop here for a taste of the famous bitter drink as your guide explains to you how this drink became a staple of Milan's culture and was a favorite tipple of King Umberto I. After tasting the famous Campari, you'll realize why Milan is the capital of the aperitivo.
La Scala Theater and Sforza Castle
The Milan Private Walking Tour continues on to the world famous La Scala Theater. Most of Italy’s greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest singers from around the world, have appeared at La Scala during the past 200 years. We will then finish at the Sforza Castle which was the residence of a powerful Milanese family who ruled Milan for centuries!
Our guide is a local, so they are sure to lead you in the right direction for the best before-dinner aperitivo spot after your tour is finished.
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11 total reviews
Leave a reviewSherri Lawson
I cannot say enough good things about our guide David! We were all so impressed with his knowledge that he shared on our tour. The tour was just the right length for us and we never expected to learn so much! Very happy, thanks!
Walking tour
Nang Nguyen
Excellent, knowledgeable tour guide.
Milan private walking tour
Mickey Davis
What a fun day! Our guide Larisia was friendly and full of knowledge. Seeing the city from the roof of the Duomo was amazing as well as seeing Duomo statues up close. Each one is unique! We also enjoyed learning more about the Galleria Vittoriano Emmanuel, Piazza Mercanti, and Starbucks Reserve Roastery. She tied current events to Milan’s history so we felt much better acquainted with this lovely city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
We always recommend comfortable shoes for walking tours.
What to bring?
We always recommend comfortable shoes for walking tours.
Is aperitivo included on this tour?
Yes! Your guide will introduce you to the Italian tradition of aperitivo and explain it's history while sipping on a traditional Milanese cocktail.
What if I don't see any availability?
If you are trying to make a booking up to two weeks in advance, the website will show no availability. However, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Do we get to enter the Duomo, the Galleria, La Scala Theater and the Sforza Castle?
You'll have the chance to enter all sites except the theater.
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