Ultimate Milan Small Group Walking Food Tour
Explore the waterfront neighborhood of Darsena. Sample wine, Milanese cuisine, & decadent dessert!
Looking for a decadent food tour while you’re in Milan? Join this immersive walking tour through the enchanting neighborhood of Darsena, where your expert guide will show you the best places to wine and dine in the area. Visit a charming wine shop for a delicious toast, sample traditional Milanese cuisine from an elegant restaurant, savor cheeses from a local market, and indulge in a mouthwatering tiramisù dessert! Let us take care of the logistics, all you need to do is bring your appetite!
- New Tour
- Risotto alla Milanese
- Traditional Milanese restaurants
- Enjoy local delicacies
- Try cheese in a local market
- Visit a local wine shop
- Taste traditional Milanese cuisine
- End on a sweet note
Your delicious journey through Darsena begins at the Colonne di San Lorenzo. After meeting your foodie-guide and intimate group of fellow food-lovers, begin strolling through one of Milan’s most charming neighborhoods. Darsena is located at the point where the city’s two canals meet, making it an enchanting, waterfront area to explore.
As you weave through this charming neighborhood, your expert guide will lead you to a local wine shop for a delicious glass of Franciacorta wine. From here, make your way to an elegant restaurant where you’ll sample one of the region’s most coveted dishes, Risotto alla Milanese. Your scrumptious meal will be accompanied by carefully paired wines.
Next, meander through a local market, stopping to savor wonderfully unique cheeses. Finally, complete your decadent tour the classic Milanese way—with tiramisù! After indulging in this delicious dessert, your friendly guide will bring you back to your original meeting point. Your tour ends here, but you’re free to continue exploring the magical neighborhood of Darsena, and nearby Navigli, at your leisure!
Milan Walking Food Tour Description
Your 3-hour tour includes:
Licensed, local tour guide
Walk through the vibrant area of Darsena
Three glasses of fine Italian wine
Try Risotto alla Milanese from a stunning restaurant
Sample cheeses at a local market
Savor a decadent tiramisù
Small group experience of 12 people max
Meet Your Local Guide
Before you begin eating your way through the vibrant neighborhood of Darsena, head to your designated meeting point in Colonne di San Lorenzo. Your friendly, local guide will be waiting to greet you, along with your intimate group of fellow-foodies. With only 12 people at most in your group, you’ll enjoy plenty of one-on-one, personalized time with your expert guide!
Visit a Local Wine Shop
Follow your food-loving guide to your first stop of the day, a lovely wine shop tucked away from the tourist hot-spots. As you chat with the jovial shop owner, raise a glass of Franciacorta wine and toast with your newfound friends.
Once you’ve enjoyed a glass of this fine Italian wine, continue to meander along the beautiful, waterfront neighborhood of Darsena as your guide leads you to your second stop of the day.
Sample Authentic Milanese Cuisine
Your second stop on this tour brings you to an elegant restaurant for one of Milan’s most classic dishes. Take a seat and enjoy the ambiance of a traditional Italian restaurant as you’re served a decadent plate of Risotto alla Milanese. This is one of the region’s most beloved dishes, and once you take a bite of this flavorful meal, it won’t be hard to see why! Of course, your plate will be paired with thoughtfully selected, delicious wines.
Explore a Local Market
After indulging in classic Milanese cuisine, your expert guide will bring you to a lively local market. Marvel at the countless stalls as you weave through the aromatic market before making your way to a delightful cheese producer. This is the only cheese shop that sells cheese made with unpasteurized milk, so you’re in for a unique treat! Savor the bold flavors of the shop’s Italian cheese selection, before moving on to your final stop of the tour.
Savor a Decadent Dessert
It wouldn’t be a proper Italian food tour without dessert! For your final stop, your local guide will treat you to some of the best tiramisù in the city. It’s tradition in Milan for lunch to end with a slice of this delicious Italian treat, and we’re sure you won’t be disappointed! Take your time indulging in this decadent dessert before following your guide back to your original meeting point.
Your delicious tour ends back in Colonne di San Lorenzo, but you’re free to continue exploring this lively, waterfront neighborhood on your own.
What you get with this tour
Frequently Asked Questions
What to bring?
All you'll need is a valid ID and your appetite!
What to bring?
All you'll need is a valid ID and your appetite!
Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?
No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Milan.
What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?
This tour involves walking about 2km total, and includes staircases that unfortunately make this itinerary unsuitable for wheelchairs. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest inquiring about a private tour so your needs can be better accommodated.
What happens if it rains?
We run our Milan walking food tours rain or shine.
Is lunch included in the price of the tour?
Yes, this tour will include a minimum of 4 food stops during lunchtime.
What if I have food allergies, intolerances, or other dietary requirements?
Food alternatives can absolutely be provided! Please contact us in advance so we can do our best to accommodate your needs. We will work with our tour partners to provide you with an alternative when possible.
How many glasses of wine will I get?
You'll enjoy a minimum of three glasses of wine on this tour.