Top Experiences in Milan

Become a true Milanese and enjoy an evening Aperitivo walking tour in the trendy Navigli neighborhood. Known as the city’s best district for food and cocktails, you’ll join the locals as the sun starts to set. Aperitivo hour is a pre-dinner ritual featuring classic cocktails, delicious bites, and shared stories. You’ll find this popular tradition all over Italy, making it an easy way to immerse yourself in the culture.After your first beverage, you’ll begin your walking tour and discover the best local spots in the lively and fun Navigli area. It's typical for city dwellers to hang out on the bridges with an Aperitivo in hand, relaxing after a day at work. With your guide leading the way, you’ll stop at several bars and try different cocktails and local delicacies. Milan is renowned for its exceptional bars producing spirits used around the world. You’ll pair each drink with tastings of Italian cheeses, charcuterie boards, and street foods, such as a fried Milanese cutlet. Savor the flavors of the city’s high-quality ingredients as you wander the streets around the canals of Navigli.Read more about unique and interesting experiences in Milan. 

Relish the tastes and flavors of authentic Italian cuisine as you explore Food Valley, the delicious region surrounding Parma and Modena. You’ll make several stops to taste Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, prosciutto ham, Aceto Balsamico (balsamic vinegar), and local wine. Then, learn how farmers, ranchers, and artisans make these unique products and enjoy a delicious 6-course lunch at a family-run restaurant.You'll start with a visit to a local Parmigiano‐Reggiano DOP producer. The secret to such delicious cheese comes from its origin, natural feed, and high-quality milk with no additives. During the long aging process, biological fermenting agents in the milk give the cheese its particular flavor and texture. As a result, Parmigiano‐Reggiano is not manufactured but instead made today as it was eight centuries ago! Artisans use precious milk from its origin, fire, rennet, the expertise of old methods, and the skill and knowledge of cheese masters. At the end of your visit, you’ll enjoy a cheese tasting.Next, make your way to a prosciutto DOP producer. One of the earliest references to ham production in this region appeared around 100 BCE in the writings of Cato, who described the practice of burying pork legs in barrels filled with salt. Learn about the long process of creating prosciutto and enjoy a delicious tasting.Continue to discover Italy’s “black gold,” the traditional balsamic vinegar produced only in the areas of Modena and Reggio Emilia. The families of the region...

Experience the highlights of Milan on a walking tour. Explore the city’s rich history, art, and architecture and visit sites from the Roman, Gothic, and Renaissance periods. You’ll start by meeting your guide at the Piazza del Duomo to see the iconic Milan Cathedral. It took almost 600 years to complete the Duomo's shiny marble facade and striking late Gothic architecture, and today it’s the symbolic monument of Milan. Next, we recommend heading to the roof to enjoy panoramic views across the city (definitely worth the climb).As you exit the Duomo, walk towards the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th-century shopping mall. Take a stroll through the airy halls and admire the ornate architecture and skylights. Be sure to look up at the beautiful glass ceiling as you pass by the historic restaurants, bars, and trendy shops. Of course, you’ll recognize the famous Italian designers and brands housed in this mall, as Milan is the fashion capital of Italy (and, to many, the world).Your next stop is La Scala Opera House, one of the most renowned in Europe. It was first built in the late 18th century and beautifully restored in 1943 after it suffered great damage during World War II. Today it is an emblem representing the history of art in Milan and is still at the heart of its art scene. Although it requires planning, we recommend buying tickets to enjoy a show.Next, you’ll reach the tour’s highlight, the chance to see da Vinci's The Last Supper. The masterpiece sits in the...

Discover the Milan Fashion District with an exclusive walking tour and fashion workshop. You’ll join an expert guide and learn from an Italian fashion designer in his atelier. This special combination allows you to experience the parts of Italian culture that not all tourists see, such as secrets about fabrics, personal styling, accessories and hats, shoes, style identification, and fashion drawings.Your tour begins in Montenapoleone, the heart of Quadrilatero. Every corner of this area hides many ateliers and fashion boutiques, where, for decades, the best tailors in Milan lived and worked. Enjoy the beautiful architecture and heritage window displays as you stroll down the streets. Then hop on the historical center tramline and sit on the typical wooden benches. As you zip past pedestrians, keep an eye out for Milanesi’s street style and observe the understated elegance in every situation.Next up is the chic Corso Como (keep an eye out for celebrities), where you’ll meet a fashion enfant prodige, a relevant spokesperson for the highest Italian fashion standards. By the end of your fashion workshop, you’ll create a garment for yourself! The process of creating an Italian piece of fashion will unfold before your eyes, starting with sketches. Then select a suitable material and the modeling stage and sew your piece together. Enjoy the sensations and emotions that come from discussing designs, touching fabrics, and choosing patterns. As you develop your garment, you’ll learn...

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience by attending a performance at Milan's historical and iconic opera house, Teatro Alla Scala. La Scala is known for its classic pieces and as the ancestral home for Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini. Guest performances by international stars enrich the program every year. Enjoy a ballet performance or an opera of your interest, and feel like you’ve transported back to old Europe, filled with romance and neoclassical glamour!Read more about unique and interesting experiences in Milan.

Enjoy a day trip from Milan to nearby Lake Como, where you'll explore the beautiful lakeside villages of Varenna and Bellagio. Lake Como is known globally as one of the most beautiful locations in the Lombardy region, a unique natural landscape combining shimmering water and mountains covered by green forests. You'll meet your guide in Milan and take the train together to Lake Como. When you arrive, begin your walking tour in Varenna. As you stroll along the quaint cobbled streets, stop at Piazza San Giorgio square in the center. Here you'll see the Church of San Giorgio and its locally sourced marble paving. Next, follow some of the narrow passageways just off the square, lined with small artisan shops selling leather and other local products. Varenna has many beautiful and extravagant villas built by wealthy families. Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi attract visitors each year, and the latter is now a luxury hotel. Both villas are famed for their botanical gardens containing many rare plant species, including cypress trees. Next, enjoy a scenic 20-minute boat trip across the lake to Bellagio, a town renowned for its beautiful villas and picturesque shoreline. Stroll through the village to admire grand buildings and picture-perfect cobblestone lanes lined with cafes and shops. Explore the rare and exotic plants in the botanical gardens of Villa Serbelloni, and discover the neoclassical Villa Melzi, built for Francesco Melzi d’Eril, vice president of the Italian Republic...

Discover Milan’s culinary scene with a food tour through the city. You’ll mix the charming architecture and famed landmarks of Milan with bites of the best Italian cuisine in the city. Enjoy tasting local staples, including world-renowned Italian coffee, sweet cannoli, perfectly cured prosciutto, various Italian cheeses, Milan-style meatballs, and savory lasagna, plus wine and prosecco.As you follow your guide through the city with its various shops and markets, you’ll stop to meet the wonderful producers who put their hearts into local specialties. With their help, you’ll learn what makes eating and drinking in Italy so wonderful. A couple of highlights include beloved Milanese risotto and properly made creamy gelato. In addition, you’ll learn how to spot the freshest gelato, giving you insider knowledge that you can use throughout the rest of your time in Italy!Read more about unique and interesting activities in Milan and culinary experiences in Italy.

Learn how to cook like a real Italian and discover the secrets behind classic dishes like pasta and risotto. A trip to Italy wouldn't be complete without learning how to make at least one homemade pasta dish! Immerse yourself in Italian cuisine and let a professional chef teach you to cook traditional and authentic recipes. Your teacher will lead you step-by-step, demonstrating how to make different pasta shapes, such as lasagne. You'll also prepare the homemade sauce to accompany your pasta, using fresh tomatoes, basil, and ragù. Next, learn how to prepare creamy Milanese risotto and sit down to taste your final creations. Finally, pair your meal with selected Italian wines and tiramisu for dessert. The Italians really know how to cook, so you're sure to enjoy your dish and take home several new skills for your next dinner party!Read more about unique and interesting activities in Milan and culinary experiences in Italy.