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Explore the Pinacoteca & Brera District with a Licensed Guide
- 2.5 hours
- Skip The Line Tours
- Milan
Choose one of 2 locals available
Experience hosted by Laura Serena & Omar
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Milan, Italy
- Category
- Skip The Line Tours
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Italiano
- Included
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- Private Guide
- Entrance Ticket Pinacoteca di Brera
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to other attractions then mentioned
- The Museum is closed on Mondays
6 reasons to book this tour
- Your host will purchase the tickets for you
- Discover more than just the attraction
- See the Pinacoteca di Brera from a different perspective
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Ins & outs of the attraction & its surroundings
- Forget about big tourist groups & audio guides!
What you can expect
Unlock the magic of Milan’s most artistic neighborhood with a private tour that blends world-class art with local charm. Your journey begins in the heart of Brera, where cobbled streets, ivy-covered facades, and a bohemian spirit set the scene for an unforgettable experience.
Guided by a passionate local host, you’ll not only explore the iconic Pinacoteca di Brera—home to masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Mantegna—but also dive into the rich atmosphere of the surrounding district. Think of this as a curated walk through art history and Milanese culture, all in one.
Before stepping inside the Pinacoteca, your guide will lead you through the neighborhood’s most delightful secrets: the tranquil Botanical Garden tucked behind the museum, the elegant Via Brera, and artisan shops that still echo the district’s creative legacy. These hidden gems build the perfect sense of anticipation before entering the museum itself.
Inside the Pinacoteca, you’ll uncover the stories behind its most famous works—how they were created, why they matter, and what they reveal about the people and times that shaped them. With your host’s expert insight, the paintings come alive with meaning and emotion.
And the best part? This tour is entirely private and customizable. Whether you're a lifelong art lover or a curious traveler, your host will tailor the experience to your interests and pace. Want to linger longer at a certain painting or explore more of the neighborhood? Just say the word.
Let your local host share personal anecdotes, art history secrets, and a deep love for Brera that you simply won’t find in a guidebook. This is more than a museum visit—it’s a journey through Milan’s creative heart.
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
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Laura Serena
The Duomo Lover
4.9119 reviewsEnglish・Italiano -
Omar
The Fun Actor
5.020 reviewsEnglish・Italiano
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
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Meeting point
Meet at in front of the Pinacoteca - Milan to start your journey
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Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
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Brera District
Your local host will first take you through the Pinacoteca’s masterpieces, then guide you through the charming Brera district, offering the perfect introduction to Milan’s artistic soul. -
How It Works
Before entering the Pinacoteca, meet your host and get an introduction to your tour. -
Ahead of the Crowds
On this tour, follow your local host’s lead and spend time inside the attraction discovering its highlights and hidden gems -
Inside the Pinacoteca
Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions! -
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
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Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Alarik🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 June 2025
My son-in-law arranged for Omar to be our guide for what was my first trip to Italy and Milan, in particular. He was most informative and understanding as well. I learned and experienced so much while we toured Il Duomo. He helped me decide whether to climb to its top or not since I recently celebrated my 80th birthday. I am so happy I decided to go for it! It is a magnificent structure with a wonderful history.Over the Top with Omar
Alarik🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 June 2025
First of all, the Duomo is fantastic, and well worth the visit.
We booked two tours with Omar -- the Duomo and also the Highlights and Hidden Gems. Omar is from Milan and an experienced guide. He was wonderful, and really made the Duomo -- which is amazing -- come to life. He knows the city like the back of his hand and was able to show us some wonderful things and really give us a feeling for their history and how they were used. We had my wife and mother-in-law for the Duomo part of things, and he was careful to make sure that my mother-in-law was OK with all the climbing. Omar is warm and funny and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.Great tour with a true local
Matt🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 June 2025
We had the best experience touring the Duomo with Omar. His knowledge, passion and enthusiasm for the history and building was first class. We thoroughly enjoyed all the information he was able to share. Highly recommend- one of the best tours we’ve ever taken. Omar was amazing!
Babette🇿🇦 South Africa
(About local )
15 June 2025
Laura gave us a wonderful tour this morning !
We are most grateful for the morning filled with information
Would highly recommend Laura!!!
Thank you!!Wonderful morning
Jennifer L🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 June 2025
Omar provided my daughter and I with an outstanding personalized tour of the Duomo in Milano. He brought his personal experiences, knowledge, and insights into a tour of an absolutely stunning structure. I highly recommended private tours that allow you to skip the line. It’s saves your precious vacation time and takes the stress out of the process of visiting the Duomo. In addition a private tour with Omar will provide you with education on the Duomo from a unique perspective. Thus tour included visiting the terraces if the Duomo allowing one to physically walk on the roof of the Duomo, see a view of the city, and view these beautiful and magical terraces up close, a not to be missed opportunity.
Jennifer LK (United States)Simply the Best
Tracy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 June 2025
Omar went above and beyond to ensure a great tour! He was friendly, professional, and funny, which made for a fun and engaging experience! I would 100% use Omar again for a tour in the future! The Best
Ruth 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 May 2025
We had the best time with Omar visiting the Duomo in Milan. He was professional, kind funny and so full of knowledge. His English was excellent and he was a pleasure to be around. He made me want to know more and more about the Duomo and Milan the city he loves. One of my favorite parts of our trip!Amazing Omar!
Charles (Brad)
(About local )
29 March 2025
Very knowledgeable and well spoken. Can’t get a better guide for the Domuo
Carl🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 February 2025
I brought 11 Americans to the castle and museum and this was a great experience and my guests had a really good time.
Laura was very knowledgeable, very charming and her English was great. She is a delight guide and I would recommend her to anyone coming to the castle. A stellar experience.
Francesca🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
25 October 2024
Omar is an exceptional guide, he has an extensive knowledge of Milan’s history.
Omar delivers information in a passionate and captivating manner its like you travel through time as you discover the secrets and rich history of Milan.
Milan at first glance does not seem as rich in history as other Italian cities and I felt enlightened and fully immersed with Omar’s tour.
A wonderful, engaging and fun tour as Omar is such a positive and energetic person with a vast knowledge of Milan.Best guide ever!
Mitchell🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 October 2024
My wife, daughter and I had a great visit with Omar as our guide. He is super friendly, knowledgable and warm. Also, he was punctual and spent an extra 30 minutes so that we could see all the key points of interest. Thanks!No better way to visit Il Duomo
Ted🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
4 October 2024
Omar was great. Was very knowledgeable about Milan’s history and spoke clearly with excellent English so that everyone understood clearly.
Pavol🇸🇰 Slovakia
(About local )
7 September 2024
Laura just knows it - a lot of information presented in an interesting way. I learned and enjoyed at the same time.
Sara🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
22 July 2024
John🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 July 2024
We did a half-day tour with Laura that included the Duomo and some other city high lights. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended!
Ruth🇮🇱 Israel
(About local )
6 July 2024
We were lucky to visit the Duomo with Laura. She is a precious mine of information and knows this unforgettable place like the back of her hand. Unforgettable
Aaron
(About local )
26 March 2024
Omar did a great job of showing us the places where events happened while explaining the back stories. We gained a greater understanding of the science, art and history of this incredible city. Omar was great!! Thank you!!!History understood
Yvonne
(About local )
23 March 2024
We had an absolutely great time with Omar, a very friendly and super knowledgeable guy. He took us to places where you might not go and explained a lot about the history of the city. He is such a lovely person, relaxed and great sense of humour. We highly recommend booking him as your tour guide, you will not get disappointed!Simply the best!
Angi
(About local )
19 March 2024
Omar was an OUTSTANDING tour guide. He showed us so many amazing places. It was Fantastic!OUTSTANDING
Danaiet
(About local )
24 February 2024
We had the pleasure of having Omar as a tour guide. This was the best and simple way to learn about the city. He was able to meet us at a central location and our tour commenced. He was knowledgeable and easy going. He was also able to recommend things to do/where to eat for after our tour. Thank you Omar!Best and simple way to go
Harry
(About local )
31 January 2024
We read Omar’s reviews and noticed that all he had were 5 star reviews. Wondered if that was truly the case. YES Omar is a five star host. He knows everything including information you would never dream about knowing. We will definitely book him next time to take into some of the museums.2 Hour Evening2 Hour Evening Walking Tour
Heather
(About local )
14 January 2024
We absolutely loved having Omar as a host. He was amazing with the children’s and educational for the adults. We couldn’t have had a better morning accommodating guide. Thanks Omar! You made the difference:)Super with the childrenSuper with the children
Sam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 January 2024
My wife and I visited Milan and asked for a tour of the highlights of the city since we were only there for a few days and Laura's tour blew us away! We saw way and learned way more than we ever expected to. Laura even made a dinner recommendation where we ended up having the best meal of our stay in Milan. The next time we or any friends visit Milan we will absolutely be recommending a tour with Laura.Laura was amazing!
Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
23 December 2023
Laura hat uns ein unvergessliches Erlebnis beschert! Die Führung auf dem Dach und im Dom mit zahlreichen Informationen und Geschichten war eindrücklich und interessant. Der Spaziergang durch die Galleria Vittorio Emanuele und der Besuch der Scala waren eine wunderbare Fortsetzung. Laura hat ein enormes Wissen, das sie spannend weitergibt.Wunderbare Erinnerung
Vicky
(About local )
21 December 2023
Omar was fabulous - He showed us the hot spots and some hidden gems, with a delightful locals-only surprise at the end. He was friendly and knowledgeable and we highly recommend him for your private tour.Super friendly & knowledgeable
Kathy
(About local )
10 December 2023
Omar was a lot of fun and a very enthusiastic tour guide. He easily flexed his normal tour to meet our needs and took us to some very unique places. We really enjoyed our tour with Omar.Fun tourFun tour
Laura
(About local )
4 December 2023
Omar is an amazing guide. The breath of knowledge he was able to share was simply uncanny. Our vacation was blessed by Omar and our tour experience. We will recommend to everyone. Thank you Omar!.
Arthur
(About local )
30 November 2023
Very Knowledgeable, personable. Great grasp of history. Very flexible. Really adjusted his schedule to meet our needs. Highly Recommend!Very Knowledgeable, personable
Caron
(About local )
18 November 2023
Laura was fantastic. We met her in the piazza and she proceeded to take us on a great trip through history. She revealed historical facts and showed us areas of the Duomo that we would never have discovered on our own. The rooftop tour was so beautiful and is definitely worth it. The interior of the Duomo is breathtaking. Laura was engaging, smart, and passionate. We highly recommend her and this particular tour.Excellent tour
CATHY🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 November 2023
We arrived at meeting point 30 minutes early because Laura was supposedly doing the same tour right before ours. After she was 30 minutes late, I started texting her through the app. She finally responded & said she’d be there within 20 minutes. She didn’t arrive until after 2:00 (our tour was scheduled for 1:00). She had no excuse for not showing up & we had another tour scheduled or 3:30 pm. She wanted us to tour the inside of the cathedral & then come back later to do the terraces. I told her we were there for only 1 day & wanted so start with the terraces. She rushed us through the terraces only stopping to tell us what pictures to take. She kept
cutting in front of other people to rush us through. We ended up inside the cathedral & we told her we had to get to the next tour. She said we could take a taxi & she knew the next tour didn’t really start until 4:00 (meeting time was 3:30). I didn’t believe her and kept trying to get her to get us outside, she kept going on and on about things in the cathedral - I felt like she was holding us hostage as she wanted to take us to the taxi so she could tell the driver where to take us. Finally we just started walking to the exit - finally she came along & we got a taxi. This was an extra expense for us as we had purchased 24-hour tram tickets. We barely got to the meeting place for the next tour at 3:30. The tour did start immediately! I’m so glad we didn’t listen to what Laura said about it not starting until 4pm.
I do NOT recommend Laura as a tour guide. We initially signed up for a 12:00 tour of the Milan Cathedral via the App. But later, Laura contacted me asking us to change our tour time to 1:00 as she had another tour before ours. I think she was scheduling tours on the side because I followed all of the rules to select a guide and time via the app. I asked her to change our tour time I. The app because it still showed 12:00 but she said it couldn’t be changed.
In the future, I will stick with GetYourGuide. I have used them extensively all over Europe and have never had a problem with them. Showed up 2 hours late!
caroline🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
20 September 2023
Laura made our tour in Milano very special. She was
extremely knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to.
She is flexible and adapts her program to your needs.
We all loved her tour; the explanations , stories and facts all told in an enthusiastic way.
She made us love her city even more.Super guide
Isa🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
3 August 2023
It was so nice to see Milan through the eyes of Laura, a native Milanese! She is very knowledgeable and showed us some nice areas we did not know yet. We can fully recommend this tour. Great stroll
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 July 2023
Laura was an excellent tour guide and kept our family of four (including 2 older teens, one of whom is not a history buff) engaged the entire time. The Duomo area was so crowded with tourists so skip the line was totally worth it. We got right up to the roof in the elevator after waiting only a few minutes. She showed us all the highlights of the Duomo, roof and archeological area (so glad we went down to see it) with just the right amount of explanation. Great guide through a busy venue and worked to get us through the crowds to see the beautiful details. Pointed out where to where to get the best photos. We felt the tour was well worth the price.
Thank you for a wonderful day!Excellent private tour of the Milan Duomo
Margie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 June 2023
A wonderful morning with Laura in Milan. Laura was so welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Milan. We found the whole experience so worthwhile and interesting.
Frederick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 February 2023
Laura is very knowledgeable and friendly. She knows everything about Duoma and the history behind this magnificent cathedral. She knows every photo spots and important places in Duoma. And skipping the line is a plus. I highly recommend this tour and Laura.Knowledgable guide, great historical site
Brooke🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 September 2022
Laura is passionate about her spirituality and knowledgable about the Duomo. Despite needing hours to fully appreciate the building and its history, Laura never makes you feel rushed and is happy to converse with you about any questions you have. Welcoming, Duomo-passionate host!
Danielle🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 July 2022
Laura was a truly wonderful guide for our tour of the Duomo! Her knowledge of the history is vast and she shared interesting and lesser know facts that we would not have learned on our own. Laura is very sweet, accommodating and gave us an excellent tour! Highly recommend! Excellent experience with Laura at the Duomo!
Susan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 June 2022
Laura Serena was very knowledgeable and kind. She knows her history!!Duomo tour
Shirley🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
16 May 2022
Our tour with Laura Serena was an exceptionally great two hours. She has so much knowledge and enthusiasm about the history of the Duomo and surrounding areas it was a pleasure to listen to every word! In my opinion, it is the best way to visit the Cathedral. An excellent experience!
Peter🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
6 February 2022
Lauras Kenntnisse der Geschichte und die Art wie sie die Sachen erklärt sind sehr spannend, klar gegliedert und sehr gut formuliert. Sie ist sehr fürsorglich und hat uns das Zentrum und den Dom super toll gezeigt.
Wir wünschen wir könnten eine Laura in jeder Stadt haben die wir besuchen.
Absolute Empfehlung!!!Ein Guide, ein Julwel!
Raymond🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 October 2021
Laura arranged for us to meet at 5:30pm in front of the Duomo. It was our first night in Milan and my family and I wanted a pre-apperitivo tour of the cathedral . The day before, Laura found out the Duomo was closing an hour early on the day of our tour. She was quick to communicate this and we agreed to meet at 4:30pm.
Laura is lovely! She made us feel welcome, spent time answering our questions, and told things about the Duomo that we would have never learned without her. At the very last minute, my niece wanted to go to the roof of the Duomo to enjoy the views. Laura quickly arranged this too.
I highly recommend Laura’s excellent services.Introduction to Milan
Leslie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 February 2020
I am so happy I booked with Laura. She is truly passionate and her home town, and has a great friendly personality. I would highly recommend her for anyone visiting Milano! Excellent, authentic, knowledgeable
Kylie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
5 January 2020
Laura was our first experience using withlocals.com and we had a wonderful tour through the Duomo surrounding area. Her passion and knowledge of the Cathedral, role the the Duchy over the centuries and influence of Leonardo de Vinci on the city helped us really understand the soul and role of Milano in Italy history and culture. We had such a great experience we again used withlocals.com in Florence.Laura was an energetic and very knowledge guide!!
Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 December 2019
Last supper tickets and church tour with great history info. On time with what we requested.
Even shared a cup of coffee!
Highly recommend using Laura and be sure to have her personalize your tour!Personal touch
Ho-Yin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
16 October 2019
Laura was very experienced and very knowledgeable. We had a walking tour of the Duomo, Castle with Leonardo's frescoed hall and Scala. She gave us detailed history and side-stories behind the historical landmarks and articles we visited. We tended to miss fair amount of information in large group tours in the past. My children enjoyed this tour to ourselves very much, and they had opportunities to ask whatever they found fascinating. The Last Supper was not part of the tour; but, Laura gave us good introduction and pointed out what to look for before we ended the tour and went for the Last Supper exhibit.Milan Highlights with Inside visits
Fiona🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
13 October 2019
Laura was nice, friendly and knowledgeable.good experience
Cindy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 September 2019
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Laura. We learned so much and had a wonderful time getting to know her. We highly recommend!!Wonderful!
Lena🇧🇭 Bahrain
(About local )
10 August 2019
Laura was a very knowledgeable guide and is passionate about history. Her tour gave us a good understanding of the history of Milan as well as the history of the church in a wider context. I highly recommend Laura if you are interested in history!History of Milan’s Duomo Cathedral
Abdulla🇧🇭 Bahrain
(About local )
10 August 2019
We had such a great time meeting Laura and learning all about the Duomo. She was very knowledgeable about the history and art behind this beautiful cathedral. She helped us enjoy and learn everything we needed to know about the Duomo and the surrounding area. Highly recommend this tour with Laura and hope to come to Milan again to experience more of this beautiful city.Amazing time!
Erich🇳🇿 New Zealand
(About local )
7 August 2019
We did a two hour tour with Laura and found her extremely knowledgeable and generous with her time with us. She has a vast knowledge of the city, it’s landmarks as well as it’s history. We can highly recommend Laura to any other visitors to Milano. Great guide
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