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From marble marvels to vertical forests — uncover Milan’s architectural soul on a journey that blends centuries of design, from the grandeur of the Duomo to the sleek skyline of Porta Nuova. Let a local architecture enthusiast guide you through Milan’s past and future, one building at a time.

Destination

Milan, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• Local Transportation

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the well - Milan to start your journey

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2. 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.

3. Iconos arquitectónicos

   Desde el majestuoso Duomo di Milano hasta la elegante Galería Vittorio Emanuele II y el futurista Bosco Verticale, su anfitrión local lo guiará a través de los contrastes arquitectónicos más impresionantes de Milán.

4. Detalles ocultos

   La belleza arquitectónica de Milán no reside solo en las grandes figuras, sino también en los detalles, los patios y los rincones tranquilos. Tu anfitrión te mostrará elementos de diseño fascinantes y rincones ocultos que solo un milanés notaría.

5. Historias de diseño y leyendas locales

   Detrás de cada fachada se esconde una historia. Desde la ambición gótica hasta la sostenibilidad del siglo XXI, tu anfitrión compartirá las historias de arquitectos, artistas y visionarios que dieron forma a Milán. Disfruta de una rica narración, curiosidades y perspectivas únicas a lo largo del recorrido.

6. Ruptura local

   Haz una pausa en tu viaje arquitectónico con una parada en una cafetería local o un local de diseño vanguardista, seleccionado personalmente por tu anfitrión. Toma una copa o un refrigerio rápido, disfruta del entorno y descubre los mejores consejos para el resto de tu estancia en Milán.

7. 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

• 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.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Jody🇺🇸 United States

(About local Salvatore)

29 junio 2025

We had a wonderful time in learned great things about Milan10

Lori & Jeff🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

28 junio 2025

We had a wonderful experience in Milan with Francesca as our guide! She is extremely knowledgeable, very friendly, and full of energy. Francesca took us to see so many different places within the city that we would never have discovered for ourselves. She answered all of our questions and went out of her way to help us with our self-guided plans. Thank you for an amazing tour, Francesca!The Best of Milan

Alarik🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

27 junio 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 Omar)

24 junio 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

Laura🇦🇷 Argentina

(About local Arianna)

24 junio 2025

El tour es super interesante, Arianna, nuestra guía, se ocupó de hacer la caminata muy amigable, recorriendo lugares interesantisimos. Lo recomiendo absolutamente, si tienen tiempo y ganas de conocer un Milano más entretenido. Absolutamente recomendable

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

21 junio 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 Laura Serena)

15 junio 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 Omar)

14 junio 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

Neil🇺🇸 United States

(About local Salvatore)

10 junio 2025

Salvatore provided a great foundation for our visit to Milan. He introduced us to much of the geography of the City and also its history. And he imparted much local knowledge about traveling around Milan.Excellent Foundation for Milan

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

8 junio 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

Josefin

(About local Arianna)

7 junio 2025

Arianna war ein sehr freundlicher und liebenswerter Guide, der mit uns durch die Straßen der Stadt schlenderte. Zu fast jedem Haus hatte sie eine Anekdote. Wie sie die Stadt als Kind in Erinnerung hatte und wie sich alles verändert hat. Während der Tour verriet sie uns kleine Verstecke abseits des Mainstream-Tourismus, die man entdecken kann. Sie war sehr flexibel beim Umgehen von Menschenmaßen und hat auf jede unserer Ansinnen reagiert. Wir können die Tour jedem empfehlen, der die Stadt kennenlernen will, wie sie jetzt ist. Arianna kennt jeden Winkel! Jetzt auch mehr vegane Restaurants als vorher, danke für die Recherche. ;D Noch ein Tipp von uns: Pit'sa (Via Cadore 31) Sagen wir es mal so, wir waren öfter dort, weil die vegane Pizza dort wirklich grandios ist.Mailand im Wandel der Zeit

Arlene & Derek🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Salvatore)

6 junio 2025

We had an excellent 3 hours with Salvatore. We only had one day in Milan so needed an expert to show us the highlights in a short space of time. Salvatore did just that and told us amazing history and stories to bring things to life. He also takes amazing photos! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. It was interesting factual and Salvatore had amazing knowledge along with restaurant recommendations which were spot on! An excellent way to see the main sites

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

4 junio 2025

We really enjoyed our afternoon with Francesca! The tour, food, and conversation was all great! Highly recommend booking with her!Great Day with Francesca!!!

Felix

(About local Francesca)

2 junio 2025

Wir waren 14 Erwachsene und sie hat unseren Abend in Navigli Quartier sehr gut organisiert. Mit viel Liebe und Herzblut ist sie bei der Sache und konnte uns einige spannende Dinge erzählen. Als Steinliebhaberin hat sie bei uns „Ein Stein im Brett“ FelixFrancesca liebt ihren Job

sue🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Salvatore)

1 junio 2025

Salvatore walked us through the three faces of Milan. He told us things we wouldn’t have found on our own. We found the Metro very extremely efficient and very clean. Great walk with a great guide!Milano through different eyes

Greg🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

29 mayo 2025

My wife and I only had one day to see many of the important sites in Milan. Our goal was to see the Duomo interior and rooftops, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala. Francesca and I messaged multiple times as we created a plan. She was always prompt and polite. The tour itself was wonderful. Fast and efficient. Francesca knows her way around the city and the made sure we hit the highlights are every stop. At La Scala, we were fortunate to see the beginning of an Opera rehearsal. Francesca is an experienced and excellent guide. I would definitely use her again. Milan Highlights

David🇺🇸 United States

(About local Salvatore)

22 mayo 2025

Salvatore is a friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide for a food- lover like me. He took us for a very interesting walking tour of Milan and provided excellent advice on restaurants choices and attractive locations.Great visit

Becky🇺🇸 United States

(About local Arianna)

22 mayo 2025

Mature, energetic, engaging walking you of Milan. Arianna knew all of the secret places to go to experience non-tourist Milan. Thank you’Enjoyed our time with Arianna!

mcooperman

(About local Salvatore)

19 mayo 2025

Our tour with Salvatore was great! He was super knowledgeable and answered a slew of questions. We saw a variety of areas in Milan, including old town, the new development, the canal area and more. And as promised he showed us several hidden gems. Highly recommended!

Ruth 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Omar)

18 mayo 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!

Unknown

(About local Salvatore)

17 mayo 2025

We loved the pace he took us round this city that he clearly loves. Knowledgeable, considerate, excellent English with quiet, dry sense of humour. Hope we get to go walking with Salvatore again some day!!Just wonderful…

Alan🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca)

15 mayo 2025

Francesca is knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We were only in town for a day, so were looking to hit the highlights, and our tour was perfect for that. But on a longer visit, it would also have been a great tour to orient yourself before setting out to explore on your own. Francesca managed to balance the interests of a 55-year-old and a 19-year-old. I highly recommend both her and Milan! Lovely Day in Milan

Katriana🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Arianna)

6 mayo 2025

We had such an amazing day with Arianna!!! She took us to places I never expected to see and we also saw all the highlights of the city!! I am so happy we chose this tour! It was fab! Thank you!!Milan with a local

Sharon

(About local Francesca)

4 mayo 2025

Francesca was a perfect guide. She knew so much and was very kind and fun to be with. She even followed up later with a few more suggestions for our interests. Excellent!

Michael🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francesca)

2 mayo 2025

Edmund 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

30 abril 2025

We enjoyed our time with Francesca exploring and learning about Milan and its history. Francesca showed us hidden spots that you would walk right by without a guide. She was very informative, and gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip. Would definitely recommend a tour with Francesca to people coming to Milan! Great tour of Milan!

Nikki🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Salvatore)

26 abril 2025

We had a brief stop over in Milan and when researching had found little other than Da’vinci’s Lords Supper of interest. We decided to try a kick start tour with Salvatore and it was fantastic. The tour covered the new and old Milan, the Sforzesco castle and canals we did not know existed. Salvatore was an excellent host and introduced us to an unexpected side of Milan.A great introduction to Milan

Annette🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Salvatore)

26 abril 2025

Despite Salvatores good knowledge about the city and places we visited it was not what we expected or booked. We booked a Navigli tour to get to know the area we were staying in but Navigli only was a very small part of the tour and it felt like Salvatore wasn’t really into the area, only telling us what we could have found online. The restaurant he recommended didn’t meet the expectations at all, felt like a tourist trap. Salvatore was very eager to visit a part of town we didn’t especially liked nor wanted to visit. It would have been better if he discussed the change of plans properly before the tour started. Not what I booked for

Kateryna

(About local Salvatore)

25 abril 2025

Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen! Salvatore war sehr professionell und freundlich. Die Führung war interessant und inhaltsreich. Sehr schöne und inhaltsvolle Führung

Blanca🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Salvatore)

17 abril 2025

Fantastico paseo por Milan, en solo 3 horas pudos ver las tres caras de Milán con las explicaciones de SalvatoreTour muy completo

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

16 abril 2025

My wife and I had a lovely tour with Francesca! Having toured parts of Milan on a previous visit, we decided to take her "Off the Beaten Path" tour and explore the Navigli district. She was flexible to meet us at a convenient location and provided such an insightful and informative tour. We met some wonderful local artisans that with which Francesca has a warm relationship, which made for a special and insightful tour. Charming and Knowledgeable Guide!

Jawaher

(About local Francesca)

16 abril 2025

We loved spending the day with her My daughter loved her And she was kind and interactive and very helpful Kind and patient

Myriam🇫🇷 France

(About local Francesca)

10 abril 2025

Super hôte avec une visite hyper agréable et Francesca s'adapte aux exigences, elle a été adorable et de très bons conseils Merci Francesca Super hôte

Irma🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Salvatore)

6 abril 2025

Hemos visitado todos los rincones de Milán, aprendido muchas curiosidades y conocido todos los contrastes de esta ciudad. Salvatore no ha explicado todo sobre la ciudad y su historia y nos ha recomendado un montón de tips para el resto de nuestra estancia :) Súper recomendable sin duda! Muchas gracias Salvatore!!!Super! +++

Charles (Brad)

(About local Laura Serena)

29 marzo 2025

Very knowledgeable and well spoken. Can’t get a better guide for the Domuo

Charles (Brad)

(About local Francesca)

29 marzo 2025

We enjoyed our time and the information provided.

Unknown

(About local Salvatore)

29 marzo 2025

My grandson (11) and I had a rainy day tour with Salvatore and it was a little difficult to hear with our rainhoods over our ears. Nevertheless, he provided interesting facts about Il Duomo, the Galleria, and the Castello Sforcesco. The highlight was Navigli, an area we did not know and thoroughly enjoyed. Salvatore was accommodating, accompanying us to Decathlon to buy soccer balls for my grandson and skipping part of his planned tour that would not have interested him. Interesting Tour

Bas

(About local Salvatore)

28 marzo 2025

Well organized and fun city tour. Easy communication upfront and always willing to assist with other requests (advice restaurant for the group)!Go’s the extra mile!

marci.mcmullen

(About local Salvatore)

24 marzo 2025

My husband and I had a great experience on our walking tour with Salvatore. He had three rules, if we had a question to ask, if we needed or wanted to stop for something let him know, if there was anything specific we wanted to see let him know. Salvatore had many surprise viewing points throughout the tour that he had carefully curated for funny or historical stories…or both. He took a number of “Instagram worthy pictures” for us, and took us on the oldest tram in the city and the metro. He made sure to explain where we were going, how to use the transit, how much it cost and took the time to explain how we could get back to our hotels with transit or by foot. He even suggested an awesome bar for aperitivo and an additional attraction to see if we walked home. I would highly recommend Salvatore if you are up for an entertaining and educational tour of Milano! Great tour of Milano with Salvatore!

sallyv69

(About local Salvatore)

22 marzo 2025

We had a great time with Salvatore walking the 3 phases of Milan We would never have seen these places in our short time on our own Very informative and interesting Great walking tour

Stefan🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francesca)

22 marzo 2025

We booked two tours with Francesca ("Full Coverage" and "Off the Beaten Track"). It was wonderful. Francesca knows Milan very well, has a high level of historical and cultural knowledge, and conveys it excellently. She was very flexible, and especially during the "Off the Beaten Track" tour, we saw places in Milan that we wouldn't have found otherwise. We highly recommend Francesca. Thank you!It was a blast with Francesca

Ali

(About local Arianna)

17 marzo 2025

This was a fantastic and unique walking tour with Arianna visiting the hidden gems of Milan. She was very responsive when I set up my trip and texted me updates throughout. She met me at Central Station, offered options as to what I wanted to see and learn and always had interesting information about the districts we visited. We rode the metro and the tram together, seeing the sights, as well as walking through beautiful and out-of-the-way streets. I felt I saw so much more than I would ever have been able to solo. Plus, Arianna is a warm, personable, guide and I learned a lot about local culture and the city . I can highly recommend this trip with Arianna as your guide! Thank you, Arianna, it was such a pleasure touring with you!Milan-personal tour with Arianna

Kirsten🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Francesca)

13 marzo 2025

We had a wonderful walk around the Navigli area with Francesca. Francesca is very sweet, super flexible with regards to meating point and in providing the information that we sought. We have visited the area many times before, but never focused on the historic and cultural aspects of Navigli. Now more enlightened, we look forward to returning another time. Would definitely recommend joining Francesca for at stroll around the area. Tour of Navigli with Francesca

Nathalie🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Francesca)

11 marzo 2025

Last week my son and I had a private tour with Francesca. She showed us the historical moments with the necessary anecdotes. We had asked in advance to also include the architectural highlights in the tour. Francesca did this. Francesca is a very well-read guide who you should definitely book … N & MPrivate tour

Madeleine🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Francesca)

10 marzo 2025

Our guide Francesca was both knowledgeable, interesting and kind. The history was very interesting but what we enjoyed the most was the high quality food tastings in a very up market area of Milano with the warm company of our guide. We can thoroughly recommend this experience for those wanting a combination of culture, food and meet the locals. A true 'taste' of Milano.A cultural taste of Milano

Greg

(About local Francesca)

10 marzo 2025

We had Francesca arrange a custom tour for us so we could prepare for our Olympic visit. She did a wonderful job with research in advance and regular updates. Would definitely recommend her - she knows Milan well and went the extra mile to ensure our family trip was perfect. Knowledgeable and Friendly

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Francesca)

4 marzo 2025

We chose Francesca for this tour and so glad we did. She was absolutely wonderful and accommodating. My husband injured his knee and she was very mindful of his comfort. Her knowledge of Milan’s history is vast. We learned so much. She brought us to churches as this was our interest. We strolled through a lovely botanical garden. It happened to be fashion week so we detoured to the high end designer shopping district to window shop. She found a terrific cafe for lunch with the most delicious paninis. If you choose Francesca for this tour you will not be disappointed!This is a Great Start to Tour Milan!

Leonie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesca)

26 febrero 2025

Francesca is an excellent guide and is hugely knowledgable about history, politics and the history of art. We covered a lot of ground in our three hours with her both literally and metaphorically (lots of questions asked and answered). She gave us a fantastic recommendation for lunch in Brera allowing us to avoid tourist restaurants. Good overview of Milan

Lisa🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Salvatore)

24 febrero 2025

My family recently had the pleasure of joining a walking tour in Milan with Salvatore as our guide, and it was an unforgettable experience. Salvatore's immense knowledge of the city, both its new and old sections, truly brought Milan to life. His easy-going nature made the tour enjoyable and engaging, allowing us to explore the city's rich history and modern developments at a comfortable pace. From the stunning architecture of the historic center to the vibrant energy of the new districts, Salvatore provided fascinating insights and stories that enriched our understanding of Milan. He even gave us wonderful recommendations for lunch and dinner! I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to discover the diverse beauty of this incredible city with a guide who is both passionate and well-informed. A++

Seyi

(About local Salvatore)

24 febrero 2025

I had an amazing experience with him, very patient and detailed , and made sure you do not miss out on any details, offered tips to help make the stay in the city better.Excellent.