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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Milan through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Milan satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Milan, Italy

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Italiano, English, Deutsch, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 Local Tastings
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 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 Entrance of Piccolo Teatro Strehler - 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. Food Introduction

   This culinary kickstart tour is short and sweet! A perfect way to get acquainted with the local cuisine, its best tastings, and where to find them - all with the help of a local food expert

4. Locals’ Favorites

   Kickstart your time in Milan by discovering the local cuisine. Try some of the ultimate locals’ favorite food treats like tramezzino and wine picked by your local host and hear why the locals love them so much!

5. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food; it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Milan. Check out Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato, Garibaldi gate and more city highlights along the way

6. Food Recommendations

   With this private food tour, you’ll be set to keep enjoying the most authentic food and drinks in Milan. Your food expert host knows where to go and what to order and will give you recommendations based on your likings and dietary preferences

7. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to consider that so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

8. 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

Julia

(About local Caterina)

7 January 2025

It was just awesome... !!!!polish girls

Carla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

11 October 2024

We had a lovely time being introduced to some wonderful spots for food with Caterina. She was engaging and fun and it felt like I was being shown around by a friend. And clearly she makes friends wherever she goes as we were always greeted warmly in each of the shops and stops we made. It is so nice to hear how the real people of Milan live and understand how similar we all are.As easy as visiting with a good friend

Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Caterina)

4 August 2024

Thank you Caterina for a fabulous tour you are such a warm and lovely person. We had such fun and the food was absolutely delicious. A perfect way to spend a couple of hours. We learnt so much about Milano and its food culture. We highly recommend this tour. Caterina is the most wonderful tour guide

Eduard🇪🇪 Estonia

(About local Caterina)

5 June 2024

Time flies when you are having fun, same happened to me and my wife during Caterina’s tour. We were told stories about every piece of food we tried or street we walked, the menu was pure marble: the cuts, the drinks, the local gems, the sweets and OMG that gellato... All the places we visited treated Caterina like a boss of Milan, so we felt VIP, and got nice discounts when shopping between the waypoints. We also got great suggestions for the next days of stay, so with Caterina’s tour you get way more than you’ve paid for!A tour with the boss of Milan

Line🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Caterina)

1 May 2024

Caterina is such a fun, outgoing and kind guide, and she knew all about the history of Milano's areas and food culture. She also provided us with discounts in local stores as well as awesome recommendations for further restaurants and bars to visit. We had such a great time! We would definitely do it again if we return to Milano, and we recommend everyone to book her tour :)Caterina's food tour is a MUST in Milano!

Jasmina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Caterina)

25 March 2024

It was amazing with Caterina. The tour with Caterina was fun. You really shouldn't have breakfast before that. She gave us tips and we learned a lot about the Brera district. We’re glad to met her:)Street food tour

Ambra 🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Caterina)

10 March 2024

It was an amazing experience, great food and super interesting. If you want to book someone, choose Caterina she‘s the best!Perfection

Lubomir

(About local Serena)

3 March 2024

Serena showed us some wonderful places in Milan and we had some great conversations. Definitely recommend booking with her!Great experience

Selim🇹🇷 Turkey

(About local Caterina)

9 February 2024

Our journey through Milan was nothing short of magical, thanks to Caterina and Withlocals. The private food tour was an exquisite dive into Milanese cuisine, blending the city's rich culinary traditions with the warmth of local hospitality. Caterina's expertise as a food guide illuminated our path, offering us a taste of Milan that was both authentic and deeply personal. The highlight was the surprise birthday tiramisu for my wife, arranged with Caterina's thoughtful assistance. It added a sweet touch to our celebration, making the experience truly unforgettable. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to discover the heart of Milan through its flavors. Grazie, Caterina, for an exceptional day!Milan's Flavors Unveiled: A 5-Star Tour

Marquerite🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Francesca)

28 December 2023

We have made a last minute reservation in the morning to make a tour with Francesca that afternoon. Francesca is a lovely lady and she has shown us Milano with all the local beauty’s. History of the houses, foods and drinks. We really liked the Negroni 😊But she was also interested in us as a person. At the end our private tour took one hour longer we had so much to see and share . We really loved it . Next time we will meet again!! Visit Milano with Francesca was great!!

Unknown

(About local Caterina)

26 October 2023

Caterina is a true local with the knowledge to match. Her upbeat personality and enthusiasm are infectious and she seems to be the unofficial mayor of Milano. Fun experience and learned along the way.Caterina is excellent - a true local.

Tina🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Caterina)

3 October 2023

Anyone travelling to Milan should take the time to book with Caterina. We had an amazing time with her. She is bubbly, friendly, knowledgeable and an absolute delight to spend a few hours with. Let her know your interests and she will weave her magic and provide an unforgettable experience!So worth it!

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Serena)

30 September 2023

Zum Start unseres Mailand-Besuches konnte uns Serena einen sehr kurzweiligen Überblick über die Stadt und deren kulinarische Besonderheiten geben. Mit ihren weitergehenden Hinweisen werden wir unseren weiteren Aufenthalt zu einem unvergesslichem Erlebnis machen. Immer gern wieder!Ein gelungener Auftakt

Eleanor🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

18 September 2023

Caterina was a great tour guide!! We booked the tour for the day we arrived in Milano from the US. She was lively, informative, & fun. The food was delicious. It was a great way to start our Italian adventureGreat food tour

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

5 September 2023

We, a group at of 4, had an excellent experience with Caterina. She offers the perfect blend of city insights, fun and history of Milan. The food and drink was very good and plenty for a meal. We felt we really got a true feel for Milan because of this experience. Would highly recommend Caterina - great energy, fun and authentic!Excellent Experience with Caterina

Katelyn🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesco)

2 May 2023

Had a wonderful time with Francesco eating, drinking and getting to know a little bit about Milan and the local foods. We really enjoyed the tour, Francesco had a wealth of information to share with us and customized food stops based on our preferences. Would highly recommend!!Wonderful afternoon in Milan

Michele

(About local Francesco)

2 May 2023

We've done quite a few food tours over the years and this one ranks right up there with the best of them. Besides being a stellar guide, Francesco is just a lovely person. He's extremely knowledgeable and also made sure to give us options on what we ate and drank. We even went back to two of the spots yesterday because we enjoyed them so much. Very Enjoyable Tour

Mats🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Caterina)

16 April 2023

We had an absolutely wonderful evening with Caterina, she made us feel comfortable, learned us a lot about Milan, both history and culture, and gave us many laughs! Highly recommended, couldn't be better!Tastings of Milano

Sylvia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

3 April 2023

From the moment Caterina met us at our meeting point, we knew our tour would be wonderful. She is the essence of grace and kindness. Caterina shared not only the delicious food of Milan, but the history and culture as well. She went above and beyond with helping us with future recommendations and even made dinner reservations for us. Our time with her flew by. She is the epitome of simpática and we highly recommend spending a morning or afternoon in her delightful company! Grazie Mille, Caterina! Sei assolutamente meraviglioso!Delightful and Delicious Experience

Kshitij🇮🇳 India

(About local Caterina)

19 February 2023

Absolutely fantastic and energetic tour guide who helped us get a glimpse of the Milano way of life. What a fun tour! Wandering around the neighborhoods of Milan, with a knowledgeable, charming guide to tell us all about what we were seeing as we strolled and ate delicious genuine real dishes as we went along. A spectacular way to spend an evening in Milan. Caterina was delightful, full of stories about all Milan, the areas we were walking, the food, history, buildings places to shop everything. LOVED her! She even helped us get discounts at places to shop after the tour! Definitely recommend her and this tour.Get a glimpse of the Milano way of life

אלנה🇮🇱 Israel

(About local Elisa)

12 February 2023

I CHOSE THIS TOUR SINCE WE WANTED ONLY 2 HOURS AND A LOCAL PERSON IS ALWAYS BETTER FOR LOCAL RESTAURANTS AND FOOD. ELISA WAS PERFECTLY PREPARED AND CHOSE THE GREATEST PLACES TO TASTE FROM. SHE IS ALSO A TOUR GUIDE SO WE GOT AN EXPLANATION ABOUT HISTORICAL THINGS ALSO. SHE CONTINUES FOR AN ADDITIONAL HOUR WITH US AND WAS EXTREEMLY NICE. AND OF COURSE THE FOOD AND ALL THE PLACES WERE AMAZING. I WILL DEFINETELY TOUR WITH HER AGAINAMAZING FOOD TOUR WITH ELISA

zachary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

27 October 2022

Good way to quickly eat a bunch of great food with a GREAT guide. All really good stops with enough to fill you up. Caterina will instantly make you feel at home in Milano. Kicking off Milano

Trisa🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Caterina)

10 October 2022

Caterina is very friendly and brought us for food tasting where the locals go. Would not know where to try authentic local food if not for her. Had the best gelato too! Highly recommend to do tour with her!!! Excellent food tour!

Julia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

8 October 2022

We loved meeting up with Cat and exploring Milan through food! It was so fun to go to all the different places and learn about the city. She was very helpful with my brother and my allergy, and made sure to help us only get food items that we could enjoy. We also had another tour shortly after and she was so flexible with making sure that we made it to our next tour on time! Cat you are the best! We hope to be back to tour again with you one day!Delicious & informative food tour

Henrik🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Caterina)

7 October 2022

Caterina was a fantastic guide and she took us to some great places. Great atmosphere and good italian food. Overall a great experience and Way to see some places that we never would have found on our own Great experience

Nicholas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

28 September 2022

We had appetizers, an aperitivo, foccia bread, chocolates and the best gelato. Advised us on great places to not only eat and drink but also to shop for the things we are looking for. She also shared her knowledge of the area and the history. This was a truly wonderful walking tour where we got to experience the local life of the area.Great Food tour

Sophie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca)

20 September 2022

We utilized this tour as a teambuilding activity and it worked quite well. My 6 colleagues and I enjoyed the food and the tour while Francesca explained tidbits about the food and town of Milan. Meanwhile the team discovered what each other liked most about Italian food, Italy and viewed Milan through each other’s eyesGood teambuilding

Jonas🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Caterina)

7 September 2022

We had a great time with Caterina. We were able to discover the different facets of Milan and delicious typical local food during the two hour tour. Caterina has inspired us from the beginning with her friendly nature and her super mood. We were able to experience an individual tour, in which Caterina responded to our wishes. Also the communication in advance has worked super smoothly. Overall a great recommendation for Caterina and her tour, keep it up and thanks a lot!

Kim

(About local Serena)

21 August 2022

We had a wonderful time on our tour in Milan with Serena She made the time fun and very memorable Thank you Serena for a great experience

Rick

(About local Serena)

15 August 2022

Serena was wonderful. Just perfect

Marianne🇳🇴 Norway

(About local Caterina)

25 July 2022

Caterina is a lovely and knowledgeble guide, the trip was only brought down by the weather, it was stupid hot, and it affected both us and Caterina. This is of course not her fault and I would love to redo the guiding in cooler weather. Would recommendVery nice guide

Dan🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Serena)

19 July 2022

Serena took us on a lovely tour of a beautiful neighbourhood. The food was all delicious at local places with interesting stories and history. We also learnt a lot about Milan in the two hours. We would definitely recommend Serena for this tour!Very friendly and informative, great food!

Anne🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Francesca)

30 June 2022

Francesca led us on a tour of the Brera area of Milan. Food was great. She did a great job pointing out shops of interest and historical facts along the way. Beautiful Brera

Albert🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Francesca)

27 June 2022

Hi, Francesca is a passionate Milan guide. Not in her exageration, but in her subtle dedication to this city and its people and businesses. She has humor and knows an awfull lot. So can we recommend her? I would say YES! Leoni, Marcel & Albert, Maastricht - Paessi Bassi Francesca is who you want

tb4972b5fr🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Francesca)

16 June 2022

Big thanks to Francesca it was a wonderful tasting tour. She is very lovely and did this tour with much passion. We were excited - What a great experience! I can only recommend.The perfect tasting tour

Unknown

(About local Caterina)

14 June 2022

My husband and I booked a food tour with Caterina on my birthday. She is an extremely lovely, lively, and friendly person. Cat showed us the non-touristy part of the center of Milan, gave us tips on where to go shopping, told us a little bit of history about Milan, and of course took us to eat some awesome food! The gelato and chocolate were particularly delicious. Cat gave us a great recommendation about where to get apertivos near the canal later in the day. She also took some great pictures of my husband and I. This swee lady also surprised me with a delicious pastry and a birthday candle as a birthday present at the last stop on our food tour. We definitely would not have enjoyed visiting Milan as much if we didn’t meet Cat and learn about the non-touristy parts, stores, and restaurants of Milan. Thanks for everything, Cat! You’re the best. :)Caterina is the best!

Shane🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Francesco)

13 June 2022

Francesco was an excellent guide, highly knowledgeable on a plethora of topics and brought us to some top class local eateries. Even though our tour was only 2 hours we managed to pack so much in. Highly recommended!

Anna-Lisa🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Caterina)

4 June 2022

Caterina is a phantastic guide! We had a lot of fun and tasted great Italian food. Thank you so much for everything!A perfect kickstart

Kai Zhuang🇺🇸 United States

(About local Caterina)

1 June 2022

Caterina was knowledgeable and funny. The food tour was a highlight of our trip! Fantastic food tour

Shmakova🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Francesca)

11 May 2022

We spent a lovely afternoon with Francesca walking through Brera, hearing stories about disctricts history, discussing Sforza's and Habsburgs influences on the city still visible in local artists crafts, visiting hidden from tourists old churches with courtyrads full of fragrant blossoming rose bushes and of course discovering Italian food. We would not ordered most of the dishes ourselves as we were ingnorant how tasty it could be. We were so full by the end that no dinner was needed:) The proper cannolli with ricotta as well as spicy cashmir tea will be remembered and missed in EdinburghHidden Milan with tasty treats

nwczxgm5cm🇺🇸 United States

(About local Massimo)

10 May 2022

Massimo was wonderful! I was traveling Solo for the day and as a solo female traveler I am always searching for safe experiences. Massimo was very kind and knowledgeable and made me feel safe the entire time. Highly recommend for anyone looking to explore the area in a more private setting than the big tours. I felt like I was getting the local experience and he even created a list for recommendations for further travels. Thank YOU Massimo ! AMAZING way to experience Italy!

Heather🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Caterina)

9 May 2022

We had such a lovely time with Caterina. She was fun, bubbly and enthusiastic about the fabulous city of Milano. We enjoyed her tour so much we returned to one of the restaurants that we visited to have supper tonight.

Lei🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Caterina)

24 April 2022

Caterina is a great host who knows a lot of local food (and shops!) The food is ok 2 hours tour was very varied and tasty! She is also very high friendly!We had a wonderful time!

Anke🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Serena)

14 April 2022

We enjoyed the time with Serena a lot, she showed us little and big places and explained very friendly milanese food and habits. We enjoyed the time with her a lot.Wonderful!

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Serena)

10 April 2022

Innerhalb von zwei Stunden haben wir mit Serena Milano-Brera erkundet, die Stadt ein kleinwenig kennengelernt und viel Spaß gehabt. Es gab kleine Köstlichkeiten mit den entsprechenden Erklärungen und zum Abschluss noch interessante Vorschläge um den Rest des Tages und Abends zu füllen. Durch die kulinarische Stadtführung mit Serena kam uns Milano gar nicht mehr so fremd vor. Vielen Dank liebe Serena!Milano besser kennenlernen

Cori🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Serena)

24 March 2022

Wir hatten einen tollen Samstag Vormittag mit Serena. Sie führte uns durch das wunderschöne Brera - Viertel und zeigte uns auch ihre Universität (inkl. botanischen Garten), in der sie studiert hat. Danach jagte ein kulinarischer Genuss den nächsten. Der beste Espresso, die erste und beste Schokolade und vieles mehr :-) Wir kommen wieder, liebe Serena. DankeKultur, Spaß und Überraschungen mit Serena

Carrie🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Francesca)

22 March 2022

A really delicious and interesting tour of beautiful Milan Great start to a milan mini break

Unknown

(About local Armando)

15 March 2022

Armando was a great tour guide who made sure that we had a lot of great food and learned a lot about the city. He also gave a lot of great tips about what to do after the tour. Armando was awesome!Great time exploring Milan

Teresa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Caterina)

14 February 2022

Great tour today with Caterina, really enjoyed learning about Milano and trying some excellent food! Caterina is kind and friendly, we would definitely recommend!Caterina is kind and friendly

Andrew🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Caterina)

31 January 2022

Caterina shared a lot to of her home city of Milano and took me to some fun, authentic local spots to eat and enjoy the city scene She walked in the background and history of Milan. And made the afternoon a pleasant exploration of the neighborhoodThank you Caterina!!