4.8
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Milan
- 3 hours
- City Highlight Tours
- Milan
Choose one of 11 locals available
Experience hosted by Francesca, Sara & other locals
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Milan, Italy
- Category
- City Highlight Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English, Italiano, Português, Français, Español
- Included
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- Private Guide
- 1 Local Drink or Snack
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Explore the best of the city in only 3 hours
- Spot classics like Sforza Castle & Duomo
- Discover hidden gems away from the tourist paths
- Experience the city from a local’s perspective
- Can be 100% personalized to your wishes
- Privately guided by a local expert
What you can expect
Milan, is a magical place! And with the local host of your choice, you are going to experience it all. So get ready; culture, history, and local lifestyle await!
Dive into the origin of Milan as you see the city’s main landmarks like Sforza Castle, Duomo and Piazza della Scala. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! Every host has its own story to tell, so pick your favorite, and you’ll discover the city through their eyes. Experience their Milan to the max based on their passions and expertise. They’ll make sure you have fun enjoying a unique and local perspective of Milan.
Want to take a break? Leave it up to your host! This is the perfect opportunity to visit that special eatery where only the locals come and your chance to enjoy a local treat hand-picked by your host. Feel free to ask your host more about their life in their city or get recommendations about the top things to do in Milan. Remember, the locals know best.
Please be aware Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is open only from Wednesday-Sunday until 5 pm.
The best part of any city tour is definitely the unique stories. Everybody has a story to tell, especially your host. Each one of the local hosts has a different background ranging from arts to history. They can’t wait to share their knowledge with you and exchange ideas and perspectives! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their Milan, your Milan!
Choose your local
Get to know these 11 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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Francesca
The Historian Lover
4.9473 reviewsEnglish・Français・Italiano -
Sara
The Fashion Stylist
4.9174 reviewsEnglish・Italiano・Português -
Omar
The Fun Actor
5.020 reviewsEnglish・Italiano -
Isa
A Passionate Storyteller Blending Art, History, and Meaningful Connection
4.913 reviewsEnglish・Italiano・Português -
Armando
The Nightlife Expert
4.9114 reviewsEnglish・Français・Italiano -
John
Walker John
5.01 reviewEnglish・Italiano -
Arianna
an authentic Milanese local, sociologist and tour leader
5.05 reviewsEnglish・Español・Français・Italiano -
Francesco
The Anthropologist
4.974 reviewsEnglish・Français・Español・Italiano -
Roberta
Culture and fun in every step and bite
4.811 reviewsEnglish・Español・Italiano -
Paola
Paola in love with Milan
5.0English・Español・Français・Italiano -
Salvatore
The Wine&Cheese Expert
4.7195 reviewsEnglish・Español・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 Outside of Mondadori Duomo - 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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City Highlights
See from Sforza Castle, Duomo, Piazza della Scala, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Milan so unique -
Hidden Gems
Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience -
Magical Storytelling
Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know! -
Special Treat
Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel 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
mfxmgxyrb2🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
9 July 2025
Our tour with Francesca was great. She is very knowledgable about the history of Italy and Milan in particular. We enjoyed touring the historical sites but also walking through the streets, being educated about the architecture and culture. We had some interesting and fun conversations along the way. Highly recommend a tour with Francesca.Milan highlights city tour
Juliana🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
8 July 2025
We had the pleasure of having Francesca as our private guide during our visit to Milan, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the start, she was warm, respectful, and incredibly knowledgeable about her city.
We specifically requested a focus on the more modern parts of Milan, such as Porta Nuova, and Francesca delivered beautifully. Her deep understanding of both contemporary developments and the city’s history gave us a well-rounded and engaging tour. She answered every question my friend and I had with clarity and insight, and her passion for Milan truly shone through.
What stood out even more was her relaxed and generous attitude—she never rushed us or watched the clock, even when we went beyond our scheduled time. It was clear she cared more about giving us a meaningful experience than just completing a job.
Born and raised in Milan, Francesca is the perfect guide to help you explore and appreciate this fascinating city. We’re so glad we found her!Francasca an awesomt tour guide in Milan
Carrie🇻🇮 Virgin Islands, U.S.
(About local )
6 July 2025
We loved this tour. It started with the standard highlights, with some emphasis on hidden gems then moved to modern Milan. We unexpectedly loved this part. It was so interesting. We had no idea that Milan had transformed a bad area into a successful live, work, retail area with model buildings and ecosystems that we had studied at work and school. It was amazing. Right across the street was a district that was hundreds of years old. An amazing experience. Also got valuable tips for public transportation and gelato. Salvatore is passionate about his subject. Highly recommend!Really Interesting Tour
James🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 July 2025
Salvatore was a fantastic guide. Calm, clear, measured and logical. The way he took us through past, present and future aspects of the city was great and the level of information provided was interesting but not overwhelming. Highly recommend!So Many Parts To Milan
GEORGIA🇬🇷 Greece
(About local )
29 June 2025
Perfect guide!!He showed us all the hidden gems?Hidden Gems
Jody🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 June 2025
We had a wonderful time in learned great things about Milan10
Ryan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 June 2025
Our time in Milan was limited and Sara was the perfect guide to give us a feel for many points of interest and provide the history and cultural significance of each stop along our tour. Sara was engaging and spoke passionately about her experiences in Milan. She gave us a great recommendation for lunch and happy hour. We would absolutely recommend Sara be your guide to Milan.Perfect Orientation to Milan
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
Laura🇦🇷 Argentina
(About local )
24 June 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
Manny🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
17 June 2025
We are so happy we came across Isa's profile when searching for a guide. As per her profile description, she is well educated in all things DaVinci. It was interesting getting her interpretation of parts of the city impacted by him. We would have loved to spend an entire day with her.24 Hours in Milan, so we had to do a tour!
Shannon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 June 2025
Josefin
(About local )
7 June 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
Abdalla🇰🇼 Kuwait
(About local )
7 June 2025
Had an excellent tour with Alice! She is so charming and full of energy, making the experience truly enjoyable. We walked all around Milan and Lake Como and visited all the major landmarks. Her knowledge of the city and its history was impressive! I would absolutely love to take a tour with her again. Highly recommended! 😊10/10
Arlene & Derek🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 June 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
Nancy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 June 2025
Sara is an exceptional guide. She knows Milan and is excited and proud to share it with visitors. She shared many hidden gems that we would never had seen without her guidance. She was informative, very personable, accommodated our abilities, and kept us totally engaged.
We highly recommend Sara and would definitely book with her again!
Thank you Sara!Sara is Awesome!!
Maddy🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
1 June 2025
Francesco is een aardige gids met een grote kennis van de geschiedenis en cultuur van Milaan en daarover boeiend en enthousiast vertelt en ook leuke anekdotes deelt. In heel duidelijk Italiaans dat wij (als buitenlanders die al jaren Italiaanse les hebben) prima konden volgen. Zeer aan te bevelen!Interessante rondleiding in Milaan!
sue🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
1 June 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
Becky🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 May 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 )
19 May 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!
Kanav🇮🇳 India
(About local )
19 May 2025
Very knowledgable and kept things interesting. Always sharing insightful information about Milan!Great Experience
Unknown
(About local )
17 May 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…
Ian🇮🇪 Ireland
(About local )
16 May 2025
Thank you Alice!
We had a very memorable and enjoyable afternoon strolling around Milan with our new friend. Alice brought us through the busy areas and showed us what other tourists do not see. Then, we were brought to the quieter areas nearby to get away from the crowds. We stopped for coffee, aperol, so lovely.
Alice was very patient and pleasant, answering all our questions.
Thank you Alice. See you again.
A wonderful afternoon in Milan
Katriana🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
6 May 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
Unknown
(About local )
4 May 2025
Francesco is simply fantastic. So knowledgeable and so kind and so patient and flexible. We know so much more about Milan than we ever expected! He’s the best.
What a great experience!
Sharon
(About local )
4 May 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 )
2 May 2025
sadi🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
15 April 2025
Really enjoyed the tour with Sara.
Made it very interesting and enjoyable would definitely recommend Great tour
Katrien 🇧🇪 Belgium
(About local )
14 April 2025
De gids was zeer gepassioneerd en kon op alle vragen antwoorden. We waren zeer enthousiast. Echt een aanrader!!!Interessante kennismaking met Milaan
Jay🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
12 April 2025
Roberta was an excellent guide. Very informative whilst keeping it light and interesting for the children. Fantastic Guide
Joe
(About local )
4 April 2025
I experienced Alessandro as having a strong fund of knowledge and was able to communicate the information in a calm, conversational manner.
I felt like I learned about major topics and also unique tidbits about Milan that I would not experience on most tours.Knowledgeable and personable.
marci.mcmullen
(About local )
24 March 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!
Leonie🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
26 February 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
Annie🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 February 2025
Francesca was an excellent communicator from the start, answering all my messages and requests very promptly. She met me at the exact time and location that I requested. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Milan and took me to many points of interest, hidden museums and churches that I would’ve missed. She also informed me about many cultural aspects of Milan including the food and fashion scene. Very enjoyable 3 hours. Efficient crash course on Milan, since I had very limited time Perfect day
Deanna
(About local )
3 February 2025
Francesca took me & my 2 teen daughters around town. It was the first full day we were in Italy & it was good to have the tour then so we could ask questions about Italy early on. Francesca knows a lot of history of Italy & kept it interesting & just the right pace. She took us around the outskirts of Duomo, the beautiful historical library, the castle (so beautiful!), a bakery, & lots of other places. You can tell her what you would like to see & she can customize. Great tour
Joe
(About local )
1 February 2025
Salvatore was an excellent guide, really proved to be flexible in the face of inclement conditions. We had a great time and loved our tour through Milan with him!
Versatile
Carine
(About local )
30 January 2025
Een superronfleiding met historie en future. Salvatore maakte ook unieke foto’s van ons, een erg mooie herinnering. Leuk om Milaan op deze manier te ontdekken!!Het was top!
Isabel
(About local )
10 January 2025
Wonderful tour. Thanks, Salvatore!Great experience
shely🇮🇱 Israel
(About local )
19 December 2024
Franceska was lovely
The tour was interesting
We enjoyed it 😍
Shely
Michele🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 December 2024
We asked Salvatore to plan a unique tour because we have been to Milan a number of times and we wanted to visit new places. Salvatore achieved that goal perfectly. The 4 hour tour flew by ( and normally I get bored easily). He showed us the past, present and the future of Milan, including some very helpful information* along the way. It never once felt like he was reading a script either. * He explained how to use the subway and what to do if our ticket didn't work. The very next day we put both parts of that vital information to use. I would highly recommend any tour with him. Great information in an interesting way.
Jan
(About local )
1 December 2024
Everything was in it inclusive the hadden places of Milan. Outstanding guide and tour ended in marvelous canal district. The best place for bars and restaurants. Without this tour we had never manager to explore Milan in 1 day. Bravo!History and present
sacks🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
1 December 2024
We had a three hours guided tour in the center of Milan. Francesca knows all the hidden places where you might not come as tourist in Milan. We made a stop at Marchesi, famous for the best Panetones and owned now by Prada, and had a great Panetone tasting. We saw ancient Roman remaining as well as hidden sideways and the castle. Very well and with deep and profound knowledge about history and culture presented. Francesca is really a full heart an experienced guide grown up in Milano. Thanks a lot. And we hope to meet again for a next tour when hopefully coming back to Milan. Baci. Angela & RolandGreat guid - great experience
Laura🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 November 2024
Had the best time exploring Milan with Francesca, so many beautiful churches and architecture. Learning about it all in a most enjoyable way, thanks!Enchanting, the gems of Milan!
Lucy
(About local )
24 November 2024
Salvatore gave us a wonderful experience of the different natures of Milan. We were able to see the history, current scene and the future. Well paced and super informative - we learned and saw so much!Hidden secrets were great
Guillermo🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 November 2024
We had an incredible experience with Salvatore ! Not only did they speak both English and Spanish fluently, making the tour enjoyable and accessible for everyone in our group, but their knowledge of Italian wines was outstanding.
What really set them apart, though, were the excellent restaurant recommendations. He guided us to authentic spots away from the usual tourist crowds, where we enjoyed some of the best meals of our trip. Their passion for local culture and dedication to creating a personalized experience made this tour unforgettable. Highly recommend!
Great guide
Rebecka🇸🇪 Sweden
(About local )
14 November 2024
We had an absolutely fantastic guided tour with Omar in Milan. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the city’s history and culture, providing us with insights that truly enriched our experience. Omar went above and beyond in every way, sharing fascinating stories and information about Milan’s hidden gems as well as its iconic landmarks.
What also stood out was his flexibility—our group made several last-minute changes, and Omar accommodated all of them with ease. His positivity and enthusiasm were infectious, and he brought a wonderful energy to the entire experience. It was clear that he genuinely enjoys what he does, which made the tour even more enjoyable for us.
If you’re looking for an outstanding guide in Milan, we highly recommend Omar! He made our visit unforgettable, and we’re so grateful for his dedication and warmth.
Above and beyond in all ways!
Earl🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 November 2024
Dr Ilene Naomi
(About local )
3 November 2024
Salvatore went above and beyond. My parents are almost 90 years old and he was incredibly patient kind and gave us more time than we even expected. I can’t believe what we learned from him! Fabulous!Excellent, patient, funny and kind!
David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 November 2024
My wife and I have been to Milan many times. We finally decided to take part of a day to learn more about the city from a guide. We were lucky to meet Salvatore who took us on a half-day adventure through the city. We learned about its past, present and future. We explored areas of the city that we hadn't seen before and Salvatore was full of great stories and historical facts. Highly recommend!Great way to see the hidden gems of Milan
Gert Peter🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
28 October 2024
Francesco is a very enthusiastic and well-spoken guide. He obviously knows everything there is to know about Milan, especially historical legends. We enjoyed both his anecdotes and small quizzes, making the historical tales lively. We are not sure if "Hidden gems" is the right title for this tour, as it mainly focused on the Duomo, Gallery and Sforza castle, but of course with very interesting new details:)
Legends and humour
Yohanna🇮🇩 Indonesia
(About local )
28 October 2024
Salvatore is amazing. on the day of the tour when it was raining he came on time and was very enthusiastic in explaining. very happy to be able to listen to him telling stories for 3 hours and he was able to help take pictures. i am very satisfied and hope you have the same experienceGreat tour with Salvatore
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