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The best way to experience Milan's most exciting places is on a private tour! I will show you the many faces of Milan. Get ready to go from the famous Leonardo Da Vinci's statue, to the ancient art and traditional Milanese Opera!

Destination

Milan, Italy

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide

What you can expect

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 Laura Serena.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Teatro alla Scala - 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. Meeting Point

   La Scala Opera House under the Porch

4. Scala Opera House

   Dive into the past through the most famous theatre of Milan

5. Da Vinci's Inventions

   Be surprised by Leonardo da Vinci's statue description

6. Fashion District

   Walking down the alleys lined with shops

7. Final Stop

   Nearby Duomo square

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.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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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

Daniel🇨🇭 Switzerland

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

Mary Jane🇺🇸 United States

9 September 2023

Laura was terrific. Knowledgeable, friendly and prompt! Highly recommend her10 Tour in Milan

Fiona🇦🇺 Australia

13 October 2019

Laura was nice, friendly and knowledgeable.good experience

Aimee🇺🇸 United States

15 February 2018

Laura was an amazing guide. I learned so much about her beautiful city. She was full of passion, energy, and enthusiasm. I would highly recommend this tour with Laura. Cosmopolitan Milan

Seyi

24 February 2025

She's the best.Amazing.

Carl🇺🇸 United States

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.

Andrew🇨🇦 Canada

27 November 2024

Laura is just fantastic. I think we learned more in the few hours we spent with Laura than the entire rest of the trip. She knows her stuff, is fun to be with, and is generous with her time. A sure bet if you are looking for a great guide to Milan. Thanks again, Laura!If you want to learn something...

Paulo🇺🇸 United States

20 October 2024

Laura was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a wonderful afternoon with her.

Sabine🇵🇭 Philippines

9 September 2024

Laura was a very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful guide. She told us the history of the Sforza Castle and Da Vinci’s life in such an interesting and clear manner. We really enjoyed our tour with Laura!

Pavol🇸🇰 Slovakia

7 September 2024

Laura just knows it - a lot of information presented in an interesting way. I learned and enjoyed at the same time.

Patricia🇺🇸 United States

16 July 2024

Laura was fantastic! She shared her extensive knowledge in an interesting way and answered all our questions. There was a lot of ground to cover in three hours and at times we felt a little rushed, but overall it was a great tour.Sforza Castle and Ambrosiana Museum

John🇺🇸 United States

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

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

Sam🇺🇸 United States

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!

Caron

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

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!

drlangstoc🇺🇸 United States

14 October 2023

This was my first time in Italy and she made my experience wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and joyful and it was a pleasure meeting her. Laura Serena was wonderful

caroline

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

Linda🇺🇸 United States

12 September 2023

Laura was unbelievably informative and showed us so much of Milan. She was friendly, caring and willing to move at our pace. I recommend a tour with Laura any time. The best!Exceptional experience

Isa🇨🇭 Switzerland

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

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

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

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

Elena🇺🇸 United States

16 October 2022

We had a great time with Laura! She has a lot of knowledge and great passion for history, art and Milan! Lovely time with Laura

Brooke🇺🇸 United States

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!

Kristine🇺🇸 United States

3 August 2022

We had a fantastic time touring the Da Vinci Museum and Sforza Castle with Laura. She is super cool, friendly, patient, and very knowledgeable about Milan and art history. She was able to answer all our questions and keep our three kids, ages 10, 12, and 14 engaged and happy throughout the tour. She makes history come to life with her stories! We enjoyed learning about the castle, the life of Leonardo and seeing all the art/inventions. We all learned so much! She even took extra time to show the kids trains, airplanes, ships, and a submarine. We highly recommend Laura to anyone looking for an intelligent, informative and fun guide in Milan. She is the BEST!

Danielle🇺🇸 United States

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

25 June 2022

Laura Serena was very knowledgeable and kind. She knows her history!!Duomo tour

Shirley🇨🇦 Canada

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!

Matthew🇫🇷 France

6 March 2022

Laura was helpful and understanding. She was able to move times around to help our schedule. She took my teen daughter and I around and personalized the experience for our timing and interests. Great adventure.Great adventure

Peter🇦🇹 Austria

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

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

Hannes🇨🇭 Switzerland

11 October 2020

Taking the Da Vinci Tour with Laura was perfect. She is extremely well informed, has a vivid and captivating way of conveying her facts and always tried to give you the big picture. Her warm and welcoming character topped off an overall perfect experience. Thank you. Just as we had hoped...

Tanya🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 August 2020

Laura is very knowledgeable and a fun and warm person. It was such a pleasure to spend time with her learning about Milan and it’s history. She pitched the information perfectly for me and my teenage children. Because of the Covid restrictions we were not able to visit everything on the advertised tour but Laura brilliantly adapted to fill our booked time with fascinating things. Excellent tour with deligtful Laura

Leslie🇺🇸 United States

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

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

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

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

Cindy🇺🇸 United States

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

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

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

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

Christina🇨🇭 Switzerland

26 June 2019

Laura explained everything very good and went into details. She could answer all our questions and we were very pleased. Her English is excellent. we were a group of 6 ladies, some of them already had a good knowledge about history and all of them were very pleased to get all the answers. Laura is a very polite and friendly person and we all enjoyed the visit of the duomo and castle with her. We wish her all the best and in case we come back to Milan we will try to book her again. Christina Liebi Guide for the Duomo and castle and last supper

Bereket🇺🇸 United States

14 June 2019

Laura had expert knowledge of the Duomo and did a great job of fielding random questions from me. She was also very friendly and sociable. She's been to the church so many times that security knows her well. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a tour of the Duomo.Laura is great!

Manuela🇨🇭 Switzerland

5 June 2019

We can highly recommend Laura as a local guide to anyone looking for a professional and enjoyable tour of Milan. Laura organized for us a wonderful customized tour of the Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle), the Duomo (cathedral) and Teatro alla Scala (La Scala theater and opera house), three major symbols of Milano. Everything worked smoothly from the time we requested the offer via the website, all the way up to the end of the tour. Laura is extremely knowledgeable about the historical facts and prepared a well-paced journey that unveiled the shared history between the three monuments, allowing us the time to explore and enjoy the tour. Thanks to Laura’s keen passion for the history of the city, we could almost experience the past events unfold as she recounted them. She also organized fast track tickets for the visits and we had nearly no waiting times at the entry, which was very much appreciated 😊 Laura enabled us to discover the ancient roots of Milano and to experience a vibrant historical city, filled with beautiful architecture and charming details. Thanks very much Laura, we had an amazing time and greatly enjoyed ourselves! M. & J.Experience a wonderful historical Milano!

Nikita🇺🇸 United States

3 June 2019

Laura was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. She gave us a wonderful tour of the Duomo di Milano! Would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Milano!! Not only do you get a private personal tour at a very reasonable cost but you get to skip a (huge) line and learn the beautiful history of the church. Laura was awesome

shawn🇺🇸 United States

1 June 2019

Laura was on time, knowledgable and willing to adapt to bad weather, and a concert near the Duomo. When engaged in deeper conversation, Laura responded willingly. It was a great tour with a great guide. Highly recommend. Our first use of withlocals & it was great

shankar🇮🇳 India

23 May 2019

Laura gave us a good Overview of Milan and its history. She is a patient, kind and knowledgeable guide. I would highly recommend her. Laura Serena is an excellent guide

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

18 May 2019

Could not have been happier! Laura was knowledgeable and very informative. She was also very pleasant. This tour was well worth the time and money.Perfect

Richard🇮🇹 Italy

14 May 2019

Laura showed us a great time at the Duomo - she was promptly on time, very welcoming and hospitable and a wealth of knowledge and information! I'd been to the Duomo several times before, but have never learnt so much about it's rich heritage and history as I did on this trip, thanks to Laura! I can highly recommend her for any of your sightseeing plans in Milano.Fantastic tour of the Duomo Milano