Take a walk off the beaten track, away from the tourist crowds, and see the real side of Milan. On this private tour, go beyond the classic route and explore Navigli where you’ll experience a different Milan, like a local with a local by your side!
Characterized by an articulated architectural configuration which combines seven existing buildings with three new structures, the venue is the result of the transformation of a distillery dating back to the 1910’s.
Instead of going to a restaurant, enjoy a delicious home-made meal at a local's place! Enjoy a traditional Italian dinner with local foodie Francesca, a passionate home cook who loves preparing delicious dishes after her family recipes.
We are a family of four and we visited Milan in June 2025. Our boys are 11 years old and we wanted to organise a tour around Milan and the Navigli area that would be interesting to them and fun. Francesco rose to the challenge. On an extremely hot day, he managed to take us around the city and give us a very interesting aspect of the sights adjusting the content to his audience. He is a very knowledgeable guide that extends beyond the history to the details and stories behind the scenes that make all the difference. Our tour ended at an amazing trattoria that he had booked for us to have lunch which we would never have found out on our own. Thank you!
Off the Beaten Track in Milan: Navigli Tour
Russell
About local
27 June 2025
Great evening
We attended Francesca's for the evening meal. I had previously informed her that my wife had various intolerances to certain food and take that into consideration when preparing our menu. The food and her company were fantastic. I would highly recommend her to any person who would be considering a home meal cooked by a local.
Milanese Home- Dinner Experience
Mark
About local
Charming and Knowledgeable Guide!
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.
Off the Beaten Track in Milan: Navigli Tour
Stefan
About local
It was a blast with Francesca
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!
