Francesca

The Historian Lover

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  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
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Francesca

I am a former journalist with a degree in modern languages and passionate about history of art; I had the opportunity to be a guide during Milan Expo 2015 and I decided to follow my inner calling to be a guide and a tour leader! I love being with people and showing them my city, Milan. Cities are not merely cities, they are "human beings" in their own rights and deserve to be "told" to people, like stories.

  • I live in Milan
  • I speak English, Français, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 16 hours

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Nicole
4 March 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
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
pia.lambert
21 February 2025
Sympathique et sachante, la balade fut très agréable Adorable !
Annie
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
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16 February 2025
Francesca is knowledgeable about Milan's history and its impact on language, cuisine, and culture. We toured in the Brera area and had several staples that all hit the spot: focaccia pizza, charcuterie and wine, cappuccino and hot chocolate, gelato, cannoli, and cannoncini. A great way to spend an afternoon early in our visit!Wonderful, informative, captivating
Peter
15 February 2025
Francesca is a very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate guide who is also open to having a nice and good conversation. Absolutely recommended. Very pleasant !
Barbara
14 February 2025
During our recent trip to Milan we had the pleasure of being guided by Francesca for a 3 hour tour of the city. She is a very pleasant and knowledgeable guide with a passion for the city's history, culture and art. The tour balanced iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Sforza Castle with hidden gems we would have never discovered on our own. If you are visiting Milan for the first time and want an introduction to this beautiful city, we highly recommend booking a tour with Francesca.Wonderful Tour Guide in Milan
Craig
9 February 2025
We did a foodie tour with Francesca , what a lovely tour. Francesca took us on a tour of Milan sampling food,sweets,& wine. Best way to see a city. Francesca is knowledgeable and excellent at conveying the information to us. I am looking forward to doing another tour with her. Thank you Francesca for a lovely tour.Milan Feb 08 25
Anastasia
5 February 2025
We have been to Milan quite a few times, but always explored the city on our own. Having a special occasion during the last trip to Italy, we decided to try something different, though. Choosing a tour of Milan’s best food spots with Francesca was absolutely right. Great places to see and visit, amazing food and wonderful company made our day. We discovered the city from the other angle and saw it with a local’s eyes. Definitely recommend to anyone coming to Milan!A pleasant day in Milan
Deanna
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

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