Milan Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Guided Walking Tour
Description
This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Milan from a unique perspective! Get to know Milan on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Milan at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Sforza Castle, Duomo, Piazza della Scala, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. All our tours are carbon-neutral. Please be aware that Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is open only Wednesday-Sunday until 5 pm
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Itinerary
Originally built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification, it was one of the largest citadels in Europe but now houses several of the city's museums and art collections.
It was worth taking nearly six centuries to built, as this is the largest church in Italy and second largest of the world. We will not enter the building, we will only visit it from the outside.
This pedestrian central square is named after the renowned Teatro alla Scala opera house, found on the North-Western side of the square.
Visit other places in Milan together with your local host
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset
Reviews(304)
This was the last day of our 18 day European tour. We had walked 2.5-4 miles for last 16 days and were very tired. Several factors with tour, this was WW2 liberation day from Germany, many people off work, we originally scheduled Last Supper tour but it was closed this week. What we thought we booked - going into Duomo and other churches etc didn't happen. The tour guide we had Picca was well versed in Milan. He had been tour guide for many years and knew lots of history, buidling facts, design history and assorted minutia. We went in the Arcade and that was only buidling. Beautiful but really had wanted to see inside of Duomo and other historic buildings. I was very tired and had a leg injury which walking and steps weren't kind. After 3 hrs (4 hr tour) we wanted to just get to hotel and get ready for flight next day. Instead we were dragged to places we didn't care to see nor were they neither important or of interest. We were going to try to get back to hotel ourself without guide, but we just didn't know where we were. We explained to City Unscripted that we weren't happy with the tour and didn't blame tour guide because we may have been at fault because our expectation didn't match tour or the May 25th celebration precluded getting tickets to see some sights. Needless to say I wouldn't recommend spending 4 hrs just looking at buildings. Please note: during our Italian trip we had some really good tours but had 2 stinkers and 1 - no show. City Unscripted stated they would refund 30% back, but we haven't seen that from our travel company Compass Travel or them.
Armando Guide, was profesional and sweet, he explain every details, about Duomo and other attractions, we ate ice cream it was delicious 😻👏🏼🍦🍦☕️, my son is autistic he was very compasión and did accommodations for take photos por us. He send me details for my ride to the meeting point. He was very communicative. Highly recommendation 👏🏼👏🏼 also he explain the name about many dishes 🍕🍕and Milanesa 👍🏼👏🏼
Our guide, Deborah, accompanied us for 4 hours by the most representative of Milan, explaining all the details with great professionalism and answering all our questions with great kindness. We really liked him. All very well organized. Highly recommended
Our walking tour of Milan with Francesca was fantastic! Francesca was a true local from Milan and knew her city well, which was much appreciated. She showed us many of Milan’s highlights and gave lots of history and interesting information. Additionally, Francesca reached out ahead of time to touch base and was easy to communicate with via WhatsApp with any additional details before the tour. Highly recommend!
Salvatore was a terrific guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared interesting insights throughout our walking tour. He even told us where to stand so he could take great pics of us with the perfect background. You will be very happy if you select this tour!
Great tour by Salvatore, who spoke very good English. He gave us a great history lesson about the city, the "must see" sights, and just as important the contrast between the old Milan and the new. Great lessons on how to use the underground subway, which is a fantastic system. Not going to lie, our first night in Milan was a bit overwhelming - it's a huge city. Salvatore gave us the lay of the land, made us comfortable to continue exploring on our own and quickly made us glad we chose Milan as a destination. Always good to get a guide that you'd think you'd be friends with if you lived in the city!
Nice to walk through Milan with a guide. Our guide Omar knew a lot about the history and if you are interested in that it is very nice. He'll take you places you wouldn't find yourself.
Yesterday was our first day in Milan so we decided to book this tour for our group of four (two couples). We were assigned Omar as our guide and it was a great experience. We saw the main sites as well as some hidden gems, got pointed in the right direction of where to explore further and had every question answered. We walked around 12,000 steps on the tour so great for getting your steps in too!
This was a fantastic and unique walking tour with Arianna visiting the hidden gems of Milan. She was very responsive when I set up my trip and texted me updates throughout. She met me at Central Station, offered options as to what I wanted to see and learn and always had interesting information about the districts we visited. We rode the metro and the tram together, seeing the sights, as well as walking through beautiful and out-of-the-way streets. I felt I saw so much more than I would ever have been able to solo. Plus, Arianna is a warm, personable, guide and I learned a lot about local culture and the city . I can highly recommend this trip with Arianna as your guide! Thank you, Arianna, it was such a pleasure touring with you!
The warmth and deep knowledge of Milan's history by Sara was amazing. We saw so many highlights and learnt a lot of history facts. And detail We recommend this tour strogly especially for adults. Trevor Sargent 8th May 2025
