15 Best Milan Tours & Experiences 2021

The best way to spend a couple of hours in Milano

I enjoyed a lot! Andrea is very nice and friendly. His English is very fluent. He also knows so much about the history, traditions, politics, and culture of Milano, as well as of Italy in general. I've learned and seen a lot - I cannot even estimate the time I would have spent alone to discover everything. I also enjoyed talking with Andrea about daily life, people's wishes and beliefs, and politics. I would recommend to organize a tour with Andrea to everyone, regardless of whether you've already been in Milano or not. So, if you value your time, if you value well provided information, if you value a nice company - book a tour with Andrea!
And to Andrea I wish good luck in what he is doing! Good job!

Reviewed by An Inactive User • August 29, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

Your best & most interesting tour in Milan is with Andrea!

Taking an "off track" tour with Andrea, was the best choice we could have made. Andrea takes you to spots you normally wouldn't see or even know of, and it are these spots which make Milan even more interesting and beautiful. To see Milan through Andrea's eyes, accompanied by his stories and extensive knowledge, was an unforgettable and dear way to explore the city center. The fact that Andrea is very kind and flexible, intelligent and speaks English perfectly, completed our Milan experience. We highly recommend Andrea as your tourhost in Milan!

Tour in Milan: Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center. Photo by Sascha.

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Reviewed by Sascha • May 06, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

Andrea took me on a private tour around some of the more unusual and unexpected sights of Milan. I won't spoil the surprises, but I found going off the beaten path much more enlightening than just checking out all the usual touristic places. What was just as impressive as his knowledge of Milanese history and culture was his flexibility to adapt the tour to my interests and also for altering the time of the tour at the very last minute when I was unable to make the original time.
Thanks Andrea!

Reviewed by Matt • November 22, 2016

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

Great way to explore more about Milan!

Had a short period in Milan before going to Lugano so decided to take on this tour. Was pleasantly surprised with each places that I discovered along the way less traveled. Andrea is easy to talk with and really knows about the details of each places! It was a great way to spend the little time that you have to learn more about this city!

Reviewed by Eriani • September 27, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

Just like walking with a friend

I had really enjoyed the tour around Milan, even weather was not so good. It was interesting, full of surprising historical facts, which covers architecture, people and culture of Milan and Italy. Andrea is a great tour guide, friendly and speaks english very well. I would recomend this tour to a friend.

Reviewed by Vykinta • February 12, 2019

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

Discovering Milan from another perspective

As history fans, it was really nice to discover some hidden gems with Andrea. If you have any questions for the rest of your stay in Milan, don't hesitate to ask him! He has some nice tips, like one of the best gelati we had on our three weeks trip in Italy!

Reviewed by Catherine • October 29, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

A very diverse tour with a lot of information, we enjoyed it!

Reviewed by Minh Hang • August 28, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Great tour!

It's hard to explain in detail why this tour is so good without potentially ruining some of the more surprising/interesting stops. Milan's key tourist spots are pronounced enough that you don't need a guide to see or find them - which is exactly why you should opt for this tour with Andrea. It's 2-3 hours but feels more like an hour and it will guarantee you make the most of your stay.

Many of the stops are hidden in plain sight which makes a game of the tour as you try to spot things ordinarily mundane that could be hiding more interesting truths. Andrea is obviously very knowledgeable about his City and concluding the tour, kindly walked us to the metro station where he offered us advice on places to visit for the rest of our visit in Milan.

It may not be the cheapest tour but it's certainly worth the money!

Reviewed by Maria • March 22, 2018

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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The gems of an amazing city

To anyone who will visit Milan is I would suggest to meet up with him when arriving in this magnificent city. Almost like a Dan Brown novel it is bound to give more insights and a detailed look to the city.
Andrea's passion as a true local of Milan is showed during the whole tour. He is great company to be around and the gems that Milan has to offer do provide interesting conversational subjects that even some of the Italians could learn from.

For the traveler who is interested in culture, secrets and unique insights to Milan I highly recommend Andrea and see the secrets that Milan has to offer, especially in larger groups since there is always a part of the tour that will grasp the interest you.

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Reviewed by Albert • November 20, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Superb personal tour of the hidden side of Milan

Andrea gave us a wonderful personal tour of central Milan, pointing out something unique at each stop. He was in no hurry and gave us ample time to ask questions and take photos, etc. He was an excellent guide and we felt very special having him to show us around. We would highly recommend this tour, especially if you are new to Milan, or even if you have been before. This was our second time here but we are now much better informed, thanks to Andrea. He also paused for a coffee with us at the end of the tour, to show us other places to visit on our own later during our stay. We give this tour 5 stars!

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Reviewed by chris and jan • October 11, 2016

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Worked out perfectly, highly recommended

I thought TripShooter was excellent. I was looking for a photographer in Milan to photograph a surprise engagement. I knew the time and date but not a specific location in advance. TripShooter was able to arrange a local photographer (Alessandro, who was excellent) and suggest a location (Castle Sforzesco, which I did not end up using, but it provided a good mental jumping off point). Everything went very smoothly and I was able to communicate effectively with Alessandro both in advance and on the day of the shoot.

Thank you again for helping me to put together a magical surprise photo shoot.

Reviewed by HenryKnows... / TripAdvisor • February 22, 2018

Private 1-Hour Professional Photo Shoot in Milan

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An excellent private walking tour!

We were a company of 5 people, all of us excited with our guide Andrea!!! He had shown us familiar and non familiar sightseeings of the town that even local people don't know. He explained us the history of them, he was very descriptive and kind. He answered all of our questions. He also gave us some tips about the next days of our staying in Milano. He recommended us places for food, aperitivo and ice-cream, all of them were excellent too. I have done other walking tours in Milano in the past and I highly recommend him. Now, I feel that I deeply know the town!! Thank you very much Andrea!!

Reviewed by DESPINA • April 25, 2018

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Excellent choice

We had a great time with Giacomo showing us around the Duomo and explaining us everything in very nice detail. He was very knowledgeable and also shared many interesting stories with us not only concerning the Duomo itself, but also about the city. Some highlights of the tour was seeing the craddle of Christianity below the Duomo Plaza and the great views from the rooftop across Milan.
Giacomo also had some excellent tips for restaurants and places to see! Thanks for a perfect start of our visit to the city.

Reviewed by Dietrich • June 19, 2017

Secrets of the Duomo Private Tour in Milan

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Fascinating tour of hidden gems!

Andrea took myself and 6 friends on such a fascinating tour of Milan - a great way to squeeze in some culture on a short weekend break! We saw sites we would never have known about were it not for Andrea's knowledge which meant we avoided many of the crowds during fashion week. Andrea is a font of knowledge and answered all of our questions, adding interesting tidbits here and there. Highly recommend if you want to get off the tourist trail and learn something a bit different about this beautiful city!

Reviewed by Holly • September 25, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Fantastic tour!

Me and my father attended this tour in August 2018. It was a great tour and Andreas was so insightful and passionate about the city it just made the whole experience enjoyable. He gave us some hints on where to go for something to eat and drink afterwards, which were superb.

We would highly recommend this tour for anyone who would like to see places you wouldn’t necessarily see if you took it upon yourself to walk around, and are looking for a casual tour.

Reviewed by Calum • August 06, 2018

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Bravissimo!

I was in Milan for a company conference. Saturday morning was booked for a guided tour of some art museum and the Duomo. Art is not something that interests me in any way, so I did not expect too much. But, with such an inspired and knowledgeable guide as Giacomo Zavatteri even I truly enjoyed art, the walk in the city and the Duomo.

Book tour and you can't go wrong. My guess is that Giacomo can make almost anything you choose to visit interesting.

Reviewed by Slorben / TripAdvisor • June 08, 2017

Secrets of the Duomo Private Tour in Milan

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Like walking with a friend

So happy to have booked this tour with Andrea on our first full day in Milan. He has a passion for, and a tremendous wealth of knowledge about his extraordinary city & happily shared that with us during our walk. After we completed the tour, he took the time to point out areas of the city on our map that he thought we'd enjoy exploring on our own. Time well spent with a very nice young man.

Reviewed by Janet • May 17, 2019

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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HIGHLY Recommend!

I loved my tour with Andrea! It was pouring rain, which I was not prepared for, but visiting places that I never even would've known existed was worth getting soaked. I really enjoyed hearing the history and folklore about the city. And I loved the surprises! My friend did a typical tourist tour at the same time and let's just say, it was obvious who had the better experience ;)

Reviewed by Ashley • March 30, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Terrific walk across the city's hidden

Andrea is local and knows Milan and its history inside out. The tour is a great opportunity to visit all the places you won't find in the regular guides. He is flexible and can answer all the questions you might have about Milan. Spending just two days in the city it was a perfect way to get a glimpse of it and its history. Definitely recommendable, Andrea is a great guide.

Reviewed by Krzysztof • November 04, 2017

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center

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Rain didn’t stop us!

My daughters and I spent nearly three hours together with Andrea exploring Milan. Andrea was full of historical facts about the city he loves. His demeanor was very pleasant despite the heavy rain. The girls especially enjoyed the visit to the church with the bones. Book with Andrea! You won’t be sorry!!

Reviewed by Noelle • October 13, 2018

Step off the Tourist Track! A Walk in Milan City Center