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Milan Like a Local: Private Tour
5.0
8 Ratings
Milano
Discover Milan’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide. Enjoy authentic food and rich history on this personalized walking tour.
Discover Milan’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems with a local guide. Enjoy authentic food and rich history on this personalized walking tour.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Milan - Welcome to Milan, where every corner tells a story, and every street hides a secret. On this one-of-a-kind journey, I’ll take you beyond the postcard-perfect landmarks—like the iconic Duomo—and lead you into Milan’s soul. We’ll wander through hidden courtyards filled with whispered history, explore the vibrant Navigli district with its…
- Milan - Welcome to Milan, where every corner tells a story, and every street hides a secret. On this one-of-a-kind journey, I’ll take you beyond the postcard-perfect landmarks—like the iconic Duomo—and lead you into Milan’s soul. We’ll wander through hidden courtyards filled with whispered history, explore the vibrant Navigli district with its charming canals and lively atmosphere, and discover artisan shops tucked away in cobblestone alleys. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an adventure through Milan’s most cherished spots and its best-kept secrets, designed to make you fall in love with the city in a way only locals can.
- Duomo di Milano - You’ll see the Cathedral of Milan. The 3rd Largest in the world! and the relevant history regarding it.
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - You’ll see the mesmerizing Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele, having the actual name of “Il Salotto degli Borghesi”! never heard of that, ya? That’s what i plan to share with you including the history and a lot of knowledge!
- Piazza della Scala - You’ll be looking at the only monument of Leonardo da Vinci himself in Milan, the Scala theatre and much more history!
- I Navigli - You’ll be seeing the famous Canals in Milan where you can have an Aperitivo like i Milanesi!
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Castello Sforzesco - We will be seeing the castle of Milan including the old monuments of the town.
A part from that, there’s a very pleasant park and has the Arch of Peace just beside the castle.
What's Included
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Local Host / Guide
- Private and personalized walking tour with a local
- Tea and coffee
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
- Local Host / Guide
- Private and personalized walking tour with a local
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Tickets to any attractions
- Private transportation
- Tickets to any attractions
Additional Information
Welcome to Milan! I’m Shan, a local who knows this vibrant city inside out. I’ll guide you through the iconic landmarks like the Duomo and the hidden gems. As we explore, i’ll share insights into rich history and where to find the best authentic MIlanese food. I love travelling, meeting new people, and believe Milan, where trends are set, offers some of…
Welcome to Milan! I’m Shan, a local who knows this vibrant city inside out. I’ll guide you through the iconic landmarks like the Duomo and the hidden gems. As we explore, i’ll share insights into rich history and where to find the best authentic MIlanese food. I love travelling, meeting new people, and believe Milan, where trends are set, offers some of the best food globally! I’m excited to share my city with you!
- Total duration will also be including the walking time.
Location
Cathedral Square
Piazza del Duomo
We can meet beneath the Vittorio Emanuele's HORSE Statue.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Passport11027050896
Dec 31, 2024
Great Local Tour Guide - Shan was very personable, flexible and knowledgeable. He did a very good job and was a pleasure to be with. A perfect tour for my family’s first time in Milan.
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Mithilag2024
Dec 25, 2024
Fantastic experience, very personalised tour, highly recommend Shan! - We didn't have a lot of time so we only booked 2 hours with a local guide. It wasn't enough to scratch the surface of Milan beyond the famous sites, BUT Shan did an excellent job of showing us through the city! He was a font of knowledge and a very entertaining and enthusiastic guide! Clearly proud of the city he calls home and it showed in his knowledge of the city and its rich history. In face he gave us more facts on the Duomo than our Duomo guide 🤭 I highly recommend any traveller booking a solo guided tour with a local, but if your budget allows try book 3 to 4 hours so you have more time to explore with your guide! It is absolutely worth it!
Thank you again to Shan for making our last day on holiday and in Milan so memorable!
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Laura
Nov 5, 2024
A great experience - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the amazing sights we visited. The pace of the tour was casual, which gave us an opportunity to ask questions as needed...and enjoy a cup of espresso at a cafe!
I recommend this tour.
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694chantals
Oct 14, 2024
Great Family Sightseeing Tour - We spent two super interesting and entertaining hours with Shan in Milan. He knew how to introduce our children to the city in an age-appropriate way and got them really involved in the conversation. We would book Shan again at any time!
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Jessicass4147ll
Oct 1, 2024
The Perfect Milan Tour - My husband and I had a wonderful tour with Shan. We were not very familiar with Milan and booked very last minute but with just a few answers from us on what we enjoy, Shan was able to plan an amazing tour for us. He was very personable and we felt more like we were learning about the city from an old friend. It was a great mix of history and architecture for us and Shan was very accommodating. We will definitely be coming back to Milan and working with him in the future.
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Aarontm785sw
Sep 5, 2024
Intro to Milan - Perfect balance of history and lifestyle - I can’t say enough nice things about this tour. Shan was kind and professional from the start. He reached out after I booked to introduce himself and set expectations for our time together, which I appreciated.
During the tour, Shan’s passion for the city, both the history and the culture, was very obvious. We visited Il Duomo, the statue of Leonardo & his disciples, the Sanctuary of San Bernardino alle Ossa, Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, and the Navigli district. At each stop he took the time to share information about the site, answer all of my questions, and he was able to tie it all back to the history of Milan. His passion and excitement and eagerness to share totally elevated my experience. Although the city itself is magical in so many ways, I feel confident saying the tour would not have been the same without Shan.
In between the historic sites we made fun stops to get espresso and shop. I communicated I was interested in learning about the history, but wanted a taste of the everyday life in Milan. He made sure I got everything I wanted. We even shared an apertivo at one of his favorite places in town! After the tour was over he left me with an incredible dinner restaurant recommendation and shared some tips for getting back to the airport when my trip is over. He was personable, intelligent, passionate, honest; all the things you’d hope for in a guide. It felt less like a guided tour and more like visiting a friend who was showing me around their favorite city.
I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city. Traveling alone and having never been to Italy I was nervous to explore the city when I first arrived, but after my time with Shan I felt confident enough to take advantage of what Milan has to offer. Shan will make sure you have all the knowledge necessary to truly appreciate and enjoy your time in Milan.
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Aaron_t
Sep 5, 2024
Amazing tour of Milan - Perfect introduction to the history & lifestyle - I can’t say enough nice things about this tour. Shan was kind and professional from the start. He reached out after I booked to introduce himself and set expectations for our time together, which I appreciated.
During the tour, Shan’s passion for the city, both the history and the culture, was very obvious. We visited Il Duomo, the statue of Leonardo & his disciples, the Sanctuary of San Bernardino alle Ossa, Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, and the Navigli district. At each stop he took the time to share information about the site, answer all of my questions, and he was able to tie it all back to the history of Milan. His passion and excitement and eagerness to share totally elevated my experience. Although the city itself is magical in so many ways, I feel confident saying the tour would not have been the same without Shan.
In between the historic sites we made fun stops to get espresso and shop. I communicated I was interested in learning about the history, but wanted a taste of the everyday life in Milan. He made sure I got everything I wanted. We even shared an apertivo at one of his favorite places in town! After the tour was over he left me with an incredible dinner restaurant recommendation and shared some tips for getting back to the airport when my trip is over. He was personable, intelligent, passionate, honest; all the things you’d hope for in a guide. It felt less like a guided tour and more like visiting a friend who was showing me around their favorite city.
I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city. Traveling alone and having never been to Italy I was nervous to explore the city when I first arrived, but after my time with Shan I felt confident enough to take advantage of what Milan has to offer. Shan will make sure you have all the knowledge necessary to truly appreciate and enjoy your time in Milan.
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Hannibal_g
Aug 31, 2024
Start Early like the Milanese Do! - Shan was an excellent guide today, and he truly exemplified why it really pays-off (to get to know a city first-hand) using the services of a personal guide. We started (upon arrival) the day early and that was the best time to see Milano’s locales without pressing crowds and hordes of tourists.
Shan explained with passion the many facets of Milanese Life: First incorporated during Roman times all-the-way to becoming a city of its own in 590 AD. We checked out the Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II after starting out at the Teatro Alla Scala. The tours held inside Duomo are ONLY run by 3rd parties who profess to skip the lines and get you in there! Don’t bother with any of that. It’s not worth it. Just get in early and see the city without the hordes if you wake up with early enough oomph! Shan gave us an overview of each of the quartieri with ease. We asked guidance in maneuvering the city by metro. He taught us how to purchase a 1-day-bus-treno pass, since we did not have a rental car. Hence, we were able to revisit (on our own time) the lovely canals eastern market neighborhood and checkout the fashionable Brera and Parco Sempione after the tour was over, later in the day. We even had purchased a rooftop Viator special which Shan had informed us about that allowed us to climb the steps up the Duomo and see city from way above in the PM hours.
All in all, this was a memorable journey and a wonderful introduction to Milano. Highly recommend this 3 hour tour!
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