Milan Centre Food Tour of 7+ Italian Tastings with Risotto & Wine
Description
Experience Milan like a local on our Secret Food Tour. Start your journey with a true Lombard classic: creamy risotto with taleggio & pear, prepared with traditional techniques. Explore the trendy and lively Navigli neighbourhood while tasting arancina, one of Italy’s most iconic street foods. As we pass some of Milan’s oldest churches, we’ll stop for a local pride: unique Milanese-style pizza, a fluffy and delicious city staple. Save room for a traditional Pasticciotto, a golden, flaky pastry filled with rich custard, paired with an authentic Italian coffee and its signature "cremina." We’ll end on a high note with artisanal gelato, crafted with exceptional care and natural ingredients. As with all our tours, there’s also our delicious Secret Dish, served with a special seasonal side!
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Itinerary
Porta Genova is a railway station in Milan, Italy, located on the Passante Ferroviario di Milano suburban railway line. It was opened in 2004 and provides connections to other parts of Milan and the surrounding regions. The station is named after the nearby Porta Genova, one of the ancient gates of the city walls of Milan.
Darsena is a district in Milan, Italy, located in the Navigli area. It is known for its lively nightlife, trendy bars, and restaurants. The district takes its name from the Naviglio Grande canal, which used to serve as a commercial port and is now a popular spot for strolling and boating. The Darsena area has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, becoming one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Milan.
The Naviglio is a canal system in Milan, Italy, comprised of the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese. The canals were originally built in the 12th century to connect Milan with other cities and to facilitate commerce. Today, the Naviglio is a popular tourist attraction, known for its picturesque waterways, historic bridges, and vibrant nightlife in the Darsena district. The Naviglio Grande is lined with cafes, restaurants, and bars, and is a popular place for boat rides and walks. The Naviglio Pavese, on the other hand, is a quieter and more rural canal that runs through the countryside.
A "Porta Ticinese" was already part of the medieval walls of Milan (12th century); the medieval gate is one of the few remnants of the medieval walls that are still in place, and it is located in the same area as the modern "Porta Ticinese", but closer to the city centre (as the medieval walls enclosed a smaller area than the Spanish walls). The current location of the gate (in a plaza that is now called "Piazzale XIV Maggio") was established during the Spanish rule, in the 16th century.
We walk and see the shopping street in one of the world's shopping capitals.
Discover the beauty of one of the coolest squares and building in the world: we won't enter the dome, but we'll have a look at it from the outside and leave our guests right in front of it.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Reviews(306)
Elena was such a great guide! Full of energy and passionate about Milan, its history and FOOD! Every single dish was so so good, the wine, variety of dishes that I would never have tried on my own. There wasn’t one thing that I didn’t like. It was a good way to see some of Milan and eat great food. Elena also gave great recommendations. She really made the tour fantastic!
It was great to meet you! Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your time in the city. We'd love to see you again whenever your travels bring you back.
Davide was fantastic with great energy. He was very knowledgeable about the area with great recommendations.
It was a pleasure to welcome you. Your review reflects exactly the kind of day we hope every guest enjoys with Secret Food Tours. We look forward to seeing you again!
Excellent tour and really great guide!
Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours! We're grateful we could be part of your visit, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you again.
Elena was amazing! She took us to all of the best local spots and gave us such amazing knowledge of Milan. Our personal favorite was the cannoli, risotto with cheese and pears, and the gelato (of course)!
Every visit begins with a guest placing their time in our hands. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again!
It ended up just being myself so had my own private tour with Elena. She is an amazing guide showing us some Milanese dishes and food the locals visit and eat. There was alot of food, but from previous experience I made sure I had an empty stomach. The only item I could not eat was the large Arancini which normally would be split between two. I ate the rest later. Highly recommend this tour to have an introduction to the food scene in Milan and Elena will provide recommendations around Milan and near your hotel.
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We love taking Secret Food Tours, and this time was no exception. Elena was a great guide that was passionate about the food we ate and the meaning behind it, especially the joys of eating with others. Definitely go on this tour; you’ll end up happy and full.
Every booking represents a choice, and we're grateful yours brought you to us. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours and until next time!
This was such a rewarding tour. Food quality & quantity are so much. I couldn’t eat much at the last stop because I was so full. Elena, our tour guide was so passionate about food. The way she described everything was amazing. Very knowledgeable about the areas she took us to as well. The FOOD - omg insanely delicious!!!! Our guide sent us all the stops we went to & more recommendations in the area to go visit during the trip. She went out of her way to send me recs for where I had my Airbnb. Don’t think - just book this tour!! You won’t be disappointed.
Thank you for coming along! We hope the tour gave you plenty to enjoy and remember as your travels continued. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
This tour is amazing, showing you real authentic places to eat where locals would go. You won’t be disappointed, and come on an empty stomach. Elana was our guide and she was fantastic, so knowledgeable and very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your kind words. It’s always rewarding to hear from guests after their tour. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
One of my favourite ways to experience a city! I will always recommend the secret food tours.
We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It’s wonderful to know the tour became such an enjoyable part of your time in the city. We’d love to have you join Secret Food Tours again!
Fantastic food tour!! So much food and a terrific group. Our guide David was very informative, energetic and passionate!! Highly recommend.
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