Off the Beaten Track in Milan: Private City Tour
Description
Ready to experience a side of Milan like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Navigli! If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Milan? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Basilica di San Lorenzo, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and more that let the true form of the city shine! Withlocals Off the Beaten Track 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 by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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The alley takes its name from a wash house, still largely intact, in use from the nineteenth century to the 1950s to wash clothes and linen. It was originally called "Vicol de Bugandee" (from "bugada", laundry) and took its current name only later.
Dating back to the fourth century, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore in Milan is one of the oldest churches in Milan and Italy as a whole.
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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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: all tours carbon emissions are offset
Reviews(25)
Tour was cancelled at last minute with no option to replace. This left us scrambling to find something else to do that day.
Hi there, We're very sorry for the last-minute cancellation and the inconvenience it caused during your trip. We understand how frustrating it must have been to adjust your plans on short notice, and we deeply regret the disruption. We're reviewing the situation internally to help prevent this from happening again and to ensure a more reliable experience for our guests. Best wishes, Withlocals Team
We had an excellent sightseeing tour in Milan! Salvatore was incredibly knowledgeable, providing insights far beyond the usual “standard” information. Each stop felt enriching as they shared in-depth historical and cultural details, making the experience truly unique and memorable. We left with a much deeper appreciation of Milan. Highly recommended!
We had an amazing time with Salvatore. He is an expert guide with great insight to the hidden treasures of Milan. After the cathedrals and museums it was fun to see a different side of Milan in the Navigli neighborhood. He took us all over town and showed us sights we would never have experienced without him. We had so much fun! It was exactly the type of tour we were looking for. It is a “not to miss” experience!
Salvatore is a knowledgeable and entertaining guide to the history and culture of Milan. We walked through the Navigli district and then through the Porta Nuova area. He has a dry sense of humour and adapts well to the group in front of him. The 2 1/2 hours flew by!
Our first time in Milan, so we booked to Salvatore to give us some insights. He did a great job, not only from various historical perspectives, but also cool neighborhoods to visit. Beyond the Navigli area, we also went to Porta Nuova to see new architectures which we also loved.
We lost the paper where to meet and without Wi-Fi could not view the tour. Salvatore was very kind and came and found us at the wrong location. He did not let it ruin the tour but instead we carried on snd had a great tour of a very interesting part of Milan with Roman influence, canals, nightlife etc. I recommend this tour and Salvatore very highly.
Fabulous two hours with Salvatore He is very knowledgeable and found some interesting things for us to see including fashion, food, architecture and history. Salvatore was able to adapt and modify the plan on the day when circumstances required
The tour guide was not enthusiastic and did not provide any in depth knowledge on the history of the city or at any of the stops. We traveled on the underground train and used our own passes. There was no conversation in between the stops unless we initiated it. The tour was expensive and not a good value for your money
Hi there, at Withlocals we want our guests to have the best experience of their trip so we are very disappointed to find out about your negative tour experience. As we cannot directly get in touch with you from here, please email us at info@withlocals.com and we will make sure to follow up on this issue. We are looking forward to your email. Thank you in advance. Have a great day, Withlocals
Salvatore was wonderful. We visited the canals and the futuristic city—both a must when in Milan. Walking these areas gave me a great perspective as to where we were in the city, and frankly, I really wish I had done this tour in the beginning of my visit. We also rode the subway together, again a nice learning experience. He was talkative, but not hyper—a nice leisurely stroll with lots of history and information.
Thank you so much Alessandro! A fantastic tour and for the time it felt like I was with a friend walking around and chatting but soaking up the sites. A highly recommended tour and guide!
