TOURS OF MILAN & BEYOND
Milan is more than a fashion capital
Our tours are recommended by Saveur and have received hundreds of five stars on Airbnb
Everyone knows that luxurious Milan is one of the world’s most fashionable cities, but the broader cultural fabric of this enchanting city is little known. An urban mix of old-world and contemporary chic, authentic Milan is waiting to be discovered. Our tours take you directly to the source to uncover these local historic, artistic, and gastronomical secrets and experience them for yourself.
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The ultimate introduction to Milan by mouth for first-timers. Explore destinations for visitors from all around the world who come to shop and (most importantly) to eat.
3 hours | 145€ per person | 5 food and drink stops
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Walk and eat your way from Brera, Milan’s historic hub of artisans, to Navigli, once a working-class district and now the city’s vibrant capital of aperitivo.
4 hours | 185€ per person | 6-7 food and drink stops
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new: Milan’s Chinatown
Welcome to Milan’s Chinatown, where tradition meets trend in dumpling shops and enotecas. Walk along Via Paolo Sarpi, discovering hidden gems and cult-favorite street food. This tour is perfect for adventurous eaters.
3 hours | 145€ per person | 5 food and drink stops
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A private tour means you can focus on the flavors you’re crazy about and skip what you don’t like. More cheese and less panettone? No problem. Double the sweets and ditch the salumi? Make it yours!
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Culinary Concierge
The best restaurants in Milan are often those without an online booking platform but still require reservations. Let us curate a personalized list for you and handle the bookings!
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New: formaggio frenzy
Lombardia boasts the highest number of DOP cheeses in Italy, making it the ultimate destination to explore the art of cheese. Taste 8-10 locally produced cheeses, each expertly paired with exceptional regional wines, for a truly authentic gastronomic experience.
Join us for a deep dive tour of Italy’s iconic city…
Our tours showcase the best of Milan, from iconic Milanese destinations to the city’s more obscure locales. Our tours center on the finer things in life – local food and wine, history, art, design, and architecture.
…Or come along on an excursion outside city limits
We also offer opportunities to venture outside the city center, such as our cycling tour that traverses Milan’s hinterlands and historic canal system.
We’re happy to customize any excursion around dietary requests or arrange workshops and deep dives into your favorite Northern Italian delights, from panettone to risotto to Lombard cheese.
Feeling adventurous?
Join a multi-day tour for true Italian immersion
If you want to take your tour experience to the next level, try one of our longer, multi-day tours that take you on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant cities and charming regions of northern and central Italy.
October 2025 | Milan & Piemonte
Autumn in Northern Italy is a magical time for food and drink lovers when the scene reaches an indulgent peak. From the colorful vineyards of Piemonte to the relaxed elegance of Milan, the summer crowds have thinned, leaving behind a peaceful Northern Italy. Bathed in warm, golden light—with the occasional dramatic raincloud rolling in—Northern Italy in fall is a time of indulgence, the opportunity to experience harvest and the Alba Truffle Festival. October 16-24, 2025 — In collaboration with Noa Emas of Spinasse in Seattle. Contact ciao@risottoandsteel.com for pricing and full itinerary. 2 places remaining
October 2025 | Le Marche
Stay on a private farm estate, visit the UNESCO city of Urbino, Pesaro and Fano and cook with local ingredients on this small group tour in Le Marche, led by chef instructor and author of Italy By Ingredient, Viola Buitoni.
Contact ciao@risottoandsteel.com for pricing and full itinerary.
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