Top Lombardy Culinary Tours

Get beyond tourist fare and explore authentic local cuisine with this small-group food tour that stops at favorite eateries hidden in Como’s old town. Sample a variety of northern Italian goodies and learn about traditional local wine and food from your guide as you stroll past the cathedral and through the historic center. Tuck into plates of charcuterie, “polenta uncia”, “sciatt”, and other specialties—all paired with excellent Italian wines.

While Milan reigns supreme as Italy's fashion capital, its vibrant culinary heart beats in its streets. Join this private tour to uncover the city's best-kept street food secrets, a delicious mix of Milanese specialties. With your local guide, wander through Milan's most fashionable district, cherished by locals, and indulge in a gourmet street food experience. Savor authentic risotto from a family-run restaurant, a curated selection of Italian delicacies such as fine ham and cheese, visit a flavorful 1930’s patisserie, and a final, exceptional artisanal gelato—all paired with a glass of local wine. Vegetarian options are always available to ensure everyone enjoys this culinary adventure.

Milan is known for its fashion than its food, but the city is thick with great eateries if you know where to look. Discover the best spots to drink and dine in the buzzy Navigli district with an insider guide on this small-group food tour. Explore the variety of regional Italian food options in this compact area, including Sicilian, Neapolitan, and Pugliese specialties—along with Milanese classics. Sample a range of dishes paired with a glass of red wine as you stroll through Milan’s trendiest neighborhood.

Get an inside look into Bergamo’s historic cuisine with this gastro-tour led by a foodie guide. Explore the old town of Bergamo Alta on foot, stopping to sample rustic specialties and rich traditional dishes in a number of restaurants along the way. Learn about the evolution of the local cuisine from the Lombards to today, and end your tour with a scoop of stracciatella gelato, created in Bergamo.

From pasta to pastries to good coffee, the metropolitan city of Milan is chock full of delicious food. This small-group gourmet food tour covers some of the best treats that Lombardy has to offer over the course of a few hours. Visit restaurants and eateries throughout the city center to sample treats like risotto, cold cuts, and cheeses.

Unlike other Italian cities, Milan flies under the radar when it comes to food. But, the city has a rich culinary history, being the birthplace of treats such as panettone and risotto alla Milanese. This walking tour includes samples of both along with other local specialties, and showcases Milan’s landmarks, too. Italy’s oldest active shopping mall, the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Piazza Duomo are both on the list.

Don’t waste your time in tourist trap snack bars in Milan; discover the best of Milan’s cuisine and neighborhoods on a food tour of the Navigli canal district and Porta Ticinese. Visit bars and restaurants to learn about northern Italy’s famous aperitivo culture. Sample local wine, Milanese risotto, and more treats as you explore with a guide. Even better: Numbers are capped at 12 for a more sociable small-group tour.

Break up your sightseeing in Bergamo and experience the city’s food scene from an insider’s perspective with this small-group food tour. Visit food markets, artisan shops, and beloved landmark eateries to sample three different local specialties, both savory and sweet. Note your favorite spots to circle back to later on your own, and take in a few of Bergamo’s A-list attractions as you stroll the city center.

Eat like the locals in this foodie walking tour of the trendy Navigli neighborhood. Stroll its picturesque canals with your guide and indulge your tastebuds with hand-stretched pizza, fresh cuts of carpaccio and gorgonzola, and traditional chickpea pancakes. Get a step-by-step guide to creating a world-class sweet dessert. Leave your tour with an enriched understanding of Milanese culture, history, and cuisine.

Treat yourself to a food tour of Milan, and discover the best of the city’s cuisine. With a private guide, you’ll explore the vibrant Navigli and Brera neighborhoods. Sample 6 or 10 tastings and drinks, depending on the tour option you choose, from pizza and other local delicacies to locally produced wine. Along the way, you’ll learn all about beloved Milanese specialties, and get tips for the best places to eat in town.

This private 3,5-Hours boat experience offers a deeper, more immersive way to discover Lake Como - combining scenic cruising with authentic Italian food and wine. Departing from Como, you’ll explore some of the lake’s most iconic locations while enjoying a carefully curated Italian brunch served on board. As you cruise past historic villas, charming villages, and dramatic natural landscapes, you’ll have time to relax, taste, and truly experience the lake without rushing. With stops at panoramic spots such as the Orrido di Nesso and Bellagio, this experience is designed for travelers seeking a premium, intimate, and unforgettable Lake Como moment. Perfect for couples, celebrations, and food and wine lovers.

Take the guesswork out of exploring Milan—and leave the crowds behind—on this private tour of the city, focused on its gourmet food and drink scene and led by a local guide. Wander through the Brera district, see highlights including Palazzo Brera, and step inside eateries you’d otherwise have missed. Sample delicacies like cured meat, seasonal fruit, and artisan gelato, and wash them down with local wine and coffee.

Experience “la dolce vita” on an e-bike tour of Bellagio and its surroundings, immersing yourself in the local culture and exploring hidden gems like La Punta, Pescallo, Aureggio, and San Giovanni. Meet local farmers and residents, speak to them about life in Bellagio, and pick and taste fruit grown right there in the gardens. Cycle up to a hilltop restaurant for lunch with views over the valley, and end at Villa Melzi's gardens where you can linger as long as you want.

Our itinerary starts at the nineteenth century Porta Nuova in the lower town, and has its exciting conclusion at the enchanting Piazza Vecchia in the upper Bergamo, the historic village in the hills enclosed by the monumental Venetian Walls. During this unique 5 hour guided food tour we will learn about the history, culture and tradition of this world famous city while stopping by our street food favourites for memorable bites. The tour ends in Piazza Duomo. Our local guide will give shopping advice and provide transportation tips to explore the nightlife districts.

Discover the art of Italian cooking during a private workshop in the heart of Milan. Alongside your private host, learn to make a traditional Italian dish from start to finish. Learn how to make pasta or gnocchi from scratch as well as the famous Italian dessert of tiramisù. Your host also reveals the secrets to making great Italian food so you can recreate dishes back home.

Discover Milan’s Navigli district on a private food tour led by a local foodie guide who blends canal history with authentic tastings. Walk along the lively waterfront and stop at traditional spots to enjoy classic Italian street foods such as pizza, supplì, focaccia, and farinata. Visit a classical ‘prosciutteria’ to sample a curated board of cheeses, cold cuts, vegetables, and seasonal fruits paired with beer and prosecco. Learn how warehouses, bridges, and ‘ringhiera houses’ shaped the neighborhood’s character, and enjoy vegetarian options at every stop. Finish with the best homemade ice cream of Navigli. This relaxed private experience suits all ages and offers a flavorful introduction to one of Milan’s most charming areas.

Mantua has show-stopping sights, but it’s also known for its excellent local cuisine. Delve into the city’s culinary culture and sample a few of its most beloved specialties with this street food tour. Join your foodie guide and a small group of fellow travelers as you explore the local markets, artisan food shops, and traditional producers—sampling three savory and sweet treats along the way.

You’ll enjoy a vast variety of dishes and drinks deriving from the “Milanese” tradition. We’ll take you around the Navigli area and explain what’s so special about it. Through food it will be easy to show you how Milan is the most international Italian city: that makes it also the most interesting for people from other cities to move to, which means? It’s the only Italian city where you can try food from all over the country: Sicilian, Calabrese, Neapolitan, Pugliese! As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!

Nibble your way through Italy’s most fashionable city and take in a few of its top sights along the way with this small-group food tour in the heart of Milan. Join your passionate foodie guide to discover the top local gourmet shops and street food stands as you stroll through downtown Milan and learn about the city’s traditional and contemporary food scenes.

Discover the rich cheese-making tradition of the Lake Como area on this delightful day trip from Lecco or Varenna. Journey to the scenic Valsassina region, renowned for its artisanal cheeses . Enjoy a guided tour of a local dairy where you can observe the intricate cheese production process, followed by a gourmet tasting at the dairy restaurant featuring various cheeses, a hot meal, and a bottle of wine. This immersive experience combines culinary delights with breathtaking landscapes, perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking authentic Italian culture. - Full-day guided dairy tour with cheese tasting experience - Learn about cheese production from raw milk to final product - Enjoy a gourmet lunch featuring cheese, wine, and hot dishes - Convenient shared bus transport from multiple pick-up locations

Enjoy a mouthwatering introduction to local flavors on this food walking tour of Como. Get the inside scoop on the town’s foodie scene from a licensed tour guide; sample regional delicacies such as olive oils, local wines, focaccia, meats and cheeses, and finish with a gelato. Your guide also provides information on the local history, culture, and architecture while you walk around.

Visit Lake Como and enjoy a gastronomic experience during this small-group day trip, capped at just 10 people. Admire the beautiful scenery on the train ride from Milan to Como. Take a walking tour around the town’s key landmarks as you sample delicious treats such as Italian pastries, focaccia, gelato, homemade pasta, meats, and cheeses. Then, hop aboard a boat for a scenic tour of the lake before heading back to Milan.

Follow your guide through the streets of Milan in search of some of the city’s best pastries and desserts. Discover the patisserie culture that has been so prevalent since the 19th century and learn about the traditional desserts from the area. Sample baked goods such as the famous panettone, cannoncini, marron glace, pralines, and much more as you explore the city.