Top Lombardy Food Tours - page 3

Explore Milan’s top attractions on a walking tour. Led by a guide, save precious time with skip-the-line entry to the Duomo di Milano, Italy’s largest church, and see Leonardo da Vinci's ‘The Last Supper’. Discover the city’s famous plazas, stroll through the fashion district, and check out popular spots with the locals. Numbers are limited to keep the experience as intimate as possible.

For a Lake Como day trip from Milan, look no further. A great way to discover the timeless beauty of the Italian lakes, this experience includes a walking tour of the chic lake town of Como plus a Lake Como cruise to see snow-peaked mountains and luxury lakeside villas from the water. Dock in the village of Bellagio for free time to eat and explore.

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.

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.

Stop by at the Restaurant Salice Blu in Bellagio on your Lake Como vacation, and meet the local chef-come-sommelier Luigi Gandola. You’ll taste a selection of wine from the region and around Italy, and enjoy samples of food chosen carefully to complement each sample of wine. Even better: You’ll get the lowdown on the local grapes and wine production as you sip.

The experience of stopping in one of the most evocative places of Lake Maggiore listening to the live notes of an accordion while enjoying a "special" aperitif, the result of a sophisticated search for local products.

Indulge in tasty Italian delights on this tour of the Brera neighborhood, one of Milan's hippest neighborhoods. With your foodie guide by your side, traverse the intimate streets of Brera, stopping at various spots to sample Parma ham, Milanese meatballs, a special spritz, and other local delicacies.

Discover the cosmopolitan city of Milan at night on this private, family-friendly tour. Follow your guide through the key landmarks of the city such as Sforza Castle, Piazza Mercanti, the Duomo, and more as your kids engage in fun activities along the way. Learn about the history of the city from your informative guide and even enjoy a delicious slice of pizza and some gelato.

Don’t just sample Italian fare on your travels—take the art of melt-in-your-mouth Italian pasta home with you. With this cooking class, you’ll sit down with a local chef to prepare fresh, hand-made pasta stuffed with meat or vegetables, perfect an herb-forward sauce, and even master traditional cocktail recipes from Italy. Once the flour is put away, relax over your creations, savoring your new-found skills.

The hills surrounding Lake Como are thick with excellent wineries, but visiting them on your own is a challenge. With this private tour, set out with a driver to spend the day touring boutique cellars in Valtellina to sample vintages that are hard to find outside the region. Stop at two or three different wineries for tours and tastings paired with local gourmet specialties, plus opt to visit a castle or basilica far off the beaten track.

Travel to several regions in Italy without ever leaving Milan during this tasting tour in the city center. Alongside a private guide, visit several local vendors to try everything from cold cuts to cheeses to wines. For those who go on one of the the later tours, experience a Milanese tradition, the aperitivo, for a glimpse into the local culture.

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.

There’s nothing like learning about Italian wines in a stunning location. This private wine tasting takes place on Lake Como, just minutes away from the town of Bellagio. Step into the restaurant of a renowned chef and sample delicious Italian snacks paired with local wines. Enjoy a personalized experience as you learn about grape varietals and wine productions from the sommelier chef.

Let your guide take you inside the old refectory of an ancient monastery where you can admire the Last Supper painting for 15 minutes. Learn all about the incredible history behind it. Enjoy skip-the-line entry privileges on this English guided tour of Leonardo Da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Leap back in time to the painting's origins to learn about how this famous mural came to be. Get the most out of your visit with a local and licensed art historian guide. After meeting your English speaking guide outside of the UNESCO Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, skip the ticket lines to enter the museum. Step inside the ancient refectory to discover one of the most important mural paintings in the world, painted between 1494 and 1498. Get an up-close look at the gestures and expressions of Christ and his twelve apostles. Listen as your guide points out details regarding the perspective and the innovative and modern techniques of the time.

Learn to cook Italian staples during your time in Milan with this small-group cooking class in a local home. Discover techniques to create fresh pasta and prepare two different types, with help from your host. To top off your class, learn to make an iconic Italian dessert—tiramisu. After you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with local wines.

Experience the terroir and traditions of Italian wines with a 1.5-hour Milan wine-tasting experience guided by your own personal sommelier. Sample several of Italy’s most iconic wines along with regional pairings like cheese, salami, olives, and Italian bread. Learn the history behind each wine you taste, with tips on buying and pairing Italian vintages.

A millennia-old city that’s also a fashion, banking, and automotive hub, Milan truly is what you make it. This small-group guided walking tour pits the vintage charm of Brera, with its galleries, antique stores, and flower-decked balconies, against the dynamism of the modern Moscova quarter. Besides historic architecture such as Brera Palace, see contemporary landmarks such as futuristic Porta Nuova, Eataly food market, and the 10 Corso Como concept store.

Bergamo Città Alta: perched on a hill and surrounded by walls, it retains the layout of its ancient streets and the medieval and Renaissance atmosphere evoked by Piazza Vecchia and Piazza del Duomo. Franciacorta: Hills covered with vineyards and dotted with small villages, villas and palaces surrounded by spectacular gardens. A land devoted to viticulture since time immemorial which, in the stones of its abbeys, towers and castles, tells of the unchanged charm of time. Its cellars, emblems of winemaking technology and innovation, blend with the landscape and tell us about the most contemporary face of the area. Immerse yourself in this experience and enjoy this tour, where you will experience: The emotion of a visit to Città Alta, Bergamo The beauty of Franciacorta. The excellence of Franciacorta D.O.C.G. The pleasure of a typical lunch on Lake Iseo. The relaxation and comfort of our private minivan.

Visit Milan’s traditional markets and make an authentic Italian meal during this private half-day tour. Meet your host at the local market and shop for fresh ingredients to use in your cooking class later on. Then head to your private cooking class and learn techniques to make delicious and authentic Italian recipes at home. Sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a 3-course meal and local wines.

Pleasure your palate with fine Italian wine during this express wine-tasting session in Milan. With a professional sommelier, you’ll sample four wine varietals—including red, white, and sparkling—while learning about their origins and manufacture, and enjoy a cheese and charcuterie platter. Plus, you’ll have chance to buy some of your favorite wines after the tasting session.

Enjoy a personalized experience of the Franciacorta region with this private tour from Milan. Travel in a private vehicle with a personal driver who will be at your disposal for the entire tour as you discover the beautiful Lake Iseo, visit one of the region's best Franciacorta wineries, and explore the town of Bergamo.

Spend a few hours in a local Milanese home and get a deep dive into Italian culinary traditions. Learn to craft fresh pasta from scratch—ravioli, tagliatelle, and colorful creations—with or without eggs. Discover the art of stuffed pasta, mastering perfect fillings and sauce pairings. End your experience with a delicious feast, complete with Italian Spritz, wine, tiramisu, and recipes rooted in authentic Italian tradition.

Explore the best of the Brera district on this food and wine-tasting tour. Sample a number of delicious foods and a few different wines as you traverse the Milanese streets. Learn about the history of food in Milan as well as the local area. Enjoy personalized service on a private tour and make the most of your time in Milan.

Kickoff your trip to Milan with a private tour of the city sights. With this tour, you’ll get a great introduction to the city’s landmarks and neighborhoods while also learning how to navigate the city streets on your own. Your guide will make sure you make the most out of your trip to Milan by providing plenty of insider tips about the best local spots to visit as well as advice on how to avoid the tourist traps.