Top Lombardy Walking Tours - page 2

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.

Every Sunday and Monday Leave urban Milan for the day and spend some time at picturesque Lake Maggiore, located in Italy's Lake District. Explore the chic town of Stresa, learning about the area's history from your guide and perusing the shops. Then hop on a boat for a cruise around the lake, and take in the scenery of the water and surrounding mountains. Visit Isola dei Pescatori, where you have free time to explore, and then explore Borromeo Palace in Isola Bella, before making the return trip to Milan.

Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural "The Last Supper" is one of Milan’s most popular visitor attractions, housed in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Avoid disappointment by securing your preferred date in advance, save time with skip-the-line entrance, and hear the must-know details about the mural from a guide.

Explore Milan’s iconic landmarks with ease on this half-day guided tour. Skip the lines at the stunning Duomo Cathedral and secure guaranteed access to da Vinci’s Last Supper, which often sells out months in advance. Wander through the trendy Brera district and the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. With an expert local guide leading the way, you’ll experience the best of Milan without missing a beat. Perfect for those with limited time who want to experience the city's vibrant culture.

Discover the highlights of Lake Como on this exclusive small-group tour, limited to 12 participants for a personalized experience. Travel by hydrofoil to the iconic Villa Balbianello for a guided tour of its stunning gardens and terraces, famous as filming locations for Star Wars and James Bond. Continue to the charming village of Bellagio for lunch and a walking tour before returning to Como by fast boat, taking in the lake’s most famous villas along the way.

Keeping up with a large tour group can be a chore, especially in a bustling city like Milan. On this private tour, enjoy a relaxed pace and the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the central highlights, including the Duomo and Sforza Castle from the outside. Enjoy an introduction to Milanese history and culture in just two hours, or upgrade to the 3-hour tour for a deeper dive plus a pause for gelato to break up the walk.

Explore the town of Bellagio and get to know the people and culture like a local with your empathetic guide. Taste local cuisine at a picturesque hilltop restaurant, with views of Lake Como and the surrounding countryside. Then, take a boat cruise across the lake to reach the grand mansion of Villa Balbianello where you will tour it's gardens and many rooms and learn about its history.

Whether you love opera or you hardly know it, this tour of legendary La Scala Theater and adjoining museum is a unique and fun way to get an inside look at one of the most famous opera houses in the world. With an expert guide by your side, tour La Scala Museum to see intricate outfits, musical instruments and various stage props. Then stroll through the foyer of the theater, taking in the beautifully designed 18th-century auditorium.

Make the most of your time in Milan by combining two major landmarks on one tour. Visit La Scala Theatre with a guide to see set designs, costumes, instruments, and its grand architecture. Then, skip the ticket lines at Milan Cathedral and explore its interiors with fascinating commentary that reveals construction details and stories that you’d likely miss on a solo visit.

See Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper," one of the world’s most famous paintings, with guaranteed skip-the-line access on this Milan walking tour. With a prebooked ticket, enjoy direct entrance to Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, learn about the iconic mural, then continue to the nearby Church of San Maurizio to admire its Renaissance frescoes.

Explore the best of Lake Como on this full-day small group tour, starting with a hydrofoil ride from Como to Varenna, where you’ll stroll its romantic streets and visit historic churches. Continue by boat to Bellagio for a guided walking tour, including the Basilica di San Giacomo, and enjoy a lunch break with stunning lake views. Along the way, admire iconic villas like Villa del Balbianello and Villa Carlotta, and return to Como by hydrofoil in the evening.

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.

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.

Milan’s Duomo, with its splintering spires and fantastical Gothic façade, is undoubtedly one of Milan’s most iconic attractions. Bypass lines and explore the cathedral’s equally spectacular interior on this 1-hour guided tour, which includes skip-the-line entry. Head inside to marvel at prismatic stained-glass windows and the ornate altarpiece, and enjoy entry to the Museo del Duomo.

Learn about Europe's premier fashion design capital on this private tour through Milan’s most fashionable areas. Explore the chic Brera and Navigli districts and discover hidden fashion gems like local artisan boutiques and vintage clothing shops—as well as big-name designer stores—while learning about local fashion history from your guide.

Leonardo Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper” is Milan’s crown jewel, but the long wait to admire this iconic fresco can cut into your sightseeing time. With this express tour, enjoy fast-track entrance to the refectory at Santa Maria delle Grazie where the masterpiece is housed. Take in the painting with a guide for insights into Leonardo’s groundbreaking composition and techniques, as well as fascinating facts about the artist’s life and work.

Taste your way around central Milan on this guided food tour to the city's top spots—including eateries you'd miss out on if exploring solo. There's no pasta involved; instead, sample a mixture of unique sweet and savory Italian delicacies, and enjoy eating like a local with the help of your guide. Discover some of the city’s off-the-beaten-track highlights along the way, including the design district of La Brera and the shopping street of Corso Garibaldi.

Skip the well-trodden tourist track and discover hidden hotspots during this insider’s tour of Milan, which matches you with a vetted Milanese local. Embark on a special itinerary, tailor-made to your unique preferences and interests, and enjoy an intimate and personalized travel experience. Your guide will show you lesser-known attractions, left off the internet guides and travel guidebooks, and introduce you to the Milan only known to locals.

Get a glimpse inside one of humanity's most creative minds at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology with this private tour led by a licensed guide. Explore the life and legacy of the Renaissance artist, musician, architect, and engineer through interactive exhibits including life-size replicas of Leonardo's inventions. Plus, get access to the museums permanent and temporary exhibits showcasing innovations ranging from vintage planetary clocks to rocket launchers.

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.

Explore two of Milan’s most popular historical landmarks on this small-group tour, capped at 25 people. The itinerary begins at Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where you skip the lines outside, and go directly inside to see Leonardo da Vinci’s "The Last Supper" mural. Learn about this renowned piece of art before continuing to Sforza Castle, a 15th-century fortress that was once home to the rulers of Renaissance Milan.

If you’ve only got limited time in Milan and you want to tick off its highlights, without the hours of research, then this is the tour for you. Enjoy an intimate small-group experience, which includes skip-the-line admission to Milan Cathedral to help maximize your time. Along the way, the guide keeps you entertained with commentary, and you can also see Sforzesco Castle, and the shopping arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Tap into the beauty of Italy’s famous Cinque Terre coast on this day trip from Milan. Travel in the comfort of a coach bus to the terraced landscape of five cliff-side villages and experience the landscapes by boat. This tour includes plenty of free time to explore Monterosso and Manarola, as well as a boat cruise from Monterosso. This Cinque Terre day trip showcases the best of this stunning destination and offers travelers a hassle-free way to explore all the highlights.

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.