Top Milan Food Tours

Anna Maria was very knowledgeable and fun to do this tour with. The food was wonderful and was a good mix of Milanese staples. We ended up in a group of 4 which made the experience more personal. Highly recommend this tour! Food & drink wise: we got 3 drinks total, appetizers at the first & second stop, a full plate of risotto, and gelato. It was truly filling, and we understand that the restaurants and bar choices change depending on the season and availability of preferred locations.

Francesca was an excellent guide. We had a very small group (3). The variety & quality of the food samples was very good. We tried balsamic vinegar (tasting room & history experience), bresaola with bread & two cheeses, “salted rice” (hubby’s favorite), panzerotti, and a little sweet. We had opportunities to purchase a few things as well. We walked around and saw some archeological sites, bits of the old city wall, and several squares & churches. We finished the tour near the Duomo, which is also near the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Overall, a fun excursion, a fun & interesting guide, and an introduction to Milan’s favorite snacks.

Small group walking and tasting. Our guide Simon was organized and presented information in a clear fashion. He was able to arrange accommodations for a member of the group with food restrictions. You have definitely had a full meal and then some by the time you finish the tour.

Come hungry! There are 5 stops; 3 appetizers, a main course, and a dessert. We enjoyed learning about this area of Milan. Navigli has canals and is a vibrant area. The food and wine pairing were very nice. Our guide, Cecelia, was very knowledgeable and shared the history of the neighborhood. We would definitely recommend this tour

Our guide was knowledgeable and genuinely friendly. He didn’t just take us from place to place—he shared stories about the city's history and the cultural influences. The portions were generous, and there was a balance of savory and sweet. I highly recommend this food tour to anyone who wants to explore beyond the typical tourist attractions and experience authentic local flavors.

Great afternoon with a terrific guide, Armando. He not only took us for authentic northern Italian treats, he shared the local history and sites along the way. We lucked out and were joined by a mix of a fun and interesting people from all over the world and enjoyed their stories over wine and charcuterie, yummy chocolate and the painstaking decision of which gelato flavor to get. A great way to see Milan and meet new friends. Come hungry and expect the unexpected from the fried pizza!

Our guide was very knowledgeable. Our guide knew many details regarding the area and art that we saw. The tour was quite comprehensive. In addition, the group was large and he was able to manage the large group and move along to all points of interest on the tour quite efficiently.

We weren't sure what to expect in terms of group size but we had the teacher (the wonderful, charming, witty, and knowledgeable Elena) all to ourselves for the market tour. Being from the Midwest in the United States, outdoor market was an incredible wealth of fresh and in season vegetables, fruits, seafood, etc. Elena pointed out many items that were new to us, shared about the traditional Italian market and seafood offerings, and definitely left us inspired to seek out locally grown and in season produce when we get back home (note: we live in Iowa so "summer" is when we can get fresh lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, etc from the garden. No year round growing season.:() We then had a wonderful cooking lesson her nearby Cook and Dine kitchen facility which included everything we needed. We were joined by two others, a young couple from Germany, and Elena helped the four of us make delicious gnocchi with a lovely marinara, a vegetable lasagna with green beans, bechamel sauce, and pesto, and delicious tiramisu. We made every item as Elena expertly taught us with good guidance and humor. There were lots of laughs but also a lot learned (eg use the basil stems in marinara sauce as it cooks and then remove - there is much flavor in the stems. And a "pinch" of salt means "an ITALIAN (hefty) pinch of salt! We learned to taste and then season and Elena was great with praise and correction. It was the highlight of our visit to Milan and we enjoyed the meal with our new friends while Elena served us wine and limoncello and cleaned up (she refused to let us help - with the threat of no wine! "You are on holiday"). She was an excellent teacher and just a wonderful person and we enjoyed spending the time learning and laughing. Highly recommend!!!