Top Milan Art & Culture Classes in 2026

This isn't just an art class; it is the ultimate Milanese "vibe" experience that combines high-end Italian design with a professional content-creation session.

Explore Milan from a unique angle on a Navigli Canal cruise. Learn about landmarks with an audio guide. Start at Alzaia Naviglio Grande 4. Pass "case di Ringhiera" and San Cristoforo church. Discover where Marscarpone cheese originated. See Canottieri Milano Olona and Vicolo dei Lavandai. Reach Darsena for bars and clubs. Cross Scodellino bridge to Trophy bridge and Conchetta by Leonardo da Vinci. Experience 14 navigation basins connecting Milan and Pavia, operational for five centuries.

Instead of remembering your time in Milan with a standard souvenir, take home a handmade bowl or plate created in a ceramic painting studio. Learn centuries-old techniques with a local artist while expressing your own style. Your piece will be fired and ready for collection about one week later, offering a meaningful and lasting memento of Milan's creative culture.

This cityscape drawing experience in Milan helps you see the city’s streets and sights from a brand new perspective. Under the guidance of your urban artist guide, you’ll hone in on details you’re likely to miss if just snapping photos of top attractions, learning useful creative techniques such as perspective, shading, and composition.

Led by a Master Artist: Your session is guided by a professional, classically trained artist and exhibitor at the Venice Arsenale. You get professional-tier insights adapted for a relaxed setting. Curated & All-Inclusive: We provide a premium experience from start to finish. High-quality materials included, immersive soundtrack, and curated Aperitivo of wine and artisanal bites. Trilingual Host: Experience the session comfortably in English, Italian, or Spanish, making it perfect for international visitors who want a local connection.

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.

Shop 'til you drop (and save money while doing it) on this day trip to Serravalle Designer Outlet from Milan, with round-trip transfers. Board a comfortable coach in Milan for the 60-mile (100-kilometer) ride to the outlet center. Once there, go wild popping into as many of the 200 shops that your time there will afford. Take advantage of discounts of 70% off name brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Adidas, Versaci, Timberland, and more. For more benefits, upgrade the tour to the VIP Shopping Pass and get a 10% discount and fast-track coach boarding.

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.

Italy is the coffee capital of Europe, so there are few better places to learn to brew a moka than Milan. This private coffee-crafting workshop will equip you with tips and techniques to help you brew the perfect cup, while enjoying a selection of curated blends throughout. Plus, you’ll enjoy undivided attention throughout.

The La Scala Theater in Milan’s city center is one of the world’s most famous opera houses, inaugurated in 1778. Join a small group and a guide to explore the temple of music and learn about its secrets and history. See a collection of set designs, musical instruments, and costumes that have been used for some of the greatest performances during your tour.

Do you want to learn the Italian language in a stimulating way and, at the same time, visit a dynamic and avant-garde city? You have found the right one for you! The best way to learn Italian is to immerse yourself completely in the language and culture of the country. During your Italian course in Milan with the Leonardo da Vinci School, your goal will be to truly learn Italian. It will be a natural and very rapid learning. You will be immersed in the culture and will listen, read and speak only Italian throughout the day. In this way you will make rapid progress, both in the classroom and out.

Your experience begins in a cozy wine bar in Milan, where you'll be welcomed into a relaxed and creative environment. After a brief introduction, you'll choose whether to recreate a featured artwork or develop your own original composition. With step-by-step guidance from an experienced artist, you'll learn basic painting techniques, experiment with colors and gradually build your artwork on canvas. As you paint, you'll enjoy a glass of wine and the convivial atmosphere of the venue, making the experience as social as it is creative. By the end of the evening, you'll leave with your own finished painting and a memorable experience that combines art, creativity and Milanese hospitality.

In the heart of the Navigli awaits an independent art space where street art is not just viewed on the walls: it is encountered up close, together with the artists who create it. Entrambi Arts is our gallery studio, an eclectic and personal place where we tell our work, our ideas, and the stories behind the pieces. During the visit you can discover our murals and our creations, ask questions and get to know Milan through the eyes of those who paint the city. Then we will take a walk together in the surroundings to see some of our works on the Navigli. Come for art, stay for the stories and for meeting us. An authentic experience for those who want to discover a creative and less conventional side of Milan.

Take a break from an unforgiving sightseeing schedule to unleash your creative side during a private life drawing workshop with a local artist in Milan. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this private class promises one-to-one guidance to improve your drawing skills with a live model to work from.

Milan is an inspiring city, so it’s no wonder it attracts so many artists. This private painting and wine workshop not only gives you a glimpse into its creative culture, but results in a personalized souvenir that’s far more unique than anything you’d find in a store. Create your masterpiece in either a park, bar, or café with the help of a local artist who can offer tips for exploring afterwards, too.

Discover the art of jewelry in the heart of Milan with a two-hour practical workshop. Under the Guide of an Expert with 40 years of experience, you will learn the techniques to make your Plexiglas jewelry, an innovative and versatile material. Bring home a unique piece, created entirely by you, and let yourself be inspired by your creativity as you transform ideas into tangible creations.

Put your creativity to good use while in Milan as you design your own unique, handmade souvenir. Under the guidance of a professional jewelry maker, try the traditional art of lost-wax casting, a popular technique that uses a wax-sculpted mould to cast metal jewelry. Use specialized tools to make your own jewelry prototype, and learn all about the jewelry-making process from start to finish.

Navigli is a Milan district renowned for its creative edge, so there’s no better place to unleash your artistic side than here. This *kokedama* (moss ball) workshop draws on the neighborhood’s diverse culture by teaching you the basics of the Japanese art form rooted in bonsai. This relaxing artistic experience is the perfect antidote to a busy sightseeing schedule.

Go beyond Italian culture while in Milan and take part in a unique and unexpected experience—the Japanese art of Kokedama. During this small-group workshop in Milan’s Navigli district, learn all about the traditional method of plant-growing by wrapping the roots in a dome-shaped ball of soil and moss. Get hands-on as you create your own plant, practice time-honored methods, and receive plenty of tips on how to care for your plant sculpture.

Cruise through the streets of Milan on this Segway tour of one of Italy’s most popular cities. Once you’ve mastered the self-balancing, 2-wheeled machine, take off and explore the landmarks of this fashion and commerce capital. Your guide takes you past the Sforzesco Castle, Piazza del Duomo, and La Scala opera house. And you even have a chance to scope out the top street for shopping as you make your way down Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. With a cap of eight people, this Segway tour is guaranteed to offer a personalized experience to travelers who want to explore Milan.

If you’ve been inspired by Milan’s world-renowned art galleries and masterpieces such as “The Last Supper”, now’s the time to create your very own work of art. Under the guidance of a professional artist, paint your own unique artwork using a canvas and easel in a historic atelier in Milan’s Brera district. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner looking to channel your creativity or an amateur painter who wants to hone your skills.

Step into the fashion world with a half-day personal styling course for women in Milan. Learn about the fashion industry and how to style your clothes with a professional stylist. Study color theories and understand how to style clothes for your body type. Sit down with your teacher over drinks and discuss what you learned during the course.

If you’re feeling inspired by Milan’s world-renowned fashion and design scene, now’s your opportunity to create your very own work of art. Under the guidance of professional ceramic artists in their atelier, learn the art of coil-building, a unique way of sculpting pottery using hand-rolled ropes of clay. Get hands-on as you practice different techniques and use traditional tools, all while adding your own creative touches.