Top Lombardy Food 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.

Milan's food scene is often overlooked, but on this tour you'll discover some of the best local bites and sips while strolling past A-list sights from the Duomo to the Sforza Castle. Meet your food-forward guide in the heart of the city and sample savory treats from deep-fried panzerotti to prosciutto paired with regional wines as you make your way to the trendy Brera quarter. End with a sweet gelato or bracing espresso, and come away with tips and recommendations for further gastronomic exploration on your own.

Enjoy a pleasant walk through Milan’s historic centre and discover the best local street food with your expert guide. Italy is famous for its great food culture which differs from town to town. Milan is known worldwide as the fashion capital of Italy, but it is also a beautiful ancient city with its culinary traditions and typical recipes. During this tasty tour you will try a variety of specialities from northern Italy and learn about the history behind local cuisine. Your knowledgeable guide will let you experience the city like a true Milanese taking you to the most authentic eateries of the city. Your gastronomic journey will be enriched with sightseeing and history learning: you will discover the new flavours of the city while walking around its most iconic attractions.

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.

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.

During this experience, you'll have the opportunity to taste our extra virgin olive oil, produced with passion and care by us and embodying the flavors and characteristics of Lake Garda. We'll begin the oil tasting by sharing the history of the estate, our family's passion for cultivation, and the various olive varieties we grow and which produce our special oil. We'll continue with a tour of the olive grove, where you'll enjoy a magnificent view of Lake Garda and the Rocca di Manerba. You'll embark on a sensory journey, tasting our olive oil paired with artisanal bread, an invitation to a more elaborate experience with a sampling of lake fish and rustic cuisine with vegetables, along with a charcuterie board and a selection of high-quality cheeses that pair perfectly with our Millefiori honey. Of course, we won't forget the wine, with options of Lugana and Chiaretto Biologico, at our discretion.

Get an inside look at Italian cuisine on this private dining experience in Lake Maggiore. The tour begins at a local market, where your guide offers tips for navigating the vendors and choosing the freshest ingredients. Afterwards, head to your guide’s kitchen for an intimate cooking demonstration and freshly-prepared four-course meal. In addition to a souvenir tote and apron, take home the secrets of preparing authentic Italian cuisine.

Discover Milan's historic center and its lively food scene on this guided highlights and street food tour. Your expert guide will show you the most popular attractions, such as the Duomo and the Columns of St. Lawrence, and describe them with special insights that only a local can give. Learn about Milan and northern Italy culinary culture and legends, stop in authentic eateries and try many local specialties. Explore historical shops, family-run business from many generations while tasting Milanese recipes, local specialties and listening to the entertaining commentaries. This will be a tasty occasion to get to know the city, its history, its traditions and its amazing culinary scene!

Discover Milan’s food and drink scene—and avoid the tourist traps—on this small-group street food tour, including wine tasting. Explore the city on foot, pass landmarks including the Piazza del Duomo, and visit spots you’d otherwise miss like the Brera district. Make multiple stops to sample local favorites including cured meats and cheeses, savor a glass of wine to match, and finish the experience with a sweet bite.

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.

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 to know Como through the lens of its local food scene with this unique tour that combines a visit to the local farmers’ market (available on select days) with food tastings in local specialty shops and eateries. Sample local cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, gelato, and even wine as you stroll through the heart of this lakeside town with an insider foodie guide and a group of just eight fellow gastro-travelers.

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.

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.

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.

Join a small-group cooking class led by a charismatic Milanese chef, where you'll master the art of handmade gnocchi, ravioli, and a perfectly layered tiramisu. Swap foodie tips as you savor your creations paired with local wines, all in the company of just like-minded culinary enthusiasts. Leave with authentic Italian recipes and the confidence to host your very own feast at home.

Make the most of your time in Milan with a tour that combines city highlights with food and wine. Rather than following a large crowd around the city, benefit from a private tour just for your personal group. Along the way, try local specialties, such as cheese and cold cuts, visit the Milan Cathedral, and have the chance to meet a professional sommelier for wine tastings.

What makes this experience special is that guests do not simply taste a random selection of local wines. They taste Terrae III wines, our own wine brand, in a scenic tasting location above Bellagio with Lake Como views. The experience begins with a convenient pickup in Bellagio town. Guests are then taken to a peaceful mountain setting where they enjoy a guided tasting of 6 Terrae III wines, served with a charcuterie board. During the tasting, the host introduces the story behind Terrae III and the connection between Lake Como, the alpine vineyards of Valtellina, and California. The setting is part of the experience: elegant indoor tasting rooms for comfort in any weather, plus a garden and panoramic surroundings when conditions allow. Guests who want a deeper experience can choose the VIP option, which includes 7 Terrae III wines and a special vintage wine tasting.

Lake Como is best experienced from the water. Explore its enchanting shores free from crowds and at your own pace on this luxurious, private boat tour. Spot glamorous villas and admire charming towns such as Bellagio, Lenno, and Varenna with photo opportunities aplenty. Sip on prosecco along the way and enjoy a cool-down dip in the lake.

Visit a villa winery in Domaso on Lake Como, and experience an authentic Italian family-run wine estate that’s been nurtured through the generations. Ideal if you’re looking for a Lake Como experience with a difference, the visit includes a tour of the wine cellar followed by an extravagant tasting session. You’ll savor local specialities that have been carefully chosen to complement the wine as you learn about viticulture in the northern Italian region.

Savor the delectable street foods of Milan on this small-group food tour. Explore the city center as you learn about popular Milanese dishes and the history behind them. Sample delicious pizza, a classic panzerotto, tasty arancini, and top it off with famous Milanese pastries with coffee. Follow your guide as they point out important landmarks in between nibbles. Tours are kept small to ensure a more personalized experience for all involved.

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.

Piedmont’s wine country holds UNESCO World Heritage status for its outstanding landscapes, fabulous wines, and the Grinzane Cavour Castle, a 13th-century fortress. Discover the highlights without worrying about drink driving on this guided tour from Milan. You’ll visit Alba, the castle, and a family-run winery where you’ll taste bins including Barolo. Opt for the group tour from a central meeting point, or upgrade for a private tour with door-to-door transfers.