The 11 Best Food Tours in Milan

1.Milan’s Authentic Street Food tour: A Gourmet Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 717 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $116Our pick

Follow a local guide such as Marco, Francesco, Simone, or Irene through a less touristy Milan district for four or five food stops. Expect pizza, focaccia, regional specialties, balsamic vinegar, pastries, gelato, wine, and stories about Milan. Hotel pickup is on foot or by public transport.

“Simon was a pleasure - he communicated well and met us at the appointed time and place. It was a fun, relaxing and informative experience with delicious food - come hungry! The tour also took in the less tourist- focused area, which was a bonus.”

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2.Small-Group Barolo Wine Tasting, Alba & UNESCO Piedmont Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Travel from Milan in a small air-conditioned van to Alba, a family-run Langhe winery, and Grinzane Cavour Castle. You’ll taste at least six Piedmont red wines, including Barolo, with guides such as Stefano, Monica, Oleg, or Amato leading the day in English.

“This was an amazing experience that allowed me to experience the Italian countryside wine making region and even experience the truffle festival. Stefano was an amazing guide, with plenty of interesting historical information. And he had the foresight to take the necessary steps to ensure the trip went smoothly. One example was the truffle festival going on in Alba which made the city much busier than normal. The original plan was for each member of the tour to grab their own lunch, but knowing it would be really busy, Stefano booked a table for everyone at a nice restaurant to ensure we wouldn't have issues getting food on our stop.”

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3.Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 654 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $58Best value

Walk Milan’s historic center for 2.5 hours with English-speaking guides such as Francesca, Luca, Anna, or Maria Christina. Taste northern Italian specialties, balsamic vinegar, charcuterie, risotto al salto, arancini, fried snacks, and cannoncini while visiting the Duomo, Piazza Affari, and lesser-known food stops.

“mariacristina was excellent! Her knowledge of her city was great and food was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour!!”

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4.Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 517 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Meet your English-speaking guide at 5:30 pm in Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio for a 3.5-hour walk through Porta Ticinese and Navigli. Stop for cocktails, wine, charcuterie, street food, Milanese risotto, and gelato. Guides such as Anna Maria, Michela, Francesco, and Chiara lead small groups of up to 12.

“Chiara was a perfect host! We had a great time with her exploring the Navigli district. Felt like we were with an old friend...she was very personable and interesting! We stopped for a spritz and snacks, wine and charcuterie, scarpetta, baked potato and gelato. Really a fun and informative evening out!”

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5.Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 509 reviews · 3 hours · from $80

At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria and her team guide you through three Italian dishes, often including fresh pasta, bruschetta, gnocchi, or dessert. You work at your own station, receive recipes, snacks, tools, and wine, then sit down to eat what you made.

“Absolutely fantastic!!! If you consider taking a booking class in Milan, THIS is the place to go. Ilaria gave her heart into it, and we got real insight into Italian cuisine, not just mainstream knowledge. I will DEFINITELY make these recipies at home, I've been craving the desert we made.”

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6.Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend 3.5 hours eating and walking through Milan’s Navigli with an English-speaking guide such as Jessica, Chiara, Laura, or Giuseppe. Try pizza fritta, charcuterie, farinata, saffron risotto, wine, and tiramisù, while learning how canals and courtyard homes shaped this lively district.

“Great food tour. In addition to the delicious food, our guide Anna provided lots of interesting information about Milan’s history and traditions. And lots of info on how they make this great food and the way the locals eat!”

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7.Delicious! Milan’s Favorite Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend about 2.5 hours walking from Piazza della Scala through Brera and nearby streets, stopping for Italian appetizers, fried pizza, charcuterie, gelato, chocolate, coffee, and wine. Guides such as Armando mix food with Milanese history, including Garibaldi and lesser-known sights.

“Army was great; very engaging and knowledgeable. Would strongly recommend booking the tour with him.”

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8.Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 264 reviews · from $80

Spend 3.5 hours sampling Milanese aperitivo in Navigli with a local English or Italian-speaking guide. You’ll visit five stops for cocktails, wine, beer, cheeses, cold cuts, gourmet stuffed potatoes, a Pizza Cone, and gelato. Guides such as Giulia, Chiara, and Francesco lead a relaxed small-group evening.

“It is a must to do this Aperitivo Tour in Mailand. Our Tourguide Giulia was absolute amazing and My friends and me had a lot of fun. The baked Potato was also very nice. I will do it again when i am in mailand the next Time”

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9.Milan Gourmet Tour: A Premium Tasting Experience by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Walk central Milan and Brera with an English-speaking local guide such as Anna, Chiara, or Maria. Over about 3.5 hours, you’ll taste pizza, saffron risotto, Italian meats and cheeses, wine, and a pastry or gelato in a small group of up to 12.

“Claudia was full of information, nice easy walk to the various food locations. Great tour to get acclimated to Milan if first time there.”

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10.Private Milan Food Walking Tour of Brera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $332

Spend three hours eating through Milan’s Brera district with a private local guide. Expect six tasting stops, Milanese specialties such as risotto and mondeghili meatballs, Italian cheeses and cured meats, gelato, a special spritz, and a traditional Northern Italian aperitivo. Vegetarian and some dietary options are available with advance notice.

“We spent a wonderful morning with Georgia guiding us through the charming Brera neighborhood. Georgia was enthusiastic and knowledgeable and showed us special places with lots of great food! We highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Walking Food Tour of Milan with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 194 reviews · from $141

Walk from the Colonne di San Lorenzo toward Navigli with a local guide such as Agnes, Francesca, or Maria Christina. Expect Milanese dishes, Lombardy cheeses, wine, and dessert, plus stories about Roman ruins, canals, churches, and local food traditions in a group of up to 15.

“It was cancelled without time to rebook another option. Very disappointed in the late cancellation. This is the second tour of my trip to Milan to be cancelled without sufficient time to rebook another option.”

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