We planed a one day tour for our first full day in Milan. We connected with Tiziana Lo Castro and…read morehad a fabulous 1/2 day tour. We started with the Monumental Cemetery near the AC Hotel Milano by Marriott where we were staying. There were an amazing number of statues from VIPs and their families buried there over the last 300 years. Tiziana had many stories about the various Italian families and individual who were buried there. We then flit about Milan walking through the fashion district (seeing many beautiful people) and ended up near the Duomo. She shared quite a bit about Italian history and the city. We enjoyed our time together.

My friend and I had an amazing tour with Alice. She is patient, knowledgeable and experienced. She…read moretook us on tours to see "hidden gems " of Milan. The things that we saw and learned about would have not been discovered on our own.

"The problem is, this city is not as filled with fascinating things, as some." So opined by wife,…read moreand I have to agree. For 25-years, the first thing we do when we visit a new city is take the hop-hop bus to get our bearings. Milan is no exception. We purchased two adult 48-hour tickets for €25 each. We traveled all three routes (Red, Blue and Green) in one day. The busses were as advertised, clean, all the audio equipment worked, and with one ten-minute exception, were on time. The Red Route was best, the Blue Route a close second, and the Green Route a fail. There just wasn't enough to justify a third route. We spent the time listening to opera ... Over and over again. Four Stars.

We took a bus tour in Milan two days ago. I changed seats twice to find one where the audio track…read moreworked. I finally got a clear one. Probably 70% of the tour was devoted to scratchy music. When we did get audio guidance, it was out of sync with the tour, so we had difficulty figuring out where we were and what we were seeing. Unfortunately, there was no person handling the tour who could explain what we were seeing as we approached, and answer questions. As I expressed to my partner, I'd have gotten more joy had I simply lit a 50 euro note on fire and watched it burn.

Our guide Georgia was fantastic, so upbeat & knowledgeable about the deep history of Milan. Our…read moregroup of 5 age 24 - 70 had a great time. Georgia taught us first timers how to ride a Segway like a boss. Even with the crowded streets we succeeded in not crashing into anything or anyone. We took the 3 hour tour because the 2 hour was sold out. Turns out the time flew by. Thanks to Georgia I had enough info on the neighborhoods to find a great place for lunch afterwards. Imagine how tiring 3 hours of walking would have been, & we covered so much more ground on the Segways. I don't care that we looked like dorks.

I'm not sure where I found Fat Tire Tours. but it's here now on Yelp. I had a superior time on…read moretheir beer and food tasting tour. I initially booked it for Brera but they didn't have enough for that one so we switched to the Naviglio district. Several stops including the community market where we stopped at a butcher and a cheesemonger, an arancini shop, panzerotto, a bistro for apertivo and a beer bar. Along the way, a great amount of cultural information and interesting sights pointed out by the tour guide. English wasn't his first language but he was completely understandable and clearly, very passionate about Milano. They do other tours in other cities, I'll definitely be considering them for my future European travel. [Review 10681 overall, 449 of 2019.]

I was in Italy a few weeks ago with a couple of girlfriends and when we arrived at our hostel in…read moreMilan we came across the Ecco Adventures poster and immediately called. Andre answered and was extremely accommodating, he came to pick us up the next morning. We had no idea that we were in for the most amazing experience. He took us on a hike and showed us Lake Como. We went kayaking in Lake Como and he took us on a road trip of northern Italy. We saw and did things we could have never imagined doing if it weren't for Andre. He also taught us lots of Italian on the way. If you are ever in Italy, Ecco Adventures is the way to go!! Thank you Andre for the memories that will last a lifetime!

From the owner: We believe in engaging local communities, getting our hands dirty, and listening intently. Join us…read moreon a trip and you'll see how we integrate real experiences, language, landscape, culinary, and local traditions into a truly unique travel experience. We work hard to craft the type of itineraries we ourselves would want to be a part of.

A very large and beautiful park in central Milan. It reminds me of a smaller Golden Gate park…read more Lots of great sites and greenery to view. There are activities for the kids to do, and mini rides. Lots of statues as well. Very clean for Italy as well. It's not the largest park, but still very large if that makes sense. Overall, a nice detour from all the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Parco Sempione is the largest city park in the historic center of Milan, which is generally…read moreused by the local people for running, exercising, and social hangout activities etc. I would recommend you to explore and relax here.

I hired this company and had a great guide named Mary. Unfortunately Mary no longer works at this…read morecompany. I have asked the tour company to help me buy a few bags of biscotti from a restaurant in the Galleria next to the Duomo or to refer me to a concierge service to help me. They refuse to help me regardless of my willingness to pay for the service and say since they are not actually based in Milan they can't help me. It was a very simple request for a very easy task but, no, no interest in helping me. This, in my opinion goes to show that regardless of how much you pay for a private tour or how well you tip, this company could care less about previous customers and is only interested in new customers. After this negative experience I would suggest if you are considering a guide that you look elsewhere and try to find a company that is actually interested in helping their customers.

From the owner: What Makes Tour of Milan Special…read more Tours of Milan is built around one simple idea: the best way to experience the city is through people who truly live there. Since 2011, we’ve been creating thoughtfully designed tours that combine historical insight, local stories, and smooth organization—so guests can relax and enjoy Milan without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. What sets us apart is our human approach. Our guides are not just experts in art, architecture, and history; they are storytellers who love sharing everyday Milan, hidden corners, neighborhood traditions, and personal recommendations that bring the city to life.

lie - it's not a lake como cruise to bellagio.! Avoid…read morethis company at all costs. This is a lie - you don't go to bellagio! no refund offered when bait and switch to train to st moritz! how can you not go to bellagio when it says you stay two hours in bellagio?!

We went on a boat tour of Milan's Naviglio canals with Autostradale Viaggi. The boat was full and…read morethe seating was such that some customers had to sit with their backs to the canal, which was a pity. The 'windows' were plastic screens so any photos taken from inside were no good. The only option was to go to the open back of the boat. However, that space was very small and already full of people so it wasn't possible to gain access to it. It was disappointing to not have any decent photos to show for the experience. Finally, it was sometimes difficult to hear the English narration because of the number of people on board.