Top 9 Bar & Aperitivo Tours in Milan

1.Boat Party on Lake Como – Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Set out from Argegno for a two-hour Lake Como cruise with an open bar of Prosecco, water, and soft drinks. You’ll pass Nesso’s Roman bridge, lakeside villages, and film-famous villas, then stop near Comacina Island for a swim. The group is capped at 10, and the crew has included hosts such as Hunter, Martina, and Alex.

“We had the most amazing day out on the water!! Highly recommend this tour to see all the hidden gems of lake Como with plenty of prosseco!”

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2.Private Boat Tour with Open Bar Lake Como 7 Pax

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.)

Take a private motorboat tour of Lake Como for your group of up to seven, with Ricky as captain and guide. Choose a trip of about one to four hours, pass villas and lakeside towns, hear local stories, and enjoy drinks such as Prosecco or beer. Longer outings can include time to swim near Comacina Island.

“We were six Friends celebrating our 50's, and we wanted to do something special, and sure It was. Ricky is super kind, charming, profesional, the boat has room for six even seven people, he told US a lot of stories happened at Como, we had some prosecco as well. I recomend this teip with Ricky 100%.”

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3.Bar-Hopping Tour with Welcome Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 35 reviews · from $73

Meet your English-, Italian- or Spanish-speaking guide at Piazza Duomo 20 for a three-hour walk through Milan’s older quarters and modern business center. Visit three or four local bars, enjoy one included welcome drink, and hear stories about the city along the way. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

“Really enjoyed the tour. Host was great and the bars we visited were awesome!! Would highly recommend.”

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4.4 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Captain Giovanni takes your private group of up to six around Lake Como aboard a comfortable motorboat, passing grand villas and lakeside villages. The four-hour cruise includes Italian sparkling wine, water, and an onboard restroom, with time for a swim near Isola Comacina or Punta Spartivento. Expect sightseeing from the water, not entry to the villas.

“What a relaxing day! Giovanni’s tour wasn’t just about sightseeing; it was about unwinding and enjoying the beauty of Lake Como. He kept us entertained with fun facts and local stories, and the snacks were a nice touch. Highly recommended!”

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5.Bar Hopping in Milan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Start at 7 pm in Brera and follow an English-speaking guide through four central Milan stops, including the Duomo, Colonne di San Lorenzo, and Naviglio Grande. Expect one included welcome drink, possible bar snacks, local stories, and time to chat with the group. Guides Gilberto and Sarah have led the tour, though the team may vary.

“It was great to have a great tour guide to take us to Milan liveliness and secret bars with an experience tour guide”

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6.Private Open Bar Tour with Luxury Boat on Lake Como 2H 4H

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set off from Argegno with your private group of up to six, an English-speaking crew and drinks on board. The route takes in grand villas, lakeside villages, Nesso’s gorge and swimming stops. Crew members have included Omar, Hunter, Martina and Elisabeth. Check whether you are booking the two-hour or four-hour option.

“Hunter and Omar were fantastic !! I would highly recommend them for your tour. They were very knowledgeable about the special sites along Lake Como and were accommodating to our family.”

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7.Livigno Brewery Tour and Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 1h 15m · from $65

Explore a Livigno brewery’s production rooms and cellar, then taste local beer with alpine cheese and cold cuts. A sommelier explains the brewing process and pairings. Jack is named as host, and Nikita has also guided tours. One detail needs confirming before you book: the experience description promises eight beers, while the included-items list mentions three wine tastings.

“È stata un’esperienza davvero molto interessante. Io e gli altri ragazzi del gruppo siamo rimasti molto soddisfatti e ci siamo molto divertiti a scoprire i gusti e gli abbinamenti delle birre artigianali del birrificio. La ragazza che ci ha guidato nel tuor, Nikita, molto brava e professionale, ci ha fatto entrare nella storia di questo birrificio di famiglia. Esperienza che consiglio ad amanti e non della birra!!!”

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8.3 Hours Private Boat Cruise on Lake Como with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Set out from Tremezzo with Captain Giovanni on a private three-hour Lake Como cruise for up to six people. The route takes in Isola Comacina, Villa del Balbianello, Lezzeno, Bellagio, and Varenna, with an advertised open bar and time to admire lakeside villas and gardens.

“Spent the afternoon with my family on this beautiful lake! Truly enjoyed this tour, loved the landscapes, especially the moon setting over cernobbio bay. The captain entertained us with drinks at sunset and shared his knowledge of the area all the way. Higly recommended.”

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9.Hike & Beer: beer tasting & breathtaking views at sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $184

Meet in Lecco at 6 pm for a guided hike in Parco Monte Barro, then taste local beer and appetizers at Birrificio Herba Monstrum. Choose a bottle to carry to a mountain lookout for sunset over Lecco and Lake Como. Guides Gabriele and Isabella have shared local flora, history, and stories along the way.

“Gabriele and Isabella were wonderful guides. They curated a nice experience for us at the brewery, and lead a good hike, pointing out flora and history along the way. The hike was lovely and had great views at the top, but Gabriele and Isabella Read more”

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