9 Historical Tours in Milan Worth Planning Around

1.Historic Milan Tour with Skip-the-Line Last Supper Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,976 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $111Our pick

Meet an art historian at Santa Maria delle Grazie for timed entry to Leonardo’s Last Supper, then walk through central Milan past Sforza Castle, Via Dante, Piazza dei Mercanti, the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and La Scala. The tour runs about three hours, costs $111.26 per person, and ends at Piazza del Duomo.

“It was great starting out with The Last Supper. However, the only sign was on a motorcycle and people were standing in front of it, but we found it. Seeing the The Last Supper was wonderful and our guide was very informative, then and throughout the tour.”

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2.Fresh Pasta and Tiramisù Class in A Historical Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · from $84

At Via Dezza 47, join a three-hour English-language class in a family home filled with antique furnishings and paintings. Make tagliatelle, ravioli, and tiramisù, then sit down to eat with wine or a soft drink and homemade limoncello. The instructor may be a member of the family, including Caterina or Federico, and recipes are sent by email.

“Frederico was very good at getting us to interact with one another and break the ice. it felt like a very collective activity.”

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3.Step Into History: Leonardo Vinci’s Last Supper Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $114

Meet near Santa Maria delle Grazie for an English-language tour of the church and Leonardo’s Last Supper. The visit lasts about an hour, with roughly 15 minutes inside the Cenacolo to see the painting. Guides such as Giada and Nadia have helped bring the artwork and its setting to life.

“Great tour! Giada was excellent! Highly recommend it! The guide met us outside the entrance. It was very organized.”

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4.Historic Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

This private two-hour walk links Piazza Gae Aulenti, Bosco Verticale, Porta Garibaldi, historic churches, Piazza Mercanti, and art landmarks. Your guide can adapt the route to your interests and offer local tips. Guides named on recent tours include Davide, Daniela, and Gabriella, though assignments can vary.

“Really good tour, covered lots of ground, Davide was really informative. Great historical knowledge. Interesting for all ages.”

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5.Como city and its History Exclusive Walking Tour (1 h from Milan)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

This two-hour English walking tour starts and ends in central Como, visiting the cathedral, Teatro Sociale, Casa del Fascio, San Fedele and Porta Torre. Groups are capped at 10. Guides such as Violetta share the city’s history along with useful tips on food, shops, photo spots and getting around.

“Great tour, great guide - learned about the interesting progression of the building of the city and it's history.”

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6.History & Street Food Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · from $101

Walk central Milan with a local guide, stopping for street-food tastings, cured meats and cheeses, something sweet, and a glass of wine. The route takes in Piazza dei Mercanti, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, and Brera. Guides Francesco, Alessandro, and Diana have been praised for sharing food and city insights.

“We had an amazing food tour in Milan. Diana, our guide was passionate, making the experience both fun and insightful. The food was delicious, each stop offered delicious local specialties that truly showcased the rich flavors of Italian cuisine. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore the city through its incredible food.”

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7.Natural History Museum Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $12Best value

Visit Milan’s Natural History Museum at Indro Montanelli Gardens with a smartphone audio guide in English, Italian, French, or German. Allow about two hours to explore exhibits in paleontology, mineralogy, zoology, and botany, with more than 40 audio points and a digital map. It is self-guided, so bring your own headphones and charged phone.

“No one was there to wait for us or gave us instructions even though we were told that we simply had to wait for the assistant with a yellow flag because she was late.. after half an hour we called again to ask for instructions and we were told to link to a dangerous website for the audio guide.. we obviously didn’t do it and so we scanned again a new link that lead us to the Natural History Museum in London!!! Absolutely ridiculous”

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8.How: Tour of the historic center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours

Explore Como’s historic center on a Spanish-language walking tour with guide Ignacio Rios. Start by Porta Torre, then visit San Fedele and Como Cathedral, pause at Piazza Cavour for lake views, and continue past the Tempio Voltiano. The route connects medieval architecture, church interiors, and the city’s lakeside setting.

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9.4-Hour Art and History Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

This private four-hour walking tour pairs Milan’s central sights with a licensed guide who majored in art history. Visit the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala from outside, Brera, and Sforza Castle, or ask in advance to tailor the route. Duomo admission and headsets are included. Tours run in English, French, or Italian.

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