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15 Milan Food Tours, from Aperitivo to Gelato

89 tours  ·  from $11 a head

Risotto, panzerotti, a spritz at seven and gelato after. These 15 walk the Navigli, Brera and the old market streets, priced and clear about how hungry you need to arrive.

Milan: Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo - A slow cruise past Milan’s canal houses
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Milan: Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

1.Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 3,253 reviews · 50 min · from $41Our pick

Settle aboard a canal boat at Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, and cruise for 50 minutes past old Milanese railing houses, San Cristoforo, and the Darsena. Your ticket includes one Aperol spritz or glass of red or white wine, plus finger food. An onboard QR code offers an audio guide in six languages, though you can also simply enjoy the ride.

“A nice time on the canal. Very little interaction with the crew.”

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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif - Villas from the water, not from the front door
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Lake Como: Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

2.Shared Boat Tour with Prosecco Aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,452 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $53

From Como, take a shared boat cruise past lakeside villas and villages, including Villa d’Este and Villa Erba. A skipper such as Alessandro, Mario, or Sebastian shares stories and points out photo spots. Sip Prosecco or a soft drink, and use the optional phone audio guide for more detail.

“Our guide was absolutely lovely, very funny and engaging - highly recommend!”

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Milan's Authentic Street Food tour: A Gourmet Experience - Cured meats, cheese, and a drink pairing
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Milan’s Authentic Street Food tour: A Gourmet Experience

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

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

A local guide leads you through a less touristy Milan neighborhood on a three-hour food walk, with about four or five stops for regional Italian bites and drinks. Expect specialties such as pizza, cured meats, arancini or supplì, pastries, and gelato, plus stories about Milan’s food and culture. Hotel pickup is arranged on foot or by public transport.

“Irina was very knowledgeable. She took us to several restaurants with delicious food and two dessert stocks. Everything was great. Our favourite was the first stop at the balsamic vinegar shop Giusti. The product was delicious and the presentation professional. Did not feel any pressure to buy whatsoever.”

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Milan: Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting - Tasting Milan, one stop at a time
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Milan: Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting

4.Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting

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

In 2.5 hours, an English-speaking guide leads you through central Milan for food tastings and stories linking local dishes to the city’s past. Stops may include cheese and cured meats, riso al salto, balsamic vinegar, arancini, or cannoncini. You’ll pass the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, and the L.O.V.E. statue. Bring comfortable shoes, and plan around the tour’s dietary limits.

“I loved it all. Each stop was wonderful and tasty!!! along the way learning about the history of the city was amazing!!”

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Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making - Wine, Dinner, and a Recipe Booklet
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Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making

5.Milan Cooking Class: Authentic Pizza & Gelato Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

At Towns of Italy’s cooking school above Mercato Centrale, a chef guides you through making pizza and gelato, including a hand-formed cone. Past instructors include Matteo, Alfredo, Fabrizio, Diego, and David, but your chef may vary. Expect about three hours of hands-on cooking, wine, and dinner. A pasta and gelato option is available at checkout.

“A great family experience! Matteo was a fantastic instructor! We all made our own custom pizzas and waffle cones for gelato! A must do!”

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Milan: Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour by Do Eat Better - Milanese risotto along the canal
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Milan: Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour by Do Eat Better

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

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

Start at 5:30 pm near Porta Ticinese and walk toward Navigli with an English-speaking guide. Expect aperitivo drinks, cured meats, street food, Milanese risotto, and gelato, with food spread across several stops. Guides such as Anna Maria, Michela, Francesco, and Chiara have led tours. The group is capped at 12.

“Learned a lot about Milan and culture here. Very enjoyable group of people we met on the tour from all over the world.”

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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine - Learn pasta by making it, not just watching
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Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

7.Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

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

At Chef and the City in Milan, cook three Italian dishes with a chef such as Ilaria, sometimes joined by Fernando or another instructor. Make fresh pasta and learn practical techniques, then sit down with your group to eat what you have prepared and drink wine. The menu varies, and you take home the recipes.

“My husband and I had been wanting to take a cooking class in Italy for a couple of years now. We finally decided to do and we picked the perfect Chef! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking, and we learned a ton from her. We had so much fun! Thank you for helping us check another bucket list item.”

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Milan: Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe - Polenta, Gorgonzola and wine at Chunk Milano
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Milan: Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

8.Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with Eating Europe

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

Spend three and a half hours walking Milan’s Navigli with an English-speaking guide and up to 11 other food lovers. Tastings may include fried pizza, polenta with Gorgonzola, Ligurian focaccia, saffron risotto and tiramisu, alongside canal-side history and wine. Guides vary, with Jessica, Chiara, Laura and Giuseppe among the team.

“Wonderful 5 course food extravaganza with an amazing tour guide. MC was so knowledgeable and engaging and all the food was delicious. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Milan Culinary Experience: Pasta & Gelato or Tiramisù Class - Lunch brings the group together
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Milan Culinary Experience: Pasta & Gelato or Tiramisù Class

9.Milan Culinary Experience: Pasta & Gelato or Tiramisù Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

At Towns of Italy’s cooking school above Mercato Centrale, you’ll make ravioli and tagliatelle with seasonal sauces, then watch a chef demonstrate gelato. The three-hour, English-language class starts at 11 am and includes lunch, wine, recipes, and a certificate. Instructors have included Matteo, Fabrizio, and Alfredo; the dessert changes to tiramisù from March 1, 2026.

“This was such a great lunch treat! There only turned out to be 9 of us so we made 3 different types of pasta with two sauces, plus gelato. I’ve made pasta before but his tips and tricks for getting it perfect were invaluable! Can’t wait to host my own pasta party with family at home to show them what we learned!!”

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Milan: Pasta, Ravioli, and Gelato Class in a Glamorous Home - Aprons on, dough on the table
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Milan: Pasta, Ravioli, and Gelato Class in a Glamorous Home

10.Pasta, Ravioli, and Gelato Class in a Glamorous Home

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 268 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

In a historic Milanese home near the Coni Zugna metro stop, you’ll make fresh tagliatelle and ravioli, then prepare a dessert that may be tiramisu or gelato, depending on your class. Instructors such as Bruna, Laura, Marco and Federico teach in English, with a shared meal, organic wine and homemade limoncello to finish.

“A fantastic evening which me and my 10 year old daughter thoroughly enjoyed. Katarina was a brilliant host. We can't wait to start recreating the recipes at home. Thank you for giving us special memories for our visit to Milan!”

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Delicious! Milan's Favorite Food Tour - From Piazza della Scala toward Brera
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Delicious! Milan’s Favorite Food Tour

11.Delicious! Milan’s Favorite Food Tour

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

Spend about 2.5 hours walking through central Milan with a local guide, tasting Italian appetizers, wine, and sweets while hearing about Brera, San Simpliciano, Garibaldi, and the city’s food customs. Guides have included Armando, also called Army. Expect several food stops, plenty of walking, and a group of up to 25.

“The tour guide was great and very knowledgeable about the all the areas we went. The food wonderful and in great quantities.”

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Milan: Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with a Local - Five stops, with time to settle in
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Milan: Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with a Local

12.Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour with a Local

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

Walk Milan’s Navigli with a local guide, stopping at five bars and food spots for cocktails, wine, beer, regional snacks, a gourmet stuffed potato, Pizza Cone, and gelato. The 3.5-hour outing is social and informal, with guides including Giulia, Chiara, Francesco, and Anna. Expect food at every stop and a mix of English and Italian.

“Excellent local guide, great food and drinks at charming locations.”

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Lake Como Food Tour - Eat like a real Local - Pizza by the slice on Via Pietro Boldoni
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Lake Como Food Tour – Eat like a real Local

13.Lake Como Food Tour – Eat like a real Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 228 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Walk Como’s center with an English-speaking local guide, sampling cured meats and wine, pizza by the slice, regional polenta and sciatt, then a seasonal dessert or gelato with espresso. The group is capped at 12. Guides have included Janis, Giada, Mario and Chiara, but assignments vary. Expect one included alcoholic drink and enough food for a meal.

“Giada was an excellent local guide with extensive knowledge as a resident of Como. She was friendly and outgoing with an excellent pace for the tour.”

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Sunset Navigli Boat Tour in Milan with Optional Aperitivo - What the route shows you
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Sunset Navigli Boat Tour in Milan with Optional Aperitivo

14.Sunset Navigli Boat Tour in Milan with Optional Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 219 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $22Best value

Cruise Milan’s Navigli canals for about 50 minutes, passing towpaths, the Darsena waterfront and historic churches. The ride is usually an out-and-back trip, not a full loop, and onboard commentary may be limited or unavailable. Choose the aperitivo option for alcoholic drinks and snacks, but confirm where and when to collect them.

“Had a great time on this relaxing cruise down the canal! This was a perfect night cap after a full day of sightseeing in Milan.”

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Private Milan Food Walking Tour of Brera - The guide makes the difference
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Private Milan Food Walking Tour of Brera

15.Private Milan Food Walking Tour of Brera

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

Spend three hours walking Brera with a private local foodie guide, stopping at six eateries for Milanese dishes and Italian treats. Expect seasonal tastings, a special spritz, and a traditional aperitivo, with guide-led stories about the neighborhood and its food. Paola, Antonio, and other local guides have led the tour.

“This was a wonderful tour to see the area of Brera. The food was tasty. The gelato was the hands down winner of all the stops. Our guide Paola was able to give insight on the area and how it became the center of the art and fashion scene in Milan”

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