Many of Italy’s most famous dishes come from Milan. Risotto alla Milanese, minestrone, ossobuco, cotoletta, polenta, piadina sandwiches and Christmas panetonne to name a few. Milan is also the capital of modern Italian cuisine and you’ll find an incredibly diverse range of options available. In this guide, we share the best Milan food tours to help you discover the delicious Italian food the city has to offer.
Milan Food Tours
The gothic masterpiece that is the Duomo, is Milan’s dominant attraction and the centre of community life in the city. From the piazza in front of the cathedral, you can enter the incredible Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, an elegant landmark and thoroughfare that connects the Duomo with the world-famous La Scala theatre.
This is an ideal place to start your trip to Milan but a tour of the surrounding neighbourhoods is where you’ll find the delicious food the city is known for.
Neighbourhoods worth touring include the Brera district, the Navigli canal district, or for somewhere different, visit the contemporary Porta Nuova neighbourhood.
Top Pick
Milan: Half-Day Food Tour on Foot
Duration: 3 hours.
Tastings: 6 stops plus drinks.
Suitable for vegetarians: Yes (advise when booking).
Recommended for vegans: No
Allergy-friendly: Yes (advise when booking).
Limited mobility inclusive: No
Run by the experienced and entertaining guides at Fat Tire Tours, this is Milan’s most popular and highly-rated food tour. You’ll get to explore the Brera district of Milan, learning about the city’s food history while stopping at 6 places where you can sample specialties including culatello, Milanese meatballs, gelato and traditional aperitifs.
Features:
- Walking tour of the historic Brera district.
- Details on Italian food produce and history.
- Visit a hipster bar.
- Wine and grappa tasting.
Pros: A knowledgeable guide makes all the difference and the reviews suggest this tour has one of the most popular food tour guides in Milan.
Cons: Three hours might be a little rushed for exploring one neighbourhood.
Check AvailabilityMilan: Evening Food Tour
Duration: 3 hours.
This is the evening version of the tour mentioned above and includes a wine tasting. If you would like to see the food market, this is only available on the day tour.
Private Tour with Drinks & Bites in Centro Storico
Duration: 2.5 hours.
This food tour takes place in the historic centre of Milan, starting in front of the Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore. Three tastings and 3 drinks are included as well as a tour of the area. This is a very popular tour but we believe our Top Pick is better value for money.
Milan Patisserie Tour
Duration: 2.5 hours.
For something a little different, try this patisserie food tour of Milan. The tour includes 4 stops at some of Milan’s top patisseries where you can try traditional pastries. Depending on the day and time of the year, you could try Milanese cannoncini, panettone, marron glacé and delicious Milan pralines.
The post is part of our series on Italian food, one of the most diverse, delicious and popular cuisines in the world.
Map of the Brera District
For more information on things to do in Milan, Yes, Milano has some excellent travel guides and event listings.
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