Where to Eat in Milan: the 12 Best Food Tours

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

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

Spend about three hours tasting pizza, focaccia, cured meats, cheese, arancini or supplì, pastries, gelato, and Italian wine in Milan. Your local guide may be Marco, Francesco, Simone, Irene, or another member of the team. Pickup is on foot or by public transport, not by private vehicle.

“I want to take a minute to relate our terrific lovely guided experience with our guide Francisco. We we on the food tour which was really good, but more than that was the informative cultural knowledgeable education about Milan that we received via Francisco. He is a lovely, friendly man that made it such a great experience. Thank you again, Francisco. We learned so much about Milan, Italy, and the foods of not only this region, but Italy in general!”

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2.Milan: Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting

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

Walk Milan’s historic center for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Francesca, Luca, Anna, or Maria Christina. Stop for charcuterie, cheese, risotto al salto, arancini, balsamic vinegar, fried specialties, and cannoncini while seeing the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, Piazza Affari, and Roman Circus.

“The Milan Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting was an excellent experience from start to finish. The tour was very informative, combining delicious food tastings with interesting insights into Milan’s history, culture, and local street food scene. Miss Francesca was outstanding ,kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, and full of passion.She explained every food stop in detail, shared historical background along the way, and made everyone feel comfortable and welcome throughout the walking tour. The food selection was authentic and well chosen, offering a true taste of local street food. The pace of the walk was pleasant, well organized, and enjoyable. Overall, this tour was a wonde...”

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3.Milan: Sunset Navigli Food & Drinks Tour by Do Eat Better

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

Meet at 5:30 pm in Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio for a 3.5-hour walk through Porta Ticinese, Porta Genova, and Navigli. You’ll sample cocktails, wine, charcuterie, street food, Milanese risotto, and gelato with an English-speaking guide such as Anna Maria, Michela, Francesco, or Chiara. Expect a full meal, plenty of walking, and a group of up to 12.

“AMAZING! Anna Maria was fabulous and we had such a great time. There were 10 people in total on the tour so it was very manageable and fun”

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4.Milan: Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine

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

At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria and her team guide you through three Italian dishes, from fresh pasta to dessert. You work at your own station, use professional tools, snack on antipasti, and finish with wine and the meal you made. Recipes are provided for home cooking.

“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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5.Milan: Sunset Navigli Food and Drinks Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 359 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $104

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Milanese aperitivo in Navigli, with stops for cocktails, wine, cheese, cold cuts, regional food, risotto, street food, and gelato. Guides such as Anna Maria, Giulia, Francesco, and Alessia lead relaxed small-group walks in English or Italian. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and tell the provider about dietary needs.

“Our tour guide was great! She led us to a lot of local places with really great vibes. One thing we wanted more of was more focus on places in Milan that served local Milanese food. There was one particular location we were taken to, but we would have preferred more. Overall, it was a great tour that we would recommend taking!”

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6.Milan: Street Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 180 reviews · from $108

Walk central Milan with a local guide such as Francesco, Marco, or Simon, stopping at family-owned eateries for savory bites, sweets, wine, beer, or soft drinks. The route links Piazza Sant’Alessandro, Piazza San Sepolcro, and the Columns of St. Lawrence, with food stories, city history, and vegetarian choices along the way.

“Francesco was amazing, he reached out prior to our tour to greet us and was really polite and formal. He’s a very knowledgeable man therefore, we got more than we anticipated. He gave us a fabulous understanding of the foods from Italy and the different parts giving good knowledge of the city itself. Francesco was so polite, easy to talk too, his English was amazing. I would highly recommend his tour. Very thoughtful and kind.”

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7.Milan: Guided Food Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 139 reviews · 3 hours · from $73

Spend three hours walking Milan with an English-speaking local guide and a small group of up to 10 people. Taste cannolo, pizza, gelato, and other Italian specialties while visiting places such as Colonne di San Lorenzo and Santa Maria Delle Grazie. Guides including Buse, Mattia, Sevda, and Virginia also share city history and food tips.

“Tour was great! We got to try so much food, we were stuffed by the end. Walked a comfortable distance, with plenty of breaks in between.”

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8.Milan: Delicious Food Tour and City Center Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 111 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $46Best value

Spend 2.5 hours walking central Milan with an English-speaking guide such as Francesca, Luca, Anna, or Chris. Taste cured meats, cheeses, balsamic vinegar, bakery treats, and other Italian street foods while visiting the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, Piazza Affari, the L.O.V.E. statue, and an ancient Roman Circus site.

“The guide Christina was very good. Brilliant tour. My daughter loved the balsamic vinegar stop”

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9.Private Original Milan Food Tour on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 103 reviews · from $621

Spend three hours tasting Milanese specialties, Parma ham, pizza, risotto, wine, aperitifs, and gelato in Brera and Porta Nuova. Your English-speaking private guide may include local experts such as Luigi, Paola, Georgia, or Mirella. Expect more than 10 tastings, food traditions, and a useful lesson on spotting good gelato.

“Veronique was our guide and she was so lovely, and full of knowledge. Really great experience, very interesting but make sure you haven't had breakfast before hand. So much delicious food. Couldn't fault our trip, worth every penny.”

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10.Milan’s Full-Meal Gourmet Food Tour – More Than Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 81 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $106

Walk from Piazza Cordusio through Piazza Mercanti, the Duomo, Via Dante, and Brera while eating Milanese risotto, gourmet pizza, charcuterie, pastries, and cannoncini. A local guide such as Chiara, Michela, or Alice leads the food stops in English or Italian. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and leave large bags behind.

“Our guide, Chiara was very good. She offered interesting insights about the city as we walked. She was very attentive. We enjoyed our time with her”

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11.Milan: Food and Wine Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $142

Join an Italian- and English-speaking food expert for a three-hour stroll through Milan’s Navigli district. Begin with Franciacorta in a tucked-away venue, then taste risotto, pasta, cheese, wine, and dessert across traditional local stops. Guides such as Daniel, Georgia, and Sylvia bring food, architecture, and local history into the conversation.

“Our guide was excellent, he is a professor, connected architecture, history and food. Great drink & food choices. He was engaging and positive. Great value.”

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12.Milan: History & Street Food Tour with Wine Tasting

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

Spend three hours walking central Milan with a guide such as Francesco, Diana, or Alessandro. Taste bakery treats, cured meats, cheeses, regional specialties, and dessert, with wine included. The route links Piazza Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, and Brera. Come hungry, and mention allergies before booking.

“Francesco was AMAZING! If I could give him 100 stars, I would. He was knowledgeable & kind. Great food & great experience!”

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