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Milan: Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

1. Milan: Navigli District Canal Boat Tour with Aperitivo

Explore the Navigli district, famous for its canals and vibrant evening life, on a boat cruise. Cruise along the Naviglio Grande and enjoy a glass of wine or Aperol spritz, with some tasty snacks. After you set off on the canal, enjoy the sights of typical Milanese railing houses, which represent the Milan of the past, now home to numerous bars and restaurants. Gently cruising upstream you will pass one of the oldest churches in the city: the Church of San Cristoforo. See the historic headquarters of Canottieri Milano Olona and the famous alley of the launderers, an architectural jewel that takes its name from the residents who washed their laundry there, all in complete relaxation and in a convivial atmosphere. If you want, you can also listen to the audio guide to learn a bit more about the district and sights you will see. Or simply enjoy the navigation while chatting with your friends over a glass of wine or Aperol spritz, a favorite local beverage.

Milan: Pasta and Risotto cooking class and Market Food Tour

2. Milan: Pasta and Risotto cooking class and Market Food Tour

First, explore Milan’s culinary scene by visiting the city’s bottegas (shops) which are stocked full of fresh produce and local specialties. Led by your expert chef, browse the stores and learn about local cuisine. Liaise with vendors, butchers, and bakers as you pick out the tastiest ingredients to prepare your meal. With your groceries in hand, take a short walk to the cooking school, a brand-new facility in the heart of the city. Put on your apron and follow the chef's instructions in order to create exquisite traditional dishes. Learn how to create dishes such as cheese fondue, ragout, fresh hand-rolled pasta, and dessert. Measure, mince, mix, season, and stir to create authentic Milanese cuisine.  Take a break to savor a selection of premium wines and local cheeses. Once everything is ready, sit down with a glass of wine and enjoy your culinary creations. At the end of the experience, you will receive an attendance certificate and a recipe booklet so you can share the recipes you learned with your friends and family at home.

Milan: Pizza and Gelato-Making Class

3. Milan: Pizza and Gelato-Making Class

Master the most delicious of all Italian arts and learn how to make authentic pizza and gelato. Meet an expert "pizzaiolo" who will demonstrate how to make a perfect, scrumptious pizza. In a professional cooking studio, your professional chef will show you how to make pliable, paper-thin yeast dough while kneading it to perfection. Learn how to prepare a zesty, yet light tomato sauce to spread on top. While the dough rests, take a break to enjoy a selection of premium Diadema wines and olive oil. Then, hear all about the process of making authentic Italian gelato. Discover the raw ingredients and learn how to mix them together as you watch the chocolate melt into the cream. While the gelato churns, your chef will show you how to combine the ingredients to make the batter to cook your cone. Then, roll out your dough, choose your favorite toppings, and season your pizza before popping it into the oven. As soon as your fragrant pizza comes out of the oven, sit down, relax, and indulge your tastebuds with your culinary creations.  At the end of your class, receive a certificate of attendance and a full digital recipe booklet to keep and use back at home.

Milan: Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

4. Milan: Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

Skip the line and enjoy priority access to Venice’s famous Hard Rock Cafe. Dine in style at the heart of one of Europe’s most charming and beautiful cities! Take your pick of delicious full-menu options: Diamond Menu (3-course): Choice of starter - • Fresh Salad or Lil' Onion Rings Choice of main - • Legendary burger • Moving Mountains burger • Smoked BBQ combo • Grilled salmon • Twisted mac, chicken, and cheese pasta • Steak salad • BBQ chicken Dessert - • Chocolate cake Choice of one beverage: • Soft drink, coffee, or tea Platinum Menu (3-course): Choice of starter - • Fresh Salad or Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta Choice of main - • Legendary burger • Moving Mountains burger • BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger • Grilled salmon • New York Strip Steak • Steak salad • Baby Back Pork Ribs Dessert - • Cheesecake or Chocolate cake Choice of one beverage: • Soft drink, coffee, or tea

Milan: Leonardo's Vineyard Museum

5. Milan: Leonardo's Vineyard Museum

As you explore Leonardo’s Vineyard, immerse yourself in the lifestyle of Leonardo da Vinci. Enjoy an included digital guide of Milan. Leonardo’s Vineyard was gifted to him in 1498 by Ludovico Sforza, a former Duke of Milan, who assigned him the task of creating The Last Supper. The Vineyard soon became one of Leonardo’s most admired possessions. With a long list of winemakers in his family, he enjoyed growing his own grapes and creating his own wines for many years to follow. When he left his residence in Milan, he continued to care for the vineyard and even generously left it in his will to two of his servants. Today, visitors can rediscover this hidden gem either on an Italian or English guided tour, led by a knowledgeable local guide. If you prefer to explore at your leisure, you can opt for an entry ticket and audio guide, offering you valuable insights into the attraction’s history. With either option, you can stroll through the house, vineyard, garden, and greenhouses, and even marvel at the original vines that were re-planted many years ago. In addition to this, included in your ticket, you will receive a smartphone tour of Milan that will allow you to see the city’s highlights from a new perspective while listening to the multilingual audio commentary about many points of interest. Take advantage of many suggested routes through the city.

Milan: Small-Group Pasta Making and Tiramisu Class

6. Milan: Small-Group Pasta Making and Tiramisu Class

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and savor the fruits of your labor for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. Start the lesson with an Italian aperitivo. Then, learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your local chef host who will teach you the tricks of the trade. As the icing on the cake, learn to prepare the iconic Tiramisu for a truly immersive Italian experience. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family when you get home with an authentic Italian meal. 

Milan: Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting

7. Milan: Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting

Do you want to discover the tastes of Milan? Thanks to our local guide, you will be accompanied in a journey to the hidden culinary gems of the city! A special occasion to learn about the Italian capital of fashion, walking through its iconic locations and tasting some of the delights of its best eateries. A total immersion in the atmosphere of Northern Italy, that will allow you to experience not only the food, but also the art and the history behind the tradition, visiting an historical pastry shop. Take a stroll off the beaten track, explore the shops and taste the local products as the many hams and cheeses. Have the opportunity to relax as a true Milanese in a cafè in the centre of the city and, when the journey is almost complete, treat yourself with the world-renowed italian gelato. Do we need to say more? This is an opportunity not to be missed!

Milan: Aperitivo Tour with Street Food

8. Milan: Aperitivo Tour with Street Food

Together with a guide, discover the different ways of relishing the aperitivo Milanese, all accompanied by high-quality snacks. During the tour, you will taste different versions of the aperitivo in the buzzing Navigli district. Cocktails: try excellent cocktails whose main components are the spirits that made Milan's and Italy's history directly from the hands of trained mixologists. The cocktails will take you on a journey as you discover how the Milanese culture in beverages has influenced nearly every region of Italy. Wine: Italy is the homeland of wine, and all-around Milan several famous vineyards have their premises and production sites. This tour presents a selection of the best labels among Italian wine cellars. Italian cheeses: in the framework of a unique location, you will taste the best Italian cheeses and get to know their organoleptic features, as well as their preparation techniques, which make them so exquisite. Cutting board with cold cuts and other high-quality snacks: each stop includes a wide selection of cured meats, gourmet snacks, and tastings of local preparations. Gourmet stuffed potatoes - nothing seems simpler than baked potatoes. Yet, differently from the ingredients’ simplicity, wisely matched with a mix of tradition and creativity, the most extraordinary preparations were created. Such are the potatoes you will taste, topped or stuffed with refined ingredients. Pizza Cone - how to reinvent the classic Italian street food? The Pizza Cone has been reinvented by an Italian chef and made it crustier and crispier. A new experience for a traditional dish. Gelato - in a hot summer day or in a cold winter one, gelato is always a way to end a meal. Differently from what thought in Italy you'll always see people with a cone in hand.

Milan: Pasta, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

9. Milan: Pasta, Ravioli, and Tiramisu Cooking Class

Enter the beautiful home of your professional chef in one of the most dynamic districts of the city and follow his guidance to prepare a menu of typical recipes using fresh produce and raw ingredients sourced from the local market. Learn to cook homemade ravioli, pasta and tiramisù in a friendly atmosphere. Start your pasta class by preparing the dough for authentic ravioli (filled dumplings, sealed between 2 layers of thin pasta dough). Discover how to make perfect tagliatelle to complete your meal. Finally, learn to make the perfect tiramisù dessert to finish your traditional meal. Enjoy the fruits of your labor with your chef and learn how to combine local recipes with fine Italian wines. Get a copy of all the recipes you prepared to continue your cooking adventure back at home.

From Milan: Full-Day Food & Wine Experience in Franciacorta

10. From Milan: Full-Day Food & Wine Experience in Franciacorta

Enjoy the Franciacorta region on this day trip from Milan. Have free time in Bergamo to discover the beauty of its Venetian walls. Sip on local wines paired with a 3-course lunch in a traditional restaurant. Ride along the Franciacorta Wine Route and take in views of Lake Iseo.  Meet your guide in the morning in Milan and hop aboard an air-conditioned minivan with WIFI onboard. Relax and take in the Italian countryside on the way to Bergamo, one of the best-preserved medieval cities in Italy.  Spend 2 hours of free time exploring the cobblestone streets encircled by Venetian walls at your own pace. After your free time, head to lunch at a prestigious, traditional restaurant for a 3-course meal with 1 glass of wine. Board the bus and ride to a historical winery in the region for a guided tour and tasting with a sommelier. Learn the history of the region's famous sparkling wines and the main phases of the production process.  Visit the cellars which host the bottles during the second fermentation phase. End the winery part of this tour with a tasting of 2 Franciacorta wines. See the area where the grapes ripen in the sun and discover picturesque points in Franciacorta, like the sparkling Lake Iseo. Passing through the hillside vineyards, discover why this region is renowned as the producer of Italy’s best sparkling wines.

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What people are saying about Milan

This was a GREAT experience! Pietro was phenomenal… and the food we made WOW… the best Tiramisu I have ever had! I thoroughly recommend it… you will learn how to make some awesome pasta dishes and super quick and easy Tiramisu… his home is very welcoming and I felt as if everyone there was a close friend!

My class size was 5. Very hands on. We made 2 different kinds of pasta, tiramisu and learned how to make risotto and a butter and sage sauce. The Chef was knowledgeable and personable. His recounting of his vast experiences took the class over the top.

We had some extra time in Milan, so we chose to see the vineyard. The villa is amazing to walk through and the grounds are beautiful. The audio is very informative.

I absolutely loved this experience. It stayed true to leonardos time in Milan and his house he’d been gifted with virtual audio points throughout the grounds.

I cannot recommend this more! Stefano was wonderful - attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The wine and food were exceptional.