Milan Navigli Food & Wine Tour: 6+ Tastings & Risotto Dinner

5.0 (5 reviews) Milan, Italy
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

Skip the generic tourist snacks and immerse yourself in an authentic Milanese culinary journey through the historic Navigli canal district. Start with a curated wine and artisanal cheese and cured meat tasting, followed by a sit-down meal at a traditional local restaurant to savor the iconic Risotto alla Milanese infused with saffron. Conclude your tour on a sweet note with your choice of classic Italian desserts—from creamy tiramisu to freshly filled cannoli or artisanal gelato. Enjoy a rich, full-course experience in a intimate small-group setting.

Authentic Sit-Down Dining: Taste genuine Risotto alla Milanese served at a traditional local restaurant.

Artisanal Wine & Cheese Pairings: Enjoy hand-picked Lombardy cheeses and salumi paired with local wine.

Customizable Sweet Finish: Select your favorite traditional dessert, choosing between cannoli, tiramisu, or gelato.

Intimate & Local: Explore Navigli’s historic charm away from tourist traps with an expert local guide.

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VIP Dinner Experience

Duration: 4 hours
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Navigli Food and Wine Tour in Milan

What's included

  • Includes a selection of local wine served during the aperitivo experience
  • Selection of Regional Italian Cheeses
  • Professional in-person guide
  • Authentic Saffron Risotto alla Milanese (Served at a traditional sit-down restaurant)
  • Traditional Dessert (Gelato, Cannolo, or Tiramisù)
  • Artisanal Cured Meats & Salumi Tasting (Prosciutto, Salami)
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
  • Additional food and drinks not included in the tour

What to expect

  1. Darsena
    15m
    Start your experience at Milan’s historic Darsena, the gateway to the Navigli district. Learn about the canals, the neighborhood’s history and Milanese aperitivo culture before beginning the food and wine tastings
  2. Naviglio Grande
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Stroll along the historic canals and make your first delicious stop at a classic local establishment. Savor a glass of fine regional Italian wine paired with an artisanal selection of high-quality cured meats (salumi), aged cheeses, and grilled vegetables while learning about Lombardy’s rich culinary traditions.
  3. Vicolo dei Lavandai
    45m
    Discover the charming Vicolo dei Lavandai, one of Milan’s best-preserved historical alleyways where local women used to wash laundry. Afterward, sit down at an authentic local restaurant to enjoy a comforting, freshly prepared main dish: the famous Risotto alla Milanese with vibrant saffron, cooked to perfection.
  4. Naviglio Grande
    40m
    Conclude your culinary tour with a sweet delight! Stop by a beloved local eatery along Navigli Grande to enjoy your choice of a classic Italian dessert—select between freshly prepared cannoli, homemade tiramisu, or artisanal gelato. After treating your tastebuds, walk back together with your guide toward the initial meeting point.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in Piazza XXIV Maggio, near the Darsena entrance. Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point and will contact you if necessary. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.

End point

Meet your guide in Piazza XXIV Maggio, near the Darsena entrance. Your guide will be waiting at the meeting point and will contact you if necessary. Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled starting time.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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