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Milan Navigli Small-Group Food Tour: Aperitivo, Risotto & Wine

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Milan, Italy
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Experience Milan the way locals do on a journey across the vibrant Navigli district. From aperitivo to dessert, this experience captures the essence of Milanese social life, where great food and connection go hand in hand.

Wander along historic canals and lively streets as you explore a neighborhood shaped by tradition, creativity, and a dynamic culinary scene. Along the way, enjoy a curated progression of tastings that reflect both regional heritage and modern Milanese culture.

Savor iconic specialties like focaccia di Recco and farinata, and risotto alla Milanese, prepared with the care and precision this classic deserves.

End on a sweet note with authentic artisanal gelato, crafted with natural ingredients and a silky, velvety texture that embodies the essence of Italian tradition. This is more than a food tour: it’s Milan, lived and tasted.

What's Included

  • Sip on Italian wine while you sit just steps away from the city’s iconic canals
  • End your experience with a classic Italian dessert to leave your sweet tooth smiling
  • Enjoy a food journey from aperitivo to dessert in Navigli district, with 7 food tastings & 3 drinks
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks
  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio
24, 20123 Milano MI, Italy

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End point

Via Casale
7, 20144 Milano MI, Italy

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Alzaia Naviglio Pavese, 6

Visit Sciuè Navigli, where Milanese aperitivo meets Neapolitan pizza tradition. Enjoy pizza fritta with a classic locally crafted beer from Lombardy’s oldest brewery, all in the vibrant ambiance of the Navigli canals (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alzaia Naviglio Grande (pass by)

Step inside one of Milan’s most authentic housing styles. Discover shared balconies overlooking inner courtyards that tell the story of working-class community life, now reimagined as creative hubs, offering a quiet, intimate glimpse of Milan just steps from the lively Navigli canals.
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Vicolo Privato Lavandai (pass by)

Visit one of the most atmospheric corners of the Navigli. This historic alley recalls a time when washerwomen used the canal for daily work, with original stone washboards still visible. The flowing water and preserved setting offer a vivid glimpse into Milan’s pre-industrial past and community life.
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Navigli (pass by)

Explore Milan’s historic canal district, where waterways once powered trade and daily life. Today it’s a lively neighborhood blending history, creativity, aperitivo culture, and charming streets along the water.
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Ripa di Porta Ticinese, 55

Stop at a beloved spot on the Naviglio Grande, known for top-quality meat sourced from a renowned local butcher. Enjoy polenta with Gorgonzola and a selection of premium charcuterie or carpaccio, paired with a glass of wine, all in a cozy yet contemporary Milanese setting (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via Vigevano, 45

This Milan institution from 1994 is dedicated to Ligurian specialties. Enjoy farinata, the classic chickpea focaccia baked in copper pans, or the famous focaccia di Recco, filled with creamy cheese.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via Vigevano, 20

Stop at an iconic restaurant in the Navigli, famous for reimagining Milanese classics. Enjoy risotto alla Milanese with saffron, a rich ossobuco meatball or venison ragu, perfectly paired with a glass of wine.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via Casale, 7

End your tour with authentic artisanal gelato crafted by a husband-and-wife team for 15+ years. Made with natural ingredients and milk instead of cream, it’s lighter, silkier, and true to Italian tradition.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Milan Navigli Small-Group Food Tour: Aperitivo, Risotto & Wine?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Sip on Italian wine while you sit just steps away from the city’s iconic canals
  • End your experience with a classic Italian dessert to leave your sweet tooth smiling
  • Enjoy a food journey from aperitivo to dessert in Navigli district, with 7 food tastings & 3 drinks
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks
  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Have dietary requirements? Email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarian, gluten-free and other dietary needs. For safety, our tours are not suitable for guests with a severe or life-threatening (anaphylactic) allergy to nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish or gluten (coeliac disease), where trace amounts or cross-contamination pose a risk. Guests with any other severe allergy must contact us.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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