The 15 Milan Street Food Tours That Earn Their Price

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

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

Spend about three hours with a local guide such as Marco, Francesco, Simone, or Irene, walking through a less-touristed Milan district and visiting four or five quality food shops. Expect pizza, regional specialties, charcuterie, wine, pastries, gelato, and stories about Milanese life. Hotel pickup is on foot or by public transport.

“Well, what a great experience this was. It definitely exceeded our expectations. The tour guide (Simon) did a fabulous job in leading us through the streets of Milan as we sampled a selection of outstanding food and drinks. It was a lot of fun and represented excellent value. By the end of this evening tour, we were all full and totally satisfied. Highly recommended...”

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2.Guided Street Food Walking Tour with Food Tasting

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

Spend 2.5 hours walking Milan’s historic center with an English-speaking guide such as Francesca, Luca, Anna, or Maria Christina. Sample charcuterie, cheese, riso al salto, arancini, cannoncini, and balsamic vinegar while seeing Piazza Mercanti, the Duomo, the Roman Circus, and the L.O.V.E. statue. Bring comfortable shoes and arrive without large bags.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Francesca. She was knowledgeable and interesting. We saw bits of Milan we would not have found ourselves.”

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3.Street Food Walking Tour

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

Follow a Milanese guide such as Marco, Francesco, or Simon through central Milan for three hours of savory and sweet tastings. Expect family-run eateries, Italian wine or beer, balsamic vinegar, gelato, focaccia, tiramisu, city stories, and a small group of up to 10 people.

“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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4.An exclusive experience: food market, private chef and lunch!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $286Top rated

Meet chef Clara or Ornella in central Milan, shop an open-air market for seasonal ingredients, then return to a private home kitchen to make five Italian courses. You will prepare pasta or gnocchi, a traditional meat dish, and dessert before sitting down to lunch with wine, Prosecco, espresso, recipes, and a diploma.

“Wonderful experience! The visit to the market was unique and our chef, Clara, gave us many pointers and good advice even before we had reached the kitchen. The cooking class was an ideal combination of theory, tips and hands-on experience for all six students. We learned what to look for in order to get the real authentic product. Clara shared her expertise smilingly and answered all our questions. The menu - all typical Italian specialties - was very varied. The meal was delicious and gave us an opportunity to socialize with our new international friends. A truly satisfying experience from the beginning to the end. Next time I am in…”

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5.History & Street Food Tour with Wine Tasting

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

You’ll spend three hours walking central Milan with a local guide, stopping for bakery treats, cured meats, cheeses, a sweet bite, and wine. The route links Piazza Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle, Brera, and Porta Garibaldi. Guides may include Francesco, Diana, or Alessandro, with English, French, and Spanish available.

“Francesco was an excellent guide- really friendly with excellent English and I learned so much about Milan, but also about Italy and the different regions and the food and wine specific to each. Nothing was rushed and I really got to see the city in a different way. The best city tour I have been on- I highly recommend!”

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6.Milan Street Food Tour -Italian Food Experience by Do Eat Better

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour food walk through central Milan. You’ll taste pizza, panzerotto, arancino, pastries, espresso, water, and at least one alcoholic drink, while passing the Duomo, La Scala, Piazza Mercanti, and the Royal Palace. Groups are limited to 12.

“The experience was very informative, covering architecture and history of Milan aswell as the background of different foods. It included plenty of walking, all food was eaten outside. Francesco was easy to get on with, and was very polite and understanding.”

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7.Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Spend about 2.5 hours walking central Milan with an English-speaking local guide, stopping for food tastings and city sights. You’ll visit San Maurizio, Roman circus remains, Piazza Affari, the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, and La Scala. Guides such as Francesca, Anna, Francesco, and Piero have led recent tours. Drinks are not included.

“Christina was very informative about the history of Milan. She took us to see some archeological ruins, that were fascinating. The food samples were very good, especially the Gorgonzola cheese.”

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8.Milan History & Street Food Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend three hours walking central Milan with guides such as Francesco, Alessandro, Fernando, or Alex. Visit the Duomo, Galleria, Castello Sforzesco, and Brera while tasting Italian street food, wine, charcuterie, pizza, and gelato. Small groups of up to 10 keep the outing personal, and vegetarian food is available with advance notice.

“Traveling solo was fun and easy with such a great guide ( Francesco). He was flexible and tailored tour to my interests.”

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9.Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Walk through central Milan with a local English-speaking guide, pairing food tastings with San Maurizio, Sant’Ambrogio, the Roman Columns, the Duomo, and Sforza Castle. Expect panettone, local food explanations, and a balsamic vinegar stop. Vegetarian options require advance notice. Drinks are not included.

“Guide was wonderful and very helpful. I will request her again next time on holiday. She was very knowledgeable and had a very nice personality.”

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10.Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Walk through central Milan with a local guide, sampling street food while seeing San Maurizio, Roman ruins, Piazza Affari, the Duomo, Piazza Mercanti, and La Scala. The $50.57 tour lasts about two and a half hours, runs in English, and ends near Piazza San Fedele. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“This is an amazing tour with a big variety of food to taste! Every stop an informative lesson about where, when etc. Our guide was excellent and I would highly recommend him!”

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11.Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Walk through central Milan with an English-speaking local guide, stopping at shops, an old pastry shop, and food counters for ham, cheese, gelato, and other Italian treats. The route also brings you past San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Sforza Castle. Guide Francesco has received special praise, though the guide may vary.

“Fabulous! Lots of history and food tastings and stories.”

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12.Street Food Tour with Tastings and Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $50

Meet your English-speaking guide at San Maurizio and walk central Milan through five food stops, local eateries, a historic market, and coffee tasting. You’ll try Milanese specialties, cheeses, charcuterie, gelato, panettone, and more while passing the Duomo and Castello Sforzesco. Francesco leads the tour.

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13.Milan Street Food Tour and City Sightseeing with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42Best value

You’ll walk central Milan with a licensed local guide such as Luca, Francesca, or Chris, pairing several food tastings with San Maurizio’s frescoes, Sant’Ambrogio Basilica, Roman columns, and views near the Duomo. The 2.5-hour tour ends at a pastry shop and suits most participants, but not vegans or gluten- and dairy-free guests.

“This was a great food tour with some history thrown in. Our tour, Chris, even gave some great local recommendations. She was great with our children as well. Would definitely recommend!”

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14.Street Food Tour with a Full Italian Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Walk central Milan with a local guide, stopping at at least four eateries for pizza, panzerotto, arancino, pastries, espresso, water, and one alcoholic drink. Ana Maria has led this experience with attentive guidance and useful stories about Milan and Navigli. Expect a small group, six short walks, and a Duomo finish.

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15.Street Food Private Tour Milan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $386

Explore Milan’s Navigli area on a private English-language food walk with stops for a crafted cocktail, Italian wine, cured meats, gourmet snacks, stuffed potatoes, a pizza cone, and gelato. Guide Sasha is noted for her warm manner. The tour begins at Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio and ends on Viale Coni Zugna.

“I am actually surprised that this tour is very knowledgeable. Sasha, our guide is a very kind and sweet lady. The tour operator is very helpful too.”

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