Welcome! My name is Catia.

I'm of Venetian origins, but have been a resident in Milan for many years.

I obtained degree in Art History (with Honours) at University Ca' Foscari VENICE. After that, I moved to Milan and got a Tour Guide license in 2014. I am now a registered Tour Guide in Milan and Venice.

I also studied English for 5 years at the British Council Institution (C1 level from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).

I'm specialized in Renaissance history, mostly Leonardo, Rafael and Venetian painters, but I have also attended many workshops dedicated to different topics about Milan, from gastronomy, to art and history. I have studies in Religious Tourism too. I actually continue to study for my job, attending trainings at University or other schools, for I believe learning is a never ending process. I long to remain up to date about my city and its changes, as well as of its traditions and cultural events to offer the best experience to visitors, regularly thinking of new routes to explore.

Although my job is my main passion, my second greatest passion is theatre. I am also very passionate about travelling, which I have been fortunate to do, approaching it with curiosity and learning about new cultures and traditions. That's part of why I love this city, capital of finance, fashion and design but at the same time with many cultural opportunities to seize. 

I'd like to invite you to explore the highlights of Milan with me, discovering its rich history and many marvels, from hidden gems to museums and temporary expositions the city organizes, dedicated to painters, photographers or artists in general.

Also, although I'm not a driver, I can arrange private transportation with a professional driver if needed.

If you're curious about me and the tours I organize, please don't hesitate to contact me!

On this tour, we'll admire Milan's Duomo from the inside, as I contextualize you about the cathedral's original project & the extraordinary heritage of its art, which encompasses 3400 statues, 150 gargoyles & 55 stained glass windows!

We'll also visit one of the world's most famous Opera Houses & explore a gallery called the "Milanese living room", passing by historical cafes & restaurants.

In addition to this, we'll explore an artistic district with bustling pedestrian streets full of unique spaces to uncover, as well as the Sforza Castle's courtyards.

I'll share the Castle's history with you, explaining how it went from being a defensive fortress to the Ducal residential and military barracks. Today the Castle hosts many public museums too, so contact me before booking if you'd like to visit any!

Note: In museums, archaeological sites, and generally in all churches, the dress code for both men & women requires shoulders & knees to be covered. Shorts & skirts are fine, but they should be below the knees.

Milan's Duomo, Sforza Castle & Scala Opera House - Private Walking Tour

On this tour, we will visit one of Milan's most important art museums often referred to as the little Louvre of Milan, where you'll come across a collection of masterpieces by famous painters such us Raphael, Caravaggio and many others.

Its origins date back to the 18th century when Archduchess Maria Theresa of Austria opened the Academy of Fine Arts. 

Years later, it was Napoleon himself who founded the Pinacoteca, which to this day remains a true cultural gem.

We will walk from the Opera House La Scala square to see the wonderful narrow streets of the neighbourhood with boutiques, perfumeries, historic stores and magnificant courtyards.

Given that this is a walking tour, I suggest bringing a bottle of water and wearing comfortable shoes. If you book during the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses for when we're out of the museum. If you book during the winter, don't forget to bring a raincoat or small umbrella in case it rains.

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