Private tour in Milan Barbara Q

Ancient Roman Milan Tour: The Capital of the Western Roman Empire

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Private tour for 1-4 people
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Barbara Q.

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Dear guest welcome in my profile. My name is Barbara and I was born and raised in Milano such as my family who is Milanese since generations. I have been working as a registered tourist guide since 2002 and I enjoy planning tours in Milan and the surroundings for a sophisticated and demanding clientele. I conceive and design private bespoken tours in Milan for small groups about art, architecture, design, fashion and food. My motto is enjoy your life, enjoy Milano! I am an art historian who took her degree at the Catholic University of Milan. I do adore my profession because it gives me the chance of combing my passion for Milano, my strong interest in art and architecture and my love for foreign languages (English, German, Spanish) which I studied in U. K. , U. S. A. , Spain and Germany. I work as a personal shopper as well. Strolling around the wide historical centre of Milan you can see the remains of the Roman Circus and at the same time you can make out the highest skyscraper of the Italian peninsula, or discover outstanding mansions, hidden courtyards and beyond them unexpected beautiful gardens. Winding cobbled lanes lead you back to the medieval time and awake your phantasy to imagine how life looked like when Milan was a duchy and the maestro Leonardo da Vinci would work at the court of the duke Ludovico il Moro…. This is the very city where one of its most famous citizens - the painter Caravaggio - started his career about 1584, where G. B. Tiepolo painted his masterpiece at Palazzo Clerici in the 18th century, here you find the very square where the fascism was born and where it was painted the Kiss whose name inspired the Perugina Bacio chocolate…. Finance, design, fashion, food, industries, classical music, unforgettable works of art, the widest collection of engravings of Europe, horse races, the most exceptional selection of fashion shops of Italy, the Monza formula one car race, four house museums, the canals in the Ticinese district, the third largest football stadium of Europe …. . I'd like to guide you in Milano as a private guide to look more closely at the urban landscape because I would be pleased to share my curiosity and knowledge with you. I'd like to remind you that all the private guided tours I have published on my page are a little part of what Milan actually offers and I will be glad to design a private tour according to your interests, your needs and the time you decide to spend in Milano. Each of my private guided tour is addressed both to adults and children, can be as long as you wish and can include the temporary art exhibitions and the events connected to the design and fashion weeks. Moreover I have a good knowledge of the surroundings of my city and if you start your tour in Milan I could be your private guide in charming places like Como, Bellagio, Lugano, Monza, Bergamo, Pavia, Vigevano, in the winemaking hills of Franciacorta and Valpolicella …. . My private tours can include private transportation upon request which means I can provide a professional driver and a high quality vehicle registered for passenger transport. The only thing you have to do is just to get in touch with me. A presto! Registered Tourist Guide in Milan, Monza and Brianza Registered Tour Manager Degree in History of Art Personal Shopper Certificate as tourist guide for Food and Wine itineraries 2017-2024 Higher education and specialized studies in Religious Tourism I am not a driver but I can arrange transportation upon request.

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Overview of your Milan tour

History has deposited layer after layer of time on the streets we walk today and every stone talks. I have conceived this tour to show an unexpected Milan that goes back to the time when its name was "Mediolanum" in the 2nd century B. C. to the period it became the capital of the Imperial Court from 286-402 A. D. Things changed and the tower of the Circus was transformed into a bell tower from where today you enjoy a wonderful view of Milan, over the ancient roman Theatre which was built the famous Stock Exchange (the Borsa), the gigantic columns of a Temple where used as an atrium for the Basilica of S. Lawrence and the very heart of the ancient Milan, the forum, saw the birth of the Fascism in the 20s. If you wish to see the Duomo square before the building of the Duomo, come and join me in this private guided walking tour and you will be surprised to discover the origin of the today Milan. PLEASE NOTE: This tour doesn't operate on Mondays.

Recent Reviews

Bruce J.United States
June 2025

Pleasant and knowledgeable, we had a fine tour with Barbara covering the history of Milan from 1000BC to the present,

Chad B.United States
August 2022

Barbara was great, we saw a lot of off the beaten path sites and enjoyed the history.

Justin M.United States
July 2022

Had a great tour with Barbara. As it was our 1st time in Milan, we wanted to get a history of Milan with the Celts, Ancient Romans, etc. Saw a lot of great artifacts that we would've never encountered on our own and have a great appreciation of the city after our tour. Would definitely recommend.

Michael I.United States
October 2018

We enjoyed our tour with Barbara immensely. We visited sites that we would never have even known existed and saw places from a unique and interesting perspective of a true Milano-born resident. Barbara is well versed in the history of Italy and Milano in particular. Her English is fluent and she's is very open to questions and provided outstanding insights into all the sites we visited. I recommend Barbara and her tour of Ancient Roman Milano without reservation.

Mary D.United States
June 2018

A great tour for all. Seeking out the hidden Roman treasures of Milano brought us to places off the tourist trail. Barbara is very knowledgeable and made the day fun and filled with discovery.

Your Milan tour itinerary

-Archaeological Museum -Carrobio -Basilica of S. Lorenzo (St. Lawrence) -Piazza S. Sepolcro -Piazza Duomo (it is possible to enter the Archaeological zone of the Duomo instead of the Basilica of St. Lawrence and in this case I have to reserve the Duomo ticket in advance) Please contact me for customization

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It's a walking tour, if the meeting point is at your hotel though, a taxi or private car may be required and in this second case I can provide a professional driver and a high quality vehicle registered for passenger transport to be booked in advance.

What's included
Other: All the reservations required to visit the Archaeological Museum.Skip the line booking to visit the Archaeological zone of the Duomo (if required instead of the Basilica of St. Lawrence)
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Private transportation + professional driver are quoted upon request and must be booked in advance. The taxi ride costs about Euro 15,00. Public transportation (tram/subway) about Euro 3,00 each
Public Transportation
Meeting location

15 Corso Magenta, Milano, Lombardia, 20123, Italy

In front of the entrance of the Archaeological Museum, in corso Magenta 15 Metro (subway) stop Cadorna - Line 1 (red line) or Line 2 (green line). Tram (streetcar) number 16 and 19

Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Architecture
Tour reference number
292880
Languages
English
German
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Milan is perfect for smart wanderers who are interested in exploring the rich history of the city, particularly its ancient Roman past. It's also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer a minimal activity level. If you're looking to connect with a local expert like Barbara Q. for deeper insights into Milan's history, this tour is ideal.

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