Private tour in Milan Barbara Q

Fashion in Milan Tour

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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

The aim of this private guided walking tour is to focus on fashion in Milan but it has historical-artistic-architectural content too, because whatever monument or palace or courtyard we will be seeing on the way will be explained and commented. The Fashion District is one of the most exclusive areas of Milan, a chic neighbourhood that is home to historic tailor's shop, Italian and International fashion houses with their prêt-à-porter collections and ateliers increasingly focus on made to measure services. Last but not least I will help you to find the best places to shop. PLEASE NOTE: this tour could be customized, i. e. Fashion Shows and Exclusive Atelier Visits can be scheduled upon request and quoted apart.

Recent Reviews

Gloria Y.Canada
September 2023

Barbara provided a thorough and interesting tour of Milan's fashion district!

Suzan P.Australia
August 2023

A fantastic tour. Barbara was very knowledgeable, showing us hidden gems we would never have discovered.

Karen T.Australia
July 2023

Barbara was super friendly, professional and informative. Excellent English and easy to understand. We enjoyed visiting the fashion area and seeing where the designers work. We also got some inside knowledge on where the best places to shop are in Milano. Thank you for a great tour Barbara. We would highly recommend this tour if you are into Fashion.

Roy M.United States
June 2023

Five stars is insufficient (ten stars would be better) to rate Barbara and the tour she arranged for us. This was one of the most memorable tours we've had in two trips to Milan, and it exceeded everything I could hope for or even imagine. If there is a perfect guide for this type of tour, then it must be Barbara. Knowledgeable, courteous, patient, kind, and almost every similar type of adjective is a good starting point to describe her and her efforts.

Irene N.United States
August 2022

I hired Barbara to help me shop for clothing for my grandchildren. She did a fantastic job, especially given the fact that some of the stores I had emailed her about were closed for vacation. She made the effort to investigate alternatives. I was looking for clothing not easily obtained in the US and I was extremely successful. If I return to Milan I will definitely hire her again. She also pointed out and discussed sites of historical significance as we walked around. Well worth it.

Diane A.United States
May 2022

Really nice and professional...answered all our stupid questions and showed us a side of Milan I have never seen before...can't go wrong

Your Milan tour itinerary

Fashion Quadrilateral (Quadrilatero della Moda). Fashion Quadrilateral (Quadrilatero della Moda). 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
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Private transportation + professional driver are quoted upon request and must be booked in advance.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Via Alessandro Manzoni, Milano, Lombardia, 20121, Italy

At the entrance of the Grand Hotel et de Milan in via (street) Alessandro Manzoni 29. Metro (subway) stop Montenapoleone - Line 3 (yellow line).

Other details
Tour categories
Shopping
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
720668
Languages
English
German
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Milan is perfect for fashion enthusiasts who want to explore the city's exclusive Fashion District with a personal shopper and local guide. It's also ideal for those interested in the historical, artistic, and architectural aspects of Milan, as Barbara Q. will provide insights into the monuments, palaces, and courtyards along the way. Travellers looking for a personalized shopping experience or those wanting to connect with a local expert will find this tour particularly rewarding.

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