Private tour in Milan Paola R

Hidden Corners and Secret Places of Milan – Private Walking Tour

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Hello! I am Paola, a licensed and officially authorized tour guide in Milan, born and raised in the city. With a strong background in history and art, I design private cultural and culinary tours for travelers who value knowledge, authenticity, and thoughtful experiences. My tours reveal Milan’s layered identity: a modern, dynamic city with a refined and discreet historical core. I guide guests through historic streets and alleys, churches and basilicas, art galleries, canals, and lesser-known corners, combining solid historical context with local insight and carefully chosen anecdotes. Particular attention is given to the Renaissance period and to Leonardo da Vinci, who considered Milan a central place for his life and work. Alongside cultural itineraries, I also offer private food tours, where cuisine becomes a way to understand tradition, lifestyle, and daily life. My experiences are designed for culturally curious, well-traveled international guests seeking depth rather than spectacle. Please note that I can easily arrange transportation for every tour, if you need and it's not yet included. I am a licensed tour leader since 1995. I am a licensed tourist guide since 2010. I studied languages, arts and history. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Milan tour

Discover a hidden and unexpected side of Milan on this private walking tour perfect for curious travelers seeking secret places and off the beaten path experiences. Milan hides fascinating stories, mysterious legends, and little known masterpieces far from the crowds. You will enter the eerie Chapel of St Bernardino alle Ossa, entirely decorated with human bones, one of the most unusual and unforgettable sites in the city You will admire the Renaissance palace of Ca’ Granda, once a major hospital and today a masterpiece of Lombard architecture. Along the way you will hear tales of witches, devils, medieval fears, and forgotten traditions that shaped Milan’s darker soul. You will see the iconic Velasca Tower, a striking symbol of modern Milan, and experience the extraordinary Renaissance illusion created by Bramante inside St. Maria presso St Satiro. The tour concludes with the breathtaking frescoes of St Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore A unique and authentic experience revealing Milan’s most secret soul

Your Milan tour itinerary

- Piazza Fontana - Church of St. Bernardino alle Ossa - Ca' Granda Univeristy (previously a Renassance Hospital) - Velasca tower - piazza St. Alessandro - church of St. Maria presso St. Satiro - church of St. Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Tickets
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Tastings
Private Transportation With Driver
Equipment
Public Transportation
Classes Workshop
Accommodation
Services
Meeting location

Piazza Fontana, Milano, Lombardia, 20122, Italy

Under the porch by Rosa Grand Hotel, I'll be there with a board with "Toursbylocals" written on it.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Off The Beaten Path
History
Religious Sites
Architecture
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1387939
Languages
English
French
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
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Who is this private tour in Milano best suited for?

This private walking tour in Milan is perfect for curious travellers who are eager to explore hidden corners and secret places off the beaten path. It's ideal for those interested in discovering Milan's fascinating stories, mysterious legends, and little-known masterpieces away from the usual tourist crowds.

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Hours icon 4 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-6 people
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