Private tour in Milan Barbara Q

La città che sale - The Rising Milan Half Day Tour

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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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 painter and sculptor Umberto Boccioni helped to shape the Futurism an avant-garde movement founded in Milan and when 1910 he painted "the city rises" he couldn't imagine that about one century afterwards instead of brownfield you could have seen the complex of exciting buildings that has forever changed the city's skyline. This is called by the Milanese "la città che sale", the rising Milan, and 2012 has become the symbol of the Milan of today. The two new districts were erected next to the very spot where the sixteen century Spanish city walls used to be and are recalled by the city gate Porta Garibaldi. Walking one minute down you find the Leonardo da Vinci's locks that he designed for the Martesana Canal and after sipping a coffee or an aperitivo you come across the Milan's best preserved early Christian monument, the Basilica of San Simpliciano (4th century). The city where I was born and raised, it is a pure combination of contrasts and stratifications!

Recent Reviews

Margo C.United States
December 2021

Barbara Q. was a consummate professional tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Italy and Milan, and guided me through the train station and central district with confidence and ease. She was aware of my limitations and helped me with jet lag. We made dinner reservations and she taught me to navigate the next day on my own with my daughter. Barbara is professional and friendly and I will use her again.

Sheryl G.United States
October 2018

Experienced, knowledgeable and flexible tour guide! Incredible range of art and history knowledge. She was flexible and resourceful to add places she thought I would be interested in seeing. It really made a difference on the tour and my overall experience. She brought me to places I would have just walked by without having a clue as to the significance of the building. She is also a very professional and nice person, so spending an afternoon with her is a delight.

Leanna M.Singapore
August 2017

Barbara is a delight: gracious, resourceful and very accommodating.

Your Milan tour itinerary

-The Porta Nuova and Garibaldi districts -The Leonardo da Vinci's locks -The Basilica of S. Simpliciano PLEASE NOTE: if I pick you up at your hotel which must be in the historical centre the route may vary.

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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: A four hour private guided tour carried out by a professional registered tourist guide of Milano and tour leader, who has a degree in History of Art, has enogastronomical education and works as a personal shopper too.
What's not included
Other: Means of transport of any kind. Private transportation + professional driver are quoted upon request and must be booked in advance.
Meeting location

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

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Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
Off The Beaten Path
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
299675
Languages
English
German
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private tour in Milan is perfect for travellers interested in contemporary architecture and the rich history of the city. It's ideal for those who want to explore the Porta Nuova and Garibaldi districts, see Leonardo da Vinci's locks, and visit the Basilica of San Simpliciano. With a minimal activity level and wheelchair accessibility, it's suitable for kids, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns. Additionally, if you're looking to connect with a local expert like Barbara Q., who has a deep understanding of Milan's art and culture, this tour is an excellent choice.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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