Private tour in Milan Barbara Q

Milan at A Glance: Unmissable Sights

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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

This is the ideal private tour to find your way around the must-sees. No visit of Milano is complete without a visit to the Duomo and its roofs, a stroll through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a walk to piazza della Scala where the 18th century Opera House is, to piazza dei Mercanti, to end up into the 15th century fortress Castello Sforzesco, a testimony to Milan's history from before the days of Visconti and Sforza up to the duke Ludovico il Moro, Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante.

Recent Reviews

Lea L.Canada
4 days ago

Barbara was very knowledgeable but sometimes our communication was lacking. IL Duomo of course is a must see but the rest not so much, mostly was of time and money.

George M.United States
June 2026

Barbara gave us a great tour. She was prompt and efficient, knowing the best time to access the Duomo roof. She answered my questions before the tour and all throughout. We covered a large part of the city in the half day we spent together.

Jorge E.Mexico
January 2026

La mejor excelente tour

Andrew B.United States
October 2025

Barbara was very knowledgable and we learned a lot about Duomo and the other key sights of Milan.

Greg M.United States
June 2025

Barbara is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and thorough. We would definitely recommend.

Caroline Jane E.Australia
September 2024

Barbara was a fantastic and very knowledgeable tour guide. She was generous with her answering all our questions and her art historian background made this tour one that really took us to the next level of understanding the sites we were seeing- many thanks!

Your Milan tour itinerary

The Royal Palace The Duomo (inside) and its roofs The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Piazza della Scala Piazza dei Mercanti and the medieval streets The Sforza Castle 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: Skip the line booking to visit the Duomo and its roofs. All the reservations required.
Private Guide
Tickets: skip the line Duomo tickets (by lift) and presale bookig fee.
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Means of transport of any kind.Private transportation + professional driver are quoted upon request and must be booked in advance.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Piazza del Duomo, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

Piazza Duomo 12 underneath the central balcony of the Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale). Metro (subway) stop Duomo - Line 1 (red line) or Line 3 (yellow line).

Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
Religious Sites
City Highlights
Tour reference number
248453
Languages
English
German
Italian
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Milan is perfect for travellers who want to explore the city's must-see sights with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those who appreciate history, architecture, and culture, as you'll visit iconic locations like the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Sforza Castle. The tour is also suitable for families, seniors, and travellers with mobility concerns as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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Hours icon 3 hours 30 minutes
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