Private tour in Milan Barbara Q

Milan Highlights in One Day - Full Day 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

I have designed this tour for those who fly to Milan in one day or for those who do not have enough time to go into details but are willing to get the feel of the city and take advantage of an 8 hour private guided tour to see the highlights. We will be visiting the Duomo inside and its unique roofs, we will stroll along the Galleria V. Emanuele II, the Fashion District (Quadrilatero) where via Montenapoleone is, we will peep into the gorgeous courtyards and go inside the enchanting Opera House alla Scala. After discovering the bohemian Brera district we will go into the courts of the 15th century Sforza Fortress (Castello Sforzesco) going back to the time of the duke Ludovico il Moro who invited Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante to work here. The Basilica of S. Ambrose is the following destination. During the tour we will have a short break to have a delicious Italian meal and we will enjoy a coffee or a gelato in historical pastry shops.

Recent Reviews

Jody H.United States
June 2026

Our family had an amazing day touring Milan with Barbara. She is a very experienced guide and is a wealth of information regarding the history, culture, and architecture of Milan. We were able to see many of the highlights of Milan in one day, including tickets and easy entry to The Last Supper and The Duomo, all organized by Barbara. I can't recommend her enough!

Dwight S.United States
October 2025

If you are going to tour a historic site that is overloaded with unique archeology and fine art who better than a university graduate in Art History? Barbara is that person. She scheduled our day completely so that we missed the crowds or skipped the lines to enter every site on our itinerary. When you are in such a beautiful and important city as Milan someone who knows exactly how to get you to the best locations and plans your entry into hard to access places cannot be overstated. If you are planning a trip to Milan to visit the Duomo or especially the Last Supper, don't be mistaken you need someone to insure your entry into both. If you want someone to insure your entry and have all the answers to your questions about the history, artists, methods, architecture, food and even fashion then Barbara is the tour guide for you. Barbara loves Milan and she also loves showing it to you.

Christopher R.United States
August 2025

Barbara is extremely knowledgeable and a terrific guide.

Sue C.United States
September 2024

Barbara gave us a wonderful three hour tour of the fashion district in Milan. She knew all of the ins ands outs of the area including a special basement visit to Prada. As a native Milanese, Barbara’s depth of knowledge is remarkable! Highly recommend her for all of your Milan touring needs!!

Rex H.United States
April 2024

Interesting. Knowledgeable. Organized.

Anne M.United States
October 2023

Barbara was an outstanding tour guide. Her knowledge was excellent and she made her presentation very easy to follow and full of interesting facts. Her background in Art History was a real asset for a guide in Milan. Barbara wanted us to learn as much as possible about a city she truly loves. Both my husband and I highly recommend her as a #1 Tour Guide.

Your Milan tour itinerary

-Duomo + roofs (inside) -Galleria V. Emanuele -Opera House alla Scala (inside) -Quadrilatero della Moda -Brera district -The Sforza Castle -The hidden courtyards -Medieval streets -The Basilica of S. Ambrose Please contact me for customization

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It's a walking tour + use of public transportation. If the meeting point is at your hotel or at the Central or Cadorna Railway station and you are not keen on using public transport, 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: The Opera House alla Scala ticket costs Euro 12,00 each.NOTE: Groups of more than four people are admitted using a whisper radio system which I have to rent and book in advance. The cost depends on the number of the participants.Means of transport of any kind.Private transportation + professional driver are quoted upon request and must be booked in advance.
Meeting location

Piazza del Duomo, Milano, Lombardia, Italy

in 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
City Highlights
Architecture
Tour reference number
299783
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 ideal for travellers who are short on time but want to experience the highlights of the city in one day. It's perfect for those flying into Milan for a day or anyone who wants a comprehensive overview of the city's main attractions without delving into too much detail. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

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