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Milan Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Guided Walking Tour

4.8 Great 304 reviews
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2h–3h
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English, Italian
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.8
304 reviews
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Private highlights? in our Private Tours comparison. Choose a private highlights walk with a local guide and a drink or snack, 2h–3h at €204 per person; two to book, tickets extra. 4.75, 304 reviews.

Trade-off: Two to book; entrance tickets extra.

Last checked: September 24, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A private walk with a multilingual local that covers the main landmarks around Sforza Castle and the Duomo plus quieter corners, with one local drink or snack included and the tour's emissions offset. Entrance tickets and hotel pickup are not included, and the price is per person for a guide who is yours alone. 4.75 from 304 reviews at €204 per person.

From the guide

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Milan from a unique perspective! Get to know Milan on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Milan at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Sforza Castle, Duomo, Piazza della Scala, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. All our tours are carbon-neutral.

Please be aware that Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is open only Wednesday-Sunday until 5 pm

Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #7 of 13€2042h–3h4.75 (304)private
Milan City Walking Tour Experience€562h4.87 (212)shared
Milan Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local€802h4.83 (275)private
Jewish Guided Tour in Milan€1003h4.94 (49)shared

Ranked #7 of 13 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €204, median €80; typical length 2h. 7 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Walking Tours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, with 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 24, 2026.

What's Included

PRIVATE multilingual local guide
PRIVATE Tour - Only you and your local
1 local drink or snack
Sustainable carbon neutral experience (B-Corp)
Experience without the crowds

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup / drop-off
Entrance fees: Entrance to attractions

Itinerary

Castello Sforzesco Stop 1
Originally built on the remains of a 14th-century fortification, it was one of the largest citadels in Europe but now houses several of the city's museums and art collections.
30 min
Duomo Di Milano Stop 2
It was worth taking nearly six centuries to built, as this is the largest church in Italy and second largest of the world. We will not enter the building, we will only visit it from the outside.
30 min
Piazza della Scala Stop 3
This pedestrian central square is named after the renowned Teatro alla Scala opera house, found on the North-Western side of the square.
30 min
Milan Stop 4
Visit other places in Milan together with your local host
1h 30m
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a... Stop 5
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Pinacoteca di Brera Stop 6
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Stop 7
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Stop 8
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Imperial Palace Maximian Stop 9
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Piazza Affari Stop 10
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Piazza Cordusio Stop 11
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Gallerie d’Italia Stop 12
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro Stop 13
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a... Stop 14
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Stop 15
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Under the statue of King Victor Emmanuel II on his horse - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point of the "Duomo & Terrace Private Tour" option , At the entrance of the Mondadori Bookshop - IMPORTANT - this is the meeting point of the "Private Highlights Tour - 3h" option

End point

We will finish the tour at the center of Milan

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: tour’s carbon emissions are offset

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 204 / person