--- title: Milan Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Milan country: Italy price: 204 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.75 reviews: 304 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en, it] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Private highlights? rank_in_category: 7 of 13 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-24 data_updated: 2026-09-25 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/milan/tours/milan-highlights-and-hidden-gems-private-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Milan Highlights and Hidden Gems Private Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Private highlights?:** 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) ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Under the statue of King Victor Emmanuel… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 21 start times: between 09:00 and 19:00 - Food included: 1 local drink or snack - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €204 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.75/5 from 304 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup / drop-off - Entrance to attractions ## Itinerary 1. **Castello Sforzesco** (30m) - 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. 2. **Duomo Di Milano** (30m) - 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. 3. **Piazza della Scala** (30m) - This pedestrian central square is named after the renowned Teatro alla Scala opera house, found on the North-Western side of the square. 4. **Milan** (1h 30m) - Visit other places in Milan together with your local host 5. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Pinacoteca di Brera** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 8. **Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 9. **Imperial Palace Maximian** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 10. **Piazza Affari** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 11. **Piazza Cordusio** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 12. **Gallerie d’Italia** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 13. **Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 14. **Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might a...** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 15. **Pinacoteca Ambrosiana** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 21 start times between 09:00 and 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-24 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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 ## Good to know - 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €408 | €204 | | 4 | €432 | €108 | | 6 | €462 | €77 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €35 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 13** | €204 | 2h–3h | 4.75 (304) | private | | [Milan City Walking Tour Experience](/italy/milan/tours/milan-city-walking-tour-experience/?format=md) | €56 | 2h | 4.87 (212) | shared | | [Milan Private Tour: Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local](/italy/milan/tours/milan-private-tour-highlights-hidden-gems-with-a-local/?format=md) | €80 | 2h | 4.83 (275) | private | | [Jewish Guided Tour in Milan](/italy/milan/tours/jewish-guided-tour-in-milan/?format=md) | €100 | 3h | 4.94 (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. 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