Milan: A Food Lover's Walking Tour of the Navigli District
Eat like the locals in this foodie walking tour of the trendy Navigli neighborhood. Stroll its picturesque canals with your guide and indulge your tastebuds with hand-stretched pizza, fresh cuts of carpaccio and gorgonzola, and traditional chickpea pancakes. Get a step-by-step guide to creating a world-class sweet dessert. Leave your tour with an enriched understanding of Milanese culture, history, and cuisine.
Highlights
- ✓Wander one of Milan's most charming districts with a guide
- ✓Head to foodie spots you might have otherwise missed
- ✓Taste traditional Milanese fare, from award-winning pizza to risotto
- ✓Enjoy your tour in a small group of food-loving travelers
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit Sciuè Navigli, where Milanese aperitivo meets Neapolitan pizza tradition. Enjoy pizza fritta with a classic Campari Soda, all in the vibrant ambiance of the Navigli canals (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
- ✓Step inside one of Milan’s most authentic housing styles. Discover shared balconies overlooking inner courtyards that tell the story of working-class community life, now reimagined as creative hubs, offering a quiet, intimate glimpse of Milan just steps from the lively Navigli canals.
- ✓Visit one of the most atmospheric corners of the Navigli. This historic alley recalls a time when washerwomen used the canal for daily work, with original stone washboards still visible. The flowing water and preserved setting offer a vivid glimpse into Milan’s pre-industrial past and community life.
- ✓Explore Milan’s historic canal district, where waterways once powered trade and daily life. Today it’s a lively neighborhood blending history, creativity, aperitivo culture, and charming streets along the water.
- ✓Stop at a beloved spot on the Naviglio Grande, known for top-quality meat sourced from a renowned local butcher. Enjoy polenta with Gorgonzola and a selection of premium charcuterie or carpaccio, paired with a glass of wine, all in a cozy yet contemporary Milanese setting (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
- ✓This Milan institution from 1994 is dedicated to Ligurian specialties. Enjoy farinata, the classic chickpea focaccia baked in copper pans, or the famous focaccia di Recco, filled with creamy cheese.
- ✓Stop at an iconic restaurant in the Navigli, famous for reimagining Milanese classics. Enjoy risotto alla Milanese with saffron, a rich ossobuco meatball or venison ragu, perfectly paired with a glass of wine.
- ✓End your tour with authentic artisanal gelato crafted by a husband-and-wife team for 15+ years. Made with natural ingredients and milk instead of cream, it’s lighter, silkier, and true to Italian tradition.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Sip on Italian wine while you sit just steps away from the city’s iconic canals
- ✓End your experience with a classic Italian dessert to leave your sweet tooth smiling
- ✓Enjoy a food journey from aperitivo to dessert in Navigli district, with 6 food tastings & 3 drinks
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Milan: A Food Lover's Walking Tour of the Navigli District
Eat like the locals in this foodie walking tour of the trendy Navigli neighborhood. Stroll its picturesque canals with your guide and indulge your tastebuds with hand-stretched pizza, fresh cuts of carpaccio and gorgonzola, and traditional chickpea pancakes. Get a step-by-step guide to creating a world-class sweet dessert. Leave your tour with an enriched understanding of Milanese culture, history, and cuisine.
Highlights
- ✓Wander one of Milan's most charming districts with a guide
- ✓Head to foodie spots you might have otherwise missed
- ✓Taste traditional Milanese fare, from award-winning pizza to risotto
- ✓Enjoy your tour in a small group of food-loving travelers
What you'll see & do
- ✓Visit Sciuè Navigli, where Milanese aperitivo meets Neapolitan pizza tradition. Enjoy pizza fritta with a classic Campari Soda, all in the vibrant ambiance of the Navigli canals (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
- ✓Step inside one of Milan’s most authentic housing styles. Discover shared balconies overlooking inner courtyards that tell the story of working-class community life, now reimagined as creative hubs, offering a quiet, intimate glimpse of Milan just steps from the lively Navigli canals.
- ✓Visit one of the most atmospheric corners of the Navigli. This historic alley recalls a time when washerwomen used the canal for daily work, with original stone washboards still visible. The flowing water and preserved setting offer a vivid glimpse into Milan’s pre-industrial past and community life.
- ✓Explore Milan’s historic canal district, where waterways once powered trade and daily life. Today it’s a lively neighborhood blending history, creativity, aperitivo culture, and charming streets along the water.
- ✓Stop at a beloved spot on the Naviglio Grande, known for top-quality meat sourced from a renowned local butcher. Enjoy polenta with Gorgonzola and a selection of premium charcuterie or carpaccio, paired with a glass of wine, all in a cozy yet contemporary Milanese setting (stop and tasting can vary depending on departure time).
- ✓This Milan institution from 1994 is dedicated to Ligurian specialties. Enjoy farinata, the classic chickpea focaccia baked in copper pans, or the famous focaccia di Recco, filled with creamy cheese.
- ✓Stop at an iconic restaurant in the Navigli, famous for reimagining Milanese classics. Enjoy risotto alla Milanese with saffron, a rich ossobuco meatball or venison ragu, perfectly paired with a glass of wine.
- ✓End your tour with authentic artisanal gelato crafted by a husband-and-wife team for 15+ years. Made with natural ingredients and milk instead of cream, it’s lighter, silkier, and true to Italian tradition.
What's included
- ✓Local English-speaking guide
- ✓Sip on Italian wine while you sit just steps away from the city’s iconic canals
- ✓End your experience with a classic Italian dessert to leave your sweet tooth smiling
- ✓Enjoy a food journey from aperitivo to dessert in Navigli district, with 6 food tastings & 3 drinks
- ✓‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
What's not included
- ✓Gratuities / Tips for the guide
- ✓Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓Extra drinks
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.