What to do and see in Milan, Lombardy: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

March 13, 2022 Tonie Szymanski

One of the world’s fashion capitals, Milan offers endless opportunities for chic shopping. Hit the artsy neighborhood of Brera for leather goods and Via Monte Napoleone for exclusive, expensive boutiques. The enchanting mosaics and glass vaults of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II make shoppers feel like they’re wandering inside a painting. Take break from your spree to gape at the iconic Duomo, then grab tickets to a performance at La Scala. Post-opera, the Navigli district pulses with late-night activity.
Restaurants in Milan

1. Morning Cooking Class and Market visit with lunch

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy Cook in Milano
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Learn how to make authentic Italian food from scratch during this 5-hour culinary experience in Milan. In the company of an expert chef, visit a market and pick up fresh ingredients. Then, head to the chef’s home kitchen to discover the secrets of Italian cooking in an intimate setting. Prepare and cook four courses including homemade pasta or gnocchi, then sit down with your fellow food lovers to dine on the feast you’ve created. As you eat, enjoy two glasses of fine Italian wine and finish with a rejuvenating espresso.

Inclusions: Cooking instructor (an expert chef), Use of all required equipment, 4-course meal, 2 glasses of wine, water, Espresso, Recipe booklet, Cooking diploma, Bottled water

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Apron available for purchase (approx. 10 euro)

Reviewed By 252georgig

We truly enjoyed the Southern Italy Menu Cooking Class. It was a fantastic experience that led to a very delicious outcome. Clara was very kind and nice with us. We laughed a lot and gained useful tips from such a great chef teacher like Clara. The cooking class has a wide range of menus and accommodates each and every taste (including vegetarian and gluten free options). Regardless of how good you are in cooking, you would definitely want to take this class that enriches your cultural and food experience in Italy. We learned a lot from Clara and we feel more motivated than ever to make a difference in the kitchen ♥️ Wholeheartedly recommend this class and we will also enrol to another menu in the very near future.

2. Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier

Via L. Cagnola, 7, 20154 Milano MI, Italy Your Travel Diary
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Relax in a wine bar in central Milan and start your Italian wine tasting experience with this 1nhour wine tasting with an expert sommelier. Taste several Italian wines from various regions of Italy, accompanied by cheese and cured meats. Learn more about the history of Italian wine, how to read a wine label, and grape varieties. IMPORTANT INFO: Once you book accordingly to our availability we will let you know the EXACT time for the experience

Inclusions: Wine tasting, Professional sommelier, Cheese, cold cuts, snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ImAmit1983

Very informative guide, gave you details about the last supper painting and building. Book in advance.

3. Wine Class and Tasting in Milan - small group tour

Via L. Cagnola, 7, 20154 Milano MI, Italy Your Travel Diary
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Passionate or curious about Italian wine and want to learn more? Relax in a classy wine bistro in central Milan and start an Italian wine-tasting experience with a professional sommelier! The tour includes a tasting of three carefully selected Italian wines accompanied by cheese and charcuterie. You can also purchase any of your favorite wines at the end of the tasting.

Inclusions: Professional Sommelier at disposal, 1h30m wine class, Learn about local wines, Taste four varieties

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By iancdeering

This was so much fun! Stefano (sommelier for the evening) is informative, very friendly, and makes for great conversation. The wines were absolutely delicious, the snacks were great, and the atmosphere was very inviting. An all around great experience that wine lovers are sure to enjoy!

4. Food and Wine tour on Como Lake - small group tour

Milano Cadorna, Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 20123 Milano MI, Italy Your Travel Diary
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Meet your professional English-speaking Guide in the morning in Milan and reach Como by train (just 1 hour ride), ready for your walk and eat experience and much more..in the afternoon enjoy a cruise on Como Lake for about 1 hour. Your professional Guide will give you the local insider view of the history, culture and the delicatessen of the area.  Live a cultural and gastronomic experience strolling along the historical city center with your local guide for an unforgettable day. Admire the principal monuments such as the great Gothic-Renaissance Duomo, the “Broletto” - town hall Palace, the eighteenth-century “Teatro Sociale” and the church of San Fedele - a fine example of Romanesque style, all whilst pausing at the most popular food shops to enjoy the dishes and flavors most appreciated by locals. Next stop is for a well deserved glass of wine served with Italian charcuterie, comfortably sitting at a table. Cheers!

Inclusions: Food tasting, Wine tasting, Round-trip shared transfer, Professional guide, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By iancdeering

This was so much fun! Stefano (sommelier for the evening) is informative, very friendly, and makes for great conversation. The wines were absolutely delicious, the snacks were great, and the atmosphere was very inviting. An all around great experience that wine lovers are sure to enjoy!

5. Lake Como & UNESCO Dry-stone Walls Vineyards

Via Vittor Pisani, 31, 20124 Milano MI, Italy LUCAfromITALY
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Nice view of lake Como and surrounding plus the several little villages around the water or clinged on the side of the Italian Alps. Learn a bit about local history, geography, food and wine. Your lunch possibly in a typical restaurant and the interesting visit to a winery!

Inclusions: Driver/Guide, Round trip ticket, Small Group Tour

Exclusions: Entrance fees, Lunch (optional), Gratuities (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By ChloeB0511

Luca was absolutely fab! The whole day was so well done and very smooth. It massively exceeded my expectations. It was a surprise for 2 of the group of 4 and they loved it, especially with the optional wine tasting at the end of the day! Luca has so much knowledge and there were not any questions he couldn't answer. Absolutely perfect day, thanks Luca!

6. Lake Iseo & wine tasting private guided tour

Piazza della Repubblica, Milano MI, Italy Gio & co
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We will go to the famous Franciacorta winery zone to taste local wine and and we will have a guided tour inside a local italian famous cellar and winery with a master sommelier. After visiting the winery we will reach Lake Iseo: a splendid place you will see Iseo ancient town on Lake Iseo and then we will get a public boat to reach the island of Monte Isola (Mountain Island) for an interesting guided tour of one hour on foot along the lakeside: you will see the cost from this island located in the middle of the lake. This is a private guided tour for your group only or only you if you are a single tourist.

Inclusions: Iseo lake & winery: on foot guided tour and assistance by professional licensed tour leader

Exclusions: degustation fee to be payed at local winery the price is about 20 eur per each person , boat tickets price returned to reach the Island of Monte Isola ARE NOT INCLUDED

Reviewed By ouimonsieuroui

Giorgio is a very good and friendly guide. We had a great time to discover Lugano and Morcote with him. We really apreciate his large culture about all the monuments and places we visited. We highly recommand Giorgio. Sebastiano

7. Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre

Via Molino delle Armi, 48, 20123 Milano MI, Italy Italy Hidden Experiences
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Three times a week, in an elegant and traditional wine bar located in the heart of Milan a special event going on: a Wine Tasting Experience. Enjoy 1.5-hour experience, you will taste three of the most important Italian wines, known all around the world. A sample of red, white and sparkling wine will be served with delicacies made the Chef with local products. During this journey throughout the winery world, a professional sommelier will explain you in depth the particularity of those Italian excellencies. Included in the experiences there are water and wine, appetizers and bread. Learn how to match your wine with tasty food, and how wines are made and taste with a professional sommelier.

Inclusions: Wine, Bottled water, Appetizers and bread, Small Group, Wine tasting experience

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up & drop-off, Extra, Gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By andreamariana92

We had the pleasure of meeting Paolo who walked us through the history of the castle and the wine-making process. We got to taste wine at the different stages. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the factors that affect each element of the wine and explained things in a very clear manner. The tasting was outstanding, showcasing the differences between the grapes grown just a few meters away from each other. We loved the experience and would highly recommend it as a couple’s activity or with friends.

8. Delicious! Milan's Favorite Food tour

Via Rivoli, 20121 Milano MI, Italy Armando Arena
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I combined a mix of sweet treats and savory snacks (5 or 6 in total) to offer you a private and local tasting tour that will boost your Milanese experience. We will start your food journey in the Brera neighborhood, one of Milan’s hippest area. We will stroll the intimate streets of this area and get ready to sample local delicacies such as a gelato made from organic and natural products, a local sandwich called tramezzino and a typical salumi sandwich. As you wander around the atmospheric streets of Milan, you can hear about the city’s history and traditions from a local’s perspective. Continue with a stop at a small artisan chocolate shop and enjoy a sample of delicious chocolate. We will move on to another cool new area. and enjoy a delicious pizza at a chic bakery. Along with all local delicacies, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy a glass of locally-sourced wine at a popular bar. We will end the tour in Sicily enjoying our delicious cannolo.

Inclusions: 5/6 typical italian appetizers (sweet and salty) included in the tour, Lunch, Bottled water, Italian Wine

Exclusions: Whatever not mentioned in the section "Included"

Reviewed By Haifa_Shah

Beginner or advanced this course is for you. I had never made a pizza from scratch. Armando, the host was encouraging and passionate about sharing the methods to make the best pizza and become immersed in the wonderful culture through music and history. My pizza turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again for my family. Thank you for a one of a kind experience Armando.

9. Small Group Lake Como and surrounding wine region tour from Milan

Via Vittor Pisani, 31, 20124 Milano MI, Italy LUCAfromITALY
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Enjoy a 9-hour day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley and marvel at its wonderful paths passing along Lake Como. Stop in Varenna with your driver/guide to checkout this charming little town before heading to Valtellina to explore its historic villages. While in Valtellina you will have the opportunity to stop for an optional lunch in a typical restaurant. In addition, you may choose to partake in an optional wine tasting before returning back to Lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan. The maximum group size for this tour is 15 to ensure you have a more personalized experience and round-trip train fare is included.

Inclusions: Round trip train fare, Driver/guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional), Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By 47shaunb

Breathtaking Mountain Ranges, Glaziers & Lakes are a plenty. Simply Stunning & Beautiful Tour. This tour should be at the top of everybody’s list it’s simply the best experience you’ll ever have. Luca is an exceptional guide in every possible way. He goes out of his way to give you the best experience possible, which we were very grateful for. If you want to see a truly authentic & immensely beautiful part of Italy & the border into Switzerland then book this tour. It was worth every penny...you won’t be disappointed.

10. Private Lake Como and surrounding wine region tour from Milan

Via Vittor Pisani, 31, 20124 Milano MI, Italy LUCAfromITALY
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Enjoy a full day trip to the beautiful Valtellina valley, pass along the lake Como and the marvellous paths of Valtellina. Once in Varenna, meet your guide and explore this fantastic city before to get on board of a private car and start your trip to Valtellina. Drive here and there to explore the tiny Valtellina's historic villages with optional stops for lunch in a typical restaurant and enjoyable wine tasting in the afternoon. Then head back to lake Como, where you can board your train back to Milan.

Inclusions: Private Driver/professional Guide, Round trip train ticket Milan-Varenna, Bottled water, Air-conditioned car, van or mini bus

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch (optional), Wine tasting (optional)

Reviewed By ChloeB0511

Luca was absolutely fab! The whole day was so well done and very smooth. It massively exceeded my expectations. It was a surprise for 2 of the group of 4 and they loved it, especially with the optional wine tasting at the end of the day! Luca has so much knowledge and there were not any questions he couldn't answer. Absolutely perfect day, thanks Luca!

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