MILAN
The Milan classics, and the best way to do each.
The 14 most popular lunch experiences for visitors to Milan. The ones worth building a morning or a day around, with prices, running times and who you book through.
Skip the line at Hard Rock Cafe Milan for a set-menu lunch or dinner near the Duomo, with priority seating and classic American favorites.
Most Popular“ok food, set menu. Waitress very helpful and friendly”
Shop Milan’s open-air market with a private chef, cook five courses, then eat a wine-paired lunch with Prosecco and espresso.
“I had a fantastic time! Clara is a wonderful teacher. She was a wonderful host and it such a rich and rewarding culinary experience."”
Bellagio e-bike tour with Villa Melzi gardens and a 2-course lunch by the lake. Small group, helmets included.
“Amazing tour and the best way to get around Bellagio. We saw it all! Alberto was a terrific guide. He took us to all the best sites. The lunch was a wonderful surprise in a boutique wine cellar / restaurant. And the villa Melzi Gardens were gorgeous!”
A small-group walk through Bellagio plus a guided Villa Balbianello visit, with lunch and public boat rides on Lake Como.
“Our tour with Rita was one of the best I’ve ever had (and there have been many!). Rita grew up in Bellagio and knew everybody in town. We saw parts of the town that tourists don’t ever get to; we had a fabulous hilltop lunch; and she literally got the “keys to the castle” at…”
Milan to Diavolezza cable car, lunch at 2,978m, then the Bernina Red Train UNESCO ride to Tirano. Includes transfers.
“everything was on time and perfect, route is amazing, our guide proffesional, thanks for all”
A private Lake Como helicopter tour with villa views and a hilltop lunch stop at La Madonnina di Barni, all from Como.
“Fantastic trip! So spectacular and what a memory for our family. Pilot, Alexandre and Hostess, Martine were so very lovely.”
Private Barbaresco day with truffle hunting near Alba, a wine-paired lunch, and a winery tasting across the Langhe hills.
“This was wonderful. The truffle hunting was infoemative and fun. Lunch was outstanding just wish we had more time to relax and enjoy it. The winery was beautiful.”
Bergamo hilltop streets, a Lake Iseo three-course lunch with wine, then a Franciacorta cellar tour and DOCG tasting from Milan.
“Great experience overall, Nicolo provide a really good tour, excellent local food restaurant, and franciacorta wine tasting was amazing, only issue, original tour was to monteisola, and everything was closed due to the season, so Nicolo took us to Iseo, and it was really good, operator shouldn’t offer tour to areas that are closed”
Bellagio walking tour plus lunch and a guided Villa del Balbianello visit, with Lake Como boat rides and a small-group feel.
“This tour was easily the best tour we did in Europe and I would recommend it to anyone! Carolina was probably the best tour guide I have ever had. Her friendliness and knowledge of the area and community was unmatched. If you want a tour you will never forget go do this tour or any…”
Enjoy a 1-hour Lake Como cruise, Bellagio walk, included Villa Melzi gardens, and lunch on a small English tour for $443.80.
“Well recommended! Good value for money and a well organised tour. Elena was an excellent tour guide. She was very informative and a pleasure to spend the day with.”
Private Ferrari day trip from Milan: Maranello museums, Fiorano track tour, factory visit, and farm lunch in Emilia-Romagna.
“The experience visiting the museums was worth the effort. Lunch at the restaurant was not to the standard of the tour and our diver/ guide. Very disappointed with the quality of service offered at the restaurant. Staff not all hostible. The driver/ guide was excellent.”
From Milan to Franciacorta: two guided winery tastings, sparkling comparisons, and a 3-course lunch by Lake Iseo.
“The experience was absolutely perfect! Highly recommended!”
Bellagio Lake Como water-taxi cruise plus Michelin-listed tasting lunch and Villa Melzi gardens entry. Small group, skip the crowds.
“I really enjoyed with eleana and the boat trip i will try again next time .. is the best trip in my life”
Private minivan Franciacorta wine tour from Milan with two winery visits, DOCG sparkling tastings, and a three-course Lake Iseo lunch.
“If you like sparkling wine, this tour is for you! This wine is made in the champagne method and is delicious. Our guide Nicolo was wonderful, as were the wineries we visited, and the restaurant he suggested for lunch was a great, hidden place we never would have found ourselves.”
From the Duomo to the lakes, and every way to see them.
