Milan · APERITIVO EXPERIENCES
You pay for the glass and the food comes with it — that is the whole institution, and Milan invented it. The 15 below run from canal-side buffets to guided crawls through the Brera and Navigli bars, priced per person.
Cruise the Navigli canals in Milan for 50 minutes with an aperitivo, wine or Aperol spritz, and finger food, plus photo stops.
“100% recommended. Great service and the views with the sunset were stunning. Appetizers were really good and the live music was a plus. Book it you will be very happy with this tour.”
Shared Lake Como speedboat cruise from Como with Prosecco aperitif and phone audio. Small group, big villa views, 1-2 hours.
“Alessandro was a great guide. Zipping around Lake Como in his speed boat looking at the grand houses and listening to his commentary was an amazing experience.”
Sunset cruise on Milan’s Navigli canals from Alzaia Naviglio Grande, with optional aperitivo and snacks on a short 50-minute ride.
“Boat ride was fine, no one to commentate so got no information on anything. Too many unsupervised children running about climbing on everything and obstructing any chance to take photos.”
Shared Lake Como boat tour with Prosecco, soda, and an English guide. See iconic villas like d’Este and Versace in about 1 hour.
“Due to issues with one of the boats we were 45 minutes behind schedule and had to cxl due to time constraints. Operator should have notified us as to an eta. We wasted 45 minutes waiting and never got on the boat tour.”
A 1-hour Lake Como sunset cruise from Bellagio with a small group, complimentary Prosecco, and a 7-language audio guide.
“Very hospitable Captain. We made stops near the villas and the captain, who is also the Guide, spoke in detail about the history of these Property. Thank you for your professional approach to the business.”
Milan wine tasting aperitivo for a small group, with four local wine glasses and four amuse-bouches, led by an expert sommelier.
“Beppe was an excellent sommelier and bartender. The wine, drink and food pairings were outstanding. Beppe was a pleasure to spend time with and we loved the whole experience. Having the tasting in Autentico Milano was a comfortable, authentic and appropriate setting as well. Highly recommended.”
Guided walk through Cannobio to the Sanctuary of S. Pietà, then a lakefront aperitif. 1.5 hours for about $11 per person.
“Die Tour wurde auf Deutsch gebucht, was auch klappte. Nur wurde sie parallel auch auf englisch abgehalten. Da vieles deshalb 2-mal vorgetragen wurde, war zu wenig Zeit zur Verfügung.”
Private Milan walk with a local guide and aperitif. See Duomo, Sforza Castle, La Scala and more. 2 hours, skip the line.
Cook 3 to 4 international appetizers and a sweet treat in a cozy Milan-area kitchen, then enjoy your meal with wine and new friends.
“Very nice and funny experience! I'm not a big fan of cooking, but do it with Ilaria and her other guests was really nice. Sincerely recommended :)”
Sail Lake Como from Sant'Agostino on a 2-hour boat tour with aperitif, Nesso waterfalls, and celebrity villas like Villa Oleandra.
“We loved the tour, we had a beautiful day. Mario, the tour guide, was very friendly and nice. We recommend it 100%.”
A 2-hour private Lake Como sailing with aperitif Prosecco, villa pass-bys, Orrido di Nesso, and time to swim, relax, or just enjoy the ride.
“We had the most amazing time with Alberto!! Every detail was perfection. If you only do one thing on lake Como do this!! You get a chance to see the Lake but also get in it in a very private location!!”
Sip an Italian aperitivo in Milan at Autentico with a wine of your choice, plus a tasting plate of agri-food specialties for $41.
“Leonardo - our host, provided very interesting information on the exquisite wine and delicious food. I had a great time and met nice people.”
Sunset aperitivo cruise on Lake Como with Prosecco toasts, snacks, and iconic villas in golden light, plus photo stops.
“We loved our time on the lake with Alessandro. He was polite, fun and so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.”
Afternoon Lake Garda sailing from Desenzano with swim and SUP, Hugo aperitif snacks, and sunset views. Small group of 6, $93.
3-hour shared Lake Como boat tour from Sant'Agostino dock with prosecco aperitif, villa photo stops, and Orrido di Nesso.
“Excellent tour, very competent and very kind sailor, it was worth it!”
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