Milan · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead; the best ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Half-day Lake Garda cruise from Peschiera with expert commentary, onboard pasta lunch, and a swim stop in clear water for $74.
“The boat trip was amazing! Our children loved it too especially swimming in the lake. The lunch was lovely with spectacular views. Highly recommend”
Milan to Bergamo and Franciacorta for UNESCO city time, Lake Iseo lunch, and a guided tasting of two sparkling wines.
“This excursion was worth all that we paid for it! We had a very busy trip up until this point and this was such a pleasant change. Very low key, very well organized. Our drivers were very kind and very helpful, but they were not “tour guides”. They would drop us off and give us a time to meet back up, which was totally perfect for us and allowed us to prioritize what we wanted!”
Hard Rock Cafe Milan set-menu meal with priority seating, skip-the-line entry, and classic American favorites near the Duomo.
“ok food, set menu. Waitress very helpful and friendly”
Cinque Terre pesto making with lunch and wine, plus a private boat tour past Manarola and Corniglia, ending in Vernazza.
“This tour is absolutely awesome! Gary, the tour operator and guide, met us at the train station in La Spezia, and guided us to the Cinque Terre. He had already secured our train tickets and knew exactly where to go, making it a stress-free experience. Once on the train, he showed us a map and thoughtfully explained the layout of the five towns, as well as the game plan for our tour. The pesto making class was a highlight of our Italian vacation. Our three teenagers absolutely loved it! We made fresh and delicious pesto from scratch with a passionate Italian chef, and proceeded to eat it, along with a…”
Half-day Franciacorta winery tour from Bergamo with Lake Iseo lunch, a guided cellar visit, and tastings of two sparkling wines.
“The tour was excellent. The transportation was very comfortable and our guide Nicoló was extremely kind and informative. We learned about the region and were taken to a delicious lunch on Lake Iseo and then to an amazing wine tour to learn all there is to know about Franciacorta wine. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to Bergamo!”
Small-group Bellagio e-bike ride, Villa Melzi gardens, and a lake-view lunch with local flavor, guided in English for about 4 hours.
“Our guide spoke English and was very informative about Bellagio!! The views were very picturesque!! The lunch was very fun in a wine cellar:)”
Small-group Bellagio walk plus Villa Balbianello, guided gardens, included lunch, and boat rides on Lake Como, all in English.
“Our tour guide Sabrina was amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. We got rained on but the tour continued. She spent all day with us and was a fount of information. Loved seeing the inside of the Villa Del Balbianello. Really incredible gardens m, architecture and furnishings. I didn’t realize half the day was a walking tour of Bellagio. So be ready for that.”
Private Barbaresco day in Piedmont with truffle hunting near Alba, wine tasting at a DOCG estate, and a paired lunch.
“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.”
Medieval Bergamo, Lake Iseo lunch, and a Franciacorta cellar visit with DOCG tastings, all from Milan in 8 hours.
“Nice tour of Bergamo old town, Lunch at latke Iseo and wine tasting at Franciacorta. Rose and Claudia were super good and nice. They’re caring and professional. Highly recommended.”
Small-group Bellagio walking tour with lunch and boat to Villa del Balbianello for guided gardens and historic rooms.
“Elena was the best guide. She has so much energy to make the tour awesome”
Private Ferrari day from Milan: Maranello museums, Casa Enzo in Modena, Fiorano track tour, and farm lunch, with hotel pickup.
“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.”
Franciacorta wine day trip from Milan: 2 winery tours and tastings, Lake Iseo 3-course lunch with wine, guided by an English driver.
“We decided to take this tour despite the lack of reviews and met our young guide, Nicolò, near the M5 metro station of Bignami. The comfortable Mercedes minivan was exclusively for us. Nicolò, a local, provided information during our hour-long drive to the Franciacorta area. Our first stop was Ronco Calino Winery, where our guide, Serena, shared fascinating details about the terroir, history, and philosophy of the winery. We toured the cellars, tasted two sparkling wines, and took photos in the vineyard. For lunch, we went to Trattoria del Muliner in Clusane on Lake Iseo’s shore, enjoying simple Italian cuisine with a three-course meal and a glass of Franciacorta. Highlights…”
Every kind of day this city sells, and the best of each.
