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Elements of Food offers small-group and private food tours in Milan, led by a chef and local food professionals since 2015. Three tours, three food experiences in Milan: the historic centre behind the Duomo, working-class Isola and Chinatown on Via Paolo Sarpi – real tastings and the stories behind them.
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Our Milan Food Tours
First time in Milan? Start with Behind the Duomo.
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Centro Storico · Small-group & private
Behind the Duomo
Milan's historic centre beyond the landmarks: hidden streets, traditional food shops, architecture and local culinary heritage.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee and a Milanese pastry, local salumi and cheese, Milanese street food, risotto alla Milanese, tiramisu and Italian wine.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: On foot.
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
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Isola · Small-group & private
Isola – Working-Class Heroes & Popular Milan
A historic working-class and immigrant neighbourhood that became one of Milan's most dynamic food districts.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee and a Milanese pastry, local salumi and cheese, Milanese pizza, saffron pasta, cotoletta alla Milanese, affogato or gelato, and Italian wine or beer.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: We start at Piazza Cairoli and take a 10-minute metro or tram ride to Isola. Please bring an ATM ticket (not included).
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
Via Paolo Sarpi · Small-group & private
Chinatown Food Tour
Milan's Chinese community, Italian-Chinese cultural exchange and family-run businesses on Via Paolo Sarpi.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee, Milanese pizza, dumplings, skewers, hot pot and Italian wine at a family-owned wine shop.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: We start at Piazza Cairoli and take a 10-minute metro or tram ride to Via Paolo Sarpi. Please bring an ATM ticket (not included).
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
Centro Storico · Small-group & private
Behind the Duomo
Milan's historic centre beyond the landmarks: hidden streets, traditional food shops, architecture and local culinary heritage.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee and a Milanese pastry, local salumi and cheese, Milanese street food, risotto alla Milanese, tiramisu and Italian wine.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: On foot.
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
Isola · Small-group & private
Isola – Working-Class Heroes & Popular Milan
A historic working-class and immigrant neighbourhood that became one of Milan's most dynamic food districts.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee and a Milanese pastry, local salumi and cheese, Milanese pizza, saffron pasta, cotoletta alla Milanese, affogato or gelato, and Italian wine or beer.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: We start at Piazza Cairoli and take a 10-minute metro or tram ride to Isola. Please bring an ATM ticket (not included).
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
Via Paolo Sarpi · Small-group & private
Chinatown Food Tour
Milan's Chinese community, Italian-Chinese cultural exchange and family-run businesses on Via Paolo Sarpi.
What you taste: About 5–6 tastings: coffee, Milanese pizza, dumplings, skewers, hot pot and Italian wine at a family-owned wine shop.
Small-group: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00
Private: Monday–Saturday, hotel pickup
Duration: about 4 hours
Meeting point: Piazza Cairoli
Getting around: We start at Piazza Cairoli and take a 10-minute metro or tram ride to Via Paolo Sarpi. Please bring an ATM ticket (not included).
Languages: English or Hebrew · private tours also in Italian or Russian
Guide: Isabella Bianco or Itay Novik
Price: €105 per person · private from €420 (up to 2 guests)
Your Guides
Itay Novik
Founder · Chef & Culinary Guide
Chef with his own catering business and cooking workshops. Lived in Milan for several years before moving to Berlin in 2011; founded Elements of Food in 2015.
Isabella Bianco
Guide · Milan
Living and breathing Milan for the past 10 years. Her love of food goes back to her childhood, growing up with immigrant parents from the former USSR.
Why Choose Us?
Think Local
Focus on sustainability and ethical eating. We highlight places that source responsibly.
We Have You in Mind
We value you. Your needs come first. We take dietary restrictions and allergies seriously.
We Are the Experts
Travel with people from the field. Genuine local food professionals and not “just” tour guides.
Tastings and Unique Experiences
An up-close, behind-the-scenes experience. Meet the makers and taste the best bites in the city.
Small Groups and Personal Touch
We limit our tour sizes for real interaction and personal attention.
Good to Know
Can children, strollers and wheelchairs join?
Yes, always. Children under 12 pay €50; babies are free.
What if it rains?
Tours run rain or shine. It’s rarely an issue.
What is the cancellation policy?
Full refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the tour.
Where does the tour end?
Every tour ends near a public-transport station in a central area.
How much food and drink is included?
5–6 tastings, enough for a big lunch. Drinks are included, with alcohol and non-alcoholic options at every stop.
Can you cater for my diet?
Yes: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal and allergies. Just mark it when you book.
Will the tour run if only a few people book?
Yes. Our tours always run, whatever the group size.
Which language is the tour in?
Small-group tours run in English or Hebrew, depending on the group; English is the default. Private tours are also available in Italian or Russian.
How does the private-tour hotel pickup work?
We meet you at your hotel anywhere within the city and continue on foot and by public transport (tickets not included). If your hotel is far out, we meet somewhere more central to save time. A private driver can be arranged on request.
Do I need a public transport ticket?
For Isola and Chinatown, yes: we take a short 10-minute ride from Piazza Cairoli, so please bring an ATM ticket (not included). Behind the Duomo is on foot only.
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