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Why Choose Us?
Think Local
Focus on sustainability and ethical eating. Our tours are committed to sustainability, highlighting places that practice ethical sourcing.
We believe in educating our participants about the importance of food choices.
Promoting awareness around sustainability, and ethical consumption.
We Have You in Mind
We keep you in mind. Your needs come first.
Dietary Restrictions and Allergies (we answer all needs). That puts 2+3 together.
We Are the Experts
Travel with people from the field. Genuine local food professionals and not “just” tour guides.
Tastings and Unique Experiences
Maybe adding, behind-the-scenes access, meeting the makers.
Small Groups and Personal Touch
We limit our tour sizes to maintain a high level of interaction and personal attention, making every experience special.
Elements of Food offers private and public food tours in Milan, guided by local professionals with deep knowledge of Italian culinary culture. Our tours combine structured neighborhood walks with curated tastings, introducing guests to traditional Milanese specialties and contemporary food spots.
On our Milan food tours, we explore Isola, Sarpi and the historic center, meeting independent producers and tasting regional products while learning about the culinary traditions of Lombardy. Each experience is designed as a guided culinary journey, not simply a list of restaurant recommendations.
Since 2015, Elements of Food has focused on small groups, professional guidance and authentic local connections, operating in both Berlin and Milan.
Itay Novik
Founder of Elements of Food
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"A very detailed tour of Isola with tasty and varied dishes.
Also received many good tips about Milan restaurants and sights in general, which definitely helped make it a great trip!"
Fabio Chiucini
"What a wonderful experience, we were a group of 18 people led by Daniel and Bella, it's a really great way to explore the Isola quarter of Milan and the build-up between food/history is very well worked out. Highly recommended both for smaller groups but even for larger parties."
Chris Fenech
"Such an amazing tour! Our guide Dan told us about the history of Chinatown which we really appreciated. The choices of food were perfect too, in hidden places with only local diners. A great way to explore this quarter."
M.S.
"We did a delicious and interesting culinary tour in the Isola neighborhood in Milan, with the charming Bella. Recommended!"
Shoham Adi
"Top experience with nice people!! Food delicious and lot of different experience altogether!!! Can t wait to repeat the tour again again and again!!"
Angelo Cruciani
"A relaxed and fun tour, tasty food with a great variety of choices. Learned a lot about Milan, its immigrants and food along the way. The timing of stops on the tour and amount of walking was just right too."
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