Treasures Of Milan: Fashion And Design Private Tour

Sara is so kind and knowledgeable about fashion and Milan itself. Mom and daughter loved every minute of this tour!

Our guide Adriana was very friendly and knowledgable. Rather than go to the very-crowded areas, she took us to see the lesser known and up-and-coming design companies, many of which had names that didn't necessarly sound Italian but were local to Milan. We appreciated her insights and particularly appreciated her willingness to accomodate our preferences. She will also help clients find items that they are seeking for a special occasion or event. We ended our tour at the Grand Hotel de Milan, with aperitivos she recommended as a local tradition. Wonderful!

Sze is a great guide and very knowledgeable of the subject.

Our tour guide, Claudia contacted us beforehand to ask what we were most interested in and then tailored the tour just for us. We got a little bit of sightseeing & history along with a lot of shopping. Claudia was the best!

Wonderful knowledge. Had contacted us beforehand to identify particular needs and budget range. E.g. looking for particular coloured shoes and handbag. Had in depth knowledge of both the fashion providers but also the architexture. Highly recommend Adriana Vivian Tilve. Took great photos.

Gingi asked lot's of questions about our tastes to take us places we'd love. A skirt, a leather jacket, a pair of boots, a shirt amd two rings later we were shopped out! So much fun!!! Highly recommend!!!

Very knowledgeable guide, Adriana, gave us so many tips and helpful hints and really tailored our experience to a very personal tour

This was an excellent tour. Gyongyi knew all the labels and tailored the tour to our interests. We were interested in finding Italian labels not available in the US. She also showed us some impressive showrooms of the big houses. Never seen a flagship store like those.

Sara Da Silva was a great tour guide for my family and I! Booked it originally for my sister and was pleasantly surprised with how much we loved having her tour us around. Thanks so much Sara!!

Sara was wonderful! She really personalizes your experience. She was very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed her. We highly recommend her tour!

We were out and about with Adriana for a friend’s hen party, and she showed us some great shops, introduced us to ‘new’ designers and gave us lots of background information on the big names. We had a brilliant time with her and will definitely be back.

Claudia was fantastic. I had severe jet lag and she was very accommodating with my schedule. I really enjoyed the architecture and seeing the beautiful streets along the fashion district. She tailored my tour to my needs and was very knowledgeable

Our guide was excellent. He personalized our intro to Milan fashion world by asking us what our objectives and interests were, then customized his tour down to our non-fashionista level. We learned a lot and were able to take away some ideas and perspectives on how to "present" ourselves in a manner that's true to us and meets our sensible, active retiree leisure wear style.

Our guide Sara has been in the fashion industry for many years and her extensive knowledge of the designers and labels and the individual outlets and stores was extremely beneficial. Her friendly manner and engaging conversation ensured the tour captured the aspects we most wanted to experience. It was a delightful day roaming the fashion centre of Milan.

Adriana reached out a couple days in advance to see about our interests, and she tailored our itinerary through the Quadrilatero della Moda. Excellent tour through the big names in Italian fashion as well as local artisans you've never heard of. This was the perfect way to get oriented on our first day in Milan, and Adriana was so friendly and a font of knowledge on the fashion world.

Very informative and engaging to those of varying knowledge based about the topic! Very fun — and highly recommended.

Really nice to walk around Milan with a local. Learned a lot about changes in the city’s growth, and changes in the big fashion brands, which shops are independent and famous. I had been hoping to learn more about actual styles of designers themselves, current trends, how Milanese think about fashion, and maybe to actually go in some shops. I’m really glad we got to cover so much ground, but I needed to do much of it again to have time to go into places of interest.

Wonderful tour…knowledgeable guide…just enough information not to be overwhelming. Has made Me a convert to guided tours.

Had the best morning with Adriana touring around the fashion district of Milan. She started the tour by giving us an insightful history lesson of the fashion houses of Italy and how Milan became the fashion capital- laying the foundation of the day. Then we walked the streets and and talked about the different Italian brands that influence the fashion world today - new emerging brands and the old cornerstones that all are still relevant today. We walked into stores and we got to do some Shopping with her as well and picked out some great prices that I will treasure for years to come. She made my husbands birthday super special- accommodating several male brands to make sure he got something for himself as well. We also did a nice stop in an old Milanese patisserie for a cappuccino and snack. Was interesting to also learn about current initiatives in the fashion world and the healthy competition between the Italian and French fashion houses. Would love to do the tour all over again. Adriana was a jewel- gives great energy and she is full of knowledge.

Good overview of fashion district by walking tour. Ready to wear to high end couture. Adriana was great.

Sara is so full of fashion knowledge and knew many of the shop keepers' stores that we visited. I'd highly recommend Sara's tour for anyone with an interest in fashion design.

Learned more about my Jewish heritage. I had not known anything about Jewish roots in Italy. Seeing how There was a Jewish revival. But also, the threat to it as evidenced by the military guards at the ends of the the street.

Adriana was wonderful and extremely knowledgeable. Would definitely take the your again but would do early in trip so can use the information you learn the rest of the trip

We spent a fabulous morning with our guide Sze. As Milan is the fashion capital of Italy, we wanted to know a bit more about what makes Milan tick, apart from historic buildings, cathedrals, museums etc. and this tour fit the bill. Sze described the historical foundations of Milan as a fashion, and fabric centre, which we found fascinating. Sze has a vast knowledge of the history of the fashion industry, and delivered information in an entertaining and interesting way. We visited Palazzo Morando -a museum dedicated to the history of Milan and to fashion, where historic fabric samples are shown, some of which are still available today at the same fabric manufacturer. We did lots of high-end window shopping, while Sze explained the Milanese way of dressing and how fashion in Milan, even today, always has some nod to the past. He was able to demonstrate this with visits to designer shops to look at items. It was an enjoyable and fun tour and gave us an insight into the fashion side of this fantastic city. Along the way, going along back streets to get from one area to another, we discovered little pockets of Milan, including a secluded small garden, that we otherwise would not have seen. Highly recommend!

I loved this tour! It was a 3-hour walk through Milan’s design and fashion neighborhoods, and honestly, it flew by. Adriana was incredible—so fun to be around, super charismatic, and such a great storyteller. She made every street and building feel special, sharing cool stories and insider info that made me see Milan in a totally new way. I’ve been to Milan a bunch of times, but this tour took me to places I’d never even noticed before. I learned about designers and styles I hadn’t heard of, and left feeling way more connected to the city’s creative side. Adriana’s energy is contagious—she clearly loves what she does, and it shows. Highly recommend this tour if you want to experience Milan beyond the usual tourist stuff. I could’ve kept going for another 3 hours!

Sarah was very knowledgeable and helpful for our first day in Milan! We had a great time walking around shopping and learning more about the culture and history of fashion

Very personal tour with amazing guidance and conversation throughout the tour. It was Design week in Milan so everything was very busy. It was also fun to have someone help pick pieces or comment on what looked best on me. She was quick to say that’s not really your color, this looks better. Those shoes are cute but too big or you don’t look comfortable. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a private shopping tour and experience in Milan.

Host was prepared and very informative. He took time to make the tour personal and asked about what interested us. He knew the history of Milan fashion and made it interesting.

Walking around Milan with Sara was a great way to experience the city. Sara is so personable and has a background in fashion and knows so much about the history and the places in and around the Golden Triangle. And she still has a wonderful sense of enjoyment and appreciation as she leads you around. Plus she has also been a personal shopper so she has a great sense of style and will not only take you to the flagship stores, she also knows where to get the deals.

Francesca was a wonderful guide showing us beautiful Milan. We were interested in visiting vintage stores, and she brought us to several stores with amazing selections where we found some treasures. I highly recommend Francesca!

Sze was an amazing guide, giving us the history of both Milan and its fashion business over the centuries. He has great passion and knowledge! It was the perfect way to begin our visit to Milan. While we were not shopping per se, he showed us shops we might like and gave us tips for things we might like for ourselves or gifts. He was kind and courteous of our jet lag, and generally, a warm and engaging person. We also enjoyed his restaurant suggestions.

We had an amazing day together with Sara in Milan. Her knowledge of both fashion and art history made for the perfect combination of fashion, style, design, art galleries,history and food in Milan. We had only one day in Milan and would never have had the experiences and created the memories we did without spending the day with Sara. Sara is an outstanding guide who we would very highly recommend.

Francesca took us to lots of vintage stores we'd never have found, and told us about local designers and fabric shops. We saw a different side to Milan. Very enjoyable

It was a hot day we were tired and frazzled and then there was Sara our wonderful guide. What a difference she made in our day. We ate and laughed, learned about fashion, fashion week, current trends, designers and how much fun shopping could be. We had a teenager with us who is interested in the fashion industry. Sara offered our teen interesting ways to learn the many facets of the industry. We walked the main thoroughfare, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in the heart of the city. As we passed by some of the other wonders of Milan Sara gave us a quick history of each of the wonders. Sara was a wealth of knowledge and pure delight. She set the tone for the rest of our visit. We highly recommend this tour. Many thanks, Sara. Best wishes, from Seattle , WA.

With her diverse experiences in the fashion industry and art history knowledge, Sara was the perfect guide for my fashion-passionate daughter and myself. We had a lovely time together, Sara was very accommodating and beside teaching us a lot also showed us a number of great places like the Ferragamo hotel and of course fashion outlets 🤩

Francesca knew all the quaint shops as well as the high end shops to explore. We walked through several neighborhoods and discussed the fashion industry for which Milan is so famous. It was a lovely day.

This was a wonderful tour. Sara was very knowledgeable. As we walked the beautiful shopping district, we learned about various designers, watched a fashion shoot, walked through an exhibit of 20th century fashion, and stopped in a few stores where we bought jewelry and handbags discounted for the summer sales. I was with my teenage daughter and her friend and Sarah was great at capturing their interest. I suspect that each tour is different and tailored on the spot to meet the needs of the group. Well worth it!

Sara gave us a wonderful tour of Milan’s golden triangle including the exquisite fashion museum. She has worked in fashion in Milan since she moved there to study many years ago. Her industry knowledge and insight is what I think would differentiate this tour from others. One member of our group is a 20 year old fashion student. She loved every minute of this tour and said it was the highlight of her time in Milan.

Z was very knowledgeable and informative. He presented the context and societal influences on fashion. Tour was catered to our interests. Highly recommended!!!

Spending time with Sara was truly a highlight of my visit to Milan! As a solo traveler Sara was friendly, warm, and so very helpful. She customized the tour for me and gave some great context on the legacy fashion houses and upcoming designers, exploring unique corners where fashion shoots are held, and other secret spots. We also mixed in some shopping too and am very excited for my new outfits. Also a special callout for helping me navigate a pharmacy to get some help with a minor eye issue! You will not regret a tour with Sara with her extensive industry background, welcoming personality, and flexibility!

Szi was amazing - I could listen to him all day. My 16 year old son also loved it. Szi did a great job of tailoring it to our interests; I can’t say enough about him. Thank you so much!

Amazing experience for people that are more into the fashion and modeling world. A must do if you como to Milan. And our guide was really amazing knowing a lot of things within this unique world of fashion industry

Sze was fabulous and personal. We had a wonderful time, leaned a lot about fashion and bought a suit for our son! Thank you!!

We had so much fun with Sara. She shared some of her favorite stores and even the discount stores. She talked to us about fashion and history of fashion in Milan. She shared some insider secrets too.

Thank you Sara for such a fun afternoon. You were so nice and made me and my family so happy to be in Milan. Knowledge you shared was incredible. So much insight

Our guide Sarah was knowledgeable and brought the world of high fashion in Milan to life. She had worked in the fashion industry and gave us insight into how many designers work.

Zse was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful. Learned so much about fashion, Italy, influences and approach to form and function. Highly recommend for a deep dive into Milan.

Shopping with Sara and seeing Milan was an amazing experience. Sara is knowledgeable and vivacious. She took her time to discuss the Fashion Scene and history of Milan. From high end to vintage shopping this tour has a lot to offer. Sara also took me to a cool art exhibition on Fashion. Thanks to Sara I got to discover a lot of hidden gems in Milan.

This my first time using this platform and definitely no regrets at all. Sara, my lovely guide was very kind to accommodate to my changes due to work meetings. (Thank you 🙏🏼☺️) She brought me around the whole area of Brera district and gave me some really insightful tips and introduced to me some streets and shops that I probably wouldn’t have passed by if I was walking around on my own. I also very much appreciated visiting the Museo and Galleries. What a passionate individual about the fashion and arts industry! So glad that she catered to some of my requests so it’s a great blend between sightseeing, understanding the industry in Milan culture and also a little bit of shopping too. From modern shops to vintage markets, it was just splendid. We even managed to squeeze in to sit down a nice chat over a nice wine and some nice cheese and ham, exchanging our cultures and sharing experiences in life. Definitely recommend Sara as your guide if you want an insightful, down to earth and engaging guided tour!