Milan · WINE TASTING TOURS
Franciacorta is an hour east and Barolo three hours west, so the choice is a city tasting or a day in the vines. These 15 are priced by the pour count, with transport notes for the ones that end after lunch.
Meet your chef in a popular Milan restaurant, raise a glass of Prosecco, then make fresh pasta and tiramisu at your own workstation. Mimo and Damiano are among the hosts associated with this friendly class. You will eat what you prepare with wine, but traditional recipes use gluten, dairy, and eggs.
“Chef Mimo was amazing!! The food was lovely and I would recommend this class to anyone.”
Spend about three hours near Milan’s Centrale district making ravioli, gnocchi, and tiramisù from scratch. Chefs including Francesco and Denisse guide the class in English, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, plus Italian white and red wine.
“Make good food Have a drink Laugh Make friends Eat food you made and drink together Go out and party until 2 am ! Live like your Italian .”
Travel from Milan in a small air-conditioned van to Alba, a family-run Barolo winery, and Grinzane Cavour Castle. Expect six or more Langhe wines, local food tips, and guides such as Stefano, Monica, Oleg, or Fabio. The standard tour meets in Milan, while a private upgrade offers direct pickup.
“We had an amazing day tasting wine with Monica! She was an excellent guide and gave us great recommendations while showing us around Alba. Going with a small group is absolutely worth it, even with a full van it was only 18 people. The private tour and wine tasting was a wonderful experience and Barolo is exactly what you picture when you think of Italian wine country. The van seats were very comfortable and the AC very welcome as the day got hotter. We would absolutely book with Abroad tours again!”
In a central Milan restaurant, you’ll make fresh pasta from scratch, learn tiramisu, and sit down to eat with wine and soft drinks. The chef may be Francesco, Mimmo, Federico, Alba, or another member of the team. Classes are capped at 12 people and run about three hours.
“It was fun. Staff were very friendly and their English were good. They cook your pasta for you and the sauces were great”
At Chef and the City in Milan, Chef Ilaria and her team guide you through three Italian dishes, often including fresh pasta, bruschetta, gnocchi, or dessert. You cook at your own station, learn practical kitchen tips, then share the meal with wine and take home every recipe.
“My husband and I had been wanting to take a cooking class in Italy for a couple of years now. We finally decided to do and we picked the perfect Chef! She was very knowledgeable and passionate about cooking, and we learned a ton from her. We had so much fun! Thank you for helping us check another bucket list item.”
Spend 90 minutes at Cantina Urbana Milano on Via Ascanio Sforza, touring its compact winery and tasting four or six wines with local charcuterie. English or Italian guides, including Irene, May, Mia, and Julia, explain the wines, amphorae, barrels, and city-winery concept.
“Great story told by Mia about the winery and the wines they produce. Great food served, good discussion about the wines and the whole process, great insights from the local somalier - all that created the unique experience we had. Thank you for highlighting our trip to Milano and I’m highly recommending this experience!”
At Chef in Milan, you’ll prepare Neapolitan-style pizza and chocolate tiramisu from scratch, guided by chefs such as Francesco, Liu, Erika, or Denisse. The two-hour class includes wine, prosecco, soft drinks, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
“Amazingggggggg!!!! Chef Erika was a fantastic chef. Also, i made new friends too. I loved it xxxxxxx”
Meet your English-speaking sommelier at La Dogana del Buongusto in central Milan for 90 minutes of red, white, and sparkling Italian wine. You’ll pair each glass with chef-made appetizers, learn how wine is produced and matched with food, and leave with more confidence when ordering.
“So much fun! Our host was warm, welcoming and knowledgeable about the different wines. We had a lovely experience. Thank you! X”
At Towns of Italy’s cooking school beside Milan Central Market, an English-speaking chef such as Matteo or Alfredo guides you through fresh tagliatelle, stuffed ravioli, sauce, and gelato. You cook, eat, and enjoy wine for three hours, then take home recipes and a certificate.
“Our chef, Matteo, was amazing, and the experience was fantastic. Friendly, patient, and helpful, Matteo did a great job incorporating and encouraging all 15 guests, especially the kids, throughout the entire day. He instructed us on how to make, tagliatelle, pumpkin ravioli, red chicory sauce, and vanilla gelato. All the food was amazing! Definitely this is an experience I would highly recommend. Make sure to bring a tip, they deserve one.”
Meet at La Dogana del Buongusto in central Milan for three wines paired with Lombardy foods. A sommelier explains each pour, from Refosco with beef carpaccio to Pinot Nero with chocolate cake. The one-hour tasting is in English and suits adults who want a compact introduction to Italian wine.
“A lovely experience for my family. Guide very knowledgeable and able to answer lots of questions. Tasty appetizers. Definitely would recommend!”
Meet at 6:30 pm for a one-hour tasting led by a professional sommelier in a traditional Milan wine bar. You’ll sample three Italian wines with cheese and cold meats, learn tasting basics, and may get advice on bottles to buy. Groups are capped at 12.
“We learnt a great deal that we hadn’t learnt at other wine tasting events. We would definitely recommend, Nico was very passionate about the wine, food and his presentation was fantastic! We even went for dinner with the other people at the wine tasting so it’s a great way of bringing people together from different cultural backgrounds. The only problem we had was that we originally booked the 4.30pm slot but when we arrived, we got told to come back at 6.30pm as there is an issue with the website bookings. We then had to wait around for 2 hours. We hope this booking system error can be fixed in…”
Leave Milan for the Langhe, where you’ll taste Barolo and other Piedmont reds at a family-run cellar, explore Alba, and visit a medieval castle with wide vineyard views. Guides have included Stefano, Oleg, and Najma. Expect a small-group feel, long drives, and no included lunch.
“Najma was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The tour is a good mix of self-paced exploring along with a wonderful wine tasting. It is a long day so be prepared to be wiped out once you arrive in Milan but it is well worth it! We would definitely do it again!”
From Milan, explore Iseo and Monte Isola by boat, then visit a Franciacorta winery for three sparkling wine tastings and regional snacks. The small group has a maximum of 15 people. Guides may include Christina, Alessandro, Filippo, Mara, Paolo, or Elena. Brescia may replace the lake trip in bad weather.
“Lake Iseo and the village of Iseo, as well, are very beautiful places. And then the Franciacorta winery is really worthwhile visiting. The tasting was fantastic! The tasting of three different, very good sparkling wines, was the most enjoyable momentvof the tour. I do recommend it for those who like wines”
In a small English-language class near Porta Venezia, a professional chef guides you through fresh ravioli, truffle gnocchi, and tiramisù from scratch. You will cook, eat, taste Italian wine, ask about food traditions, and take home recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available.
“That was a very satisfying experience. Cooking, having fun, chatting with nice people, eating Italien food, drinking wine… Wonderful! The chef has a very nice sense of humor and is very knowledgeable about his culture and the geography that makes the conversation ever more enjoyable.”
Join Roberto Mauriello for a private 2.5-hour walking tour from Piazza della Scala through Brera and Porta Garibaldi, with Milanese food, wine, and aperitif stops. Expect local history, art, neighborhood life, and a flexible evening pace. Food and drink details can vary.
“The part where our guide didn’t show up at the reserved time. I’m still waiting for my refund, and 24 hours later - I still have heard nothing.”
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