Milan: Fashion Highlights Tour with Guide
ID: GYG231262-398612
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn about the rich history of fashion in Milan as you tour some of the most iconic shopping spots of the city with an expert, local guide. Discover the home of brands that have made Italian fashion world-famous, and retrace the steps of their designers.
Milan has been world-famous for its fashion since it became one of the leading textile producers of Europe in the 19th century. The city caught the eye of fashionistas across the globe and wealthy fashion houses decided to lay down their roots in the Quadrilatero where they established luxurious shops, a sensational palazzi and alluring courtyards. Nowadays, the city is a mecca for fashion lovers world-wide.
The tour starts with a meet and greet with your guide, an expert on the Milan fashion scene. Listen to your guide share some of the most interesting facts and anecdotes about the history of fashion in Milan, as well as unusual characteristics of the brands showcased in the Quadrilatero della Moda, Milan’s most famed and fabled shopping district.
Next, walk along the Via della Spiga and watch the locals shopping at Italian designer stores such as Bulgari, Sergio Rossi and Dolce & Gabbana, then stop for photos on the Via Gesù. Look out for the glossy-fronted shops of French designers Chanel and Hermès on Via Sant’Andrea, and then take a turn onto Via Montenapoleone, the legendary street of Milan’s fashion quadrangle. Admire the luxurious facades of swanky stores selling Gucci, Versace and Louis Vuitton and learn about the prestigious designers from your guide.
Finally, wander down Via Manzoni and marvel at the Grand Hotel of Milan nestled between impressive buildings and chic boutiques. Finish the tour with a stroll through Piazza della Scala, home to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Highlights
- Join a fun walking tour of Milan's fashion districts
- Learn about the history of fashion in Italy
- Walk along Via della Spiga, Via Sant’Andrea, and Via Montenapoleone
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Via Manzoni 31, corner of Via Croce Rossa (MM3 Montenapoleone)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.