Milan/ artisan/ shopping

Meet your guide, Simona, a Milan native who brings the city to life with her insider knowledge and passion for its history and style. Begin in the heart of the city at Piazza del Duomo, where you’ll step inside the magnificent cathedral, one of the largest in the world.

From here, stroll to the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — often called “Milan’s living room” — and visit the original Prada boutique, a true icon of Italian fashion.

Continue along Milan’s most stylish streets to discover hidden artisan workshops. Visit a master shoemaker who began his career with Manolo Blahnik and step inside his atelier, before arriving in the charming Brera district, where skilled craftsmen create beautiful handmade leather accessories using traditional techniques passed down through generations.

Step inside the magnificent Duomo di Milano, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Built from pale pink Candoglia marble and begun in 1386, its vast interior is supported by 52 towering columns and illuminated by extraordinary stained-glass windows that tell centuries of biblical stories. As you explore the soaring nave, admire the intricate marble floors, the richly decorated high altar, and remarkable artworks such as the dramatic statue of Saint Bartholomew. The experience reveals the grandeur, craftsmanship, and spiritual heart of Milan.

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From here, stroll to the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — often called “Milan’s living room” — and visit the original Prada boutique, a true icon of Italian fashion. Visit Fratelli Prada the boutique was founded in 1913 by brothers Mario and Martino Prada.

Known for luxury leather goods and travel trunks, the shop quickly gained prestige and was later appointed official supplier to the Italian royal household. The historic boutique still stands in the Galleria today, marking the birthplace of one of Italy’s most iconic fashion houses.

After shopping at Prada, step into Camparino in Galleria for a classic Milanese aperitivo. Opened in 1915 by Davide Campari, the son of Campari’s founder, the bar was created to celebrate the famous bitter liqueur and quickly became a fashionable meeting place for locals. Today it remains one of the city’s most iconic spots to enjoy a Campari cocktail in the elegant setting of the Galleria.