
About Emanuela
I was born and raised in Milan, and I love my city. I’m passionate about art and history, but most of all, I love sharing that passion with others. What better profession could I have chosen than being a tour guide?
Years of experience & specialties
With 19 years of experience as a tour guide in Milan, Como, Bergamo, and the charming Monza (home of F1 racing), I specialize in art (from Renaissance to present day), history, and architecture.
Languages I'm fluent in
Italian, English, and French
Favorite local cuisine
Milanese Risotto with Ossobuco
Favorite things to do in Milan
Touring temporary art exhibits, shopping, and enjoying a good Italian aperitif with my friends.
Private tours with Emanuela
Places Emanuela recommends in Milan

Arco della Pace
Historic LandmarkSempione
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana (Ambrosiana Library and Picture Gallery)
MuseumsCerchia dei Navigli
San Bernardino alle Ossa
Religious LandmarksCerchia dei Navigli
The Duomo Museum of Milan
MuseumsCerchia dei Navigli
Poldi Pezzoli Museum
MuseumsCerchia dei Navigli
Via Fauchè Open Market
MarketsBullona
Giardini Renata Tebaldi
ParksSempione
Prada Foundation
MuseumsPorta Romana
AC Milan or Inter Milan Game at San Siro Stadium
Live EventsSan Siro
Natural History Museum of Milan
MuseumsPorta Venezia
Brera Botanical Garden
ParksBrera
Teatro alla Scala
Historic LandmarkCerchia dei Navigli

Il Cestino
TrattoriasBrera
Al Matarel
TrattoriasSan Marco
Il Salumaio di Montenapoleone
Fine DiningQuadrilatero della Moda
El Brellin
CasualNavigli
Mercato Centrale Milano
Food MarketsCentral Station
Giacomo Caffè
Bakeries/CafesCerchia dei Navigli
Princi
Bakeries/CafesCerchia dei Navigli
Aprés Coup
CasualPorta Romana
Ristorante Berton
Fine DiningPorta Nuova
Mercato Comunale Isola
Food MarketsIsola
Peck
Bakeries/CafesCerchia dei Navigli
G.B Bar
CasualCerchia dei Navigli
What travelers say about Emanuela
5.0(19 reviews)- Peter L.5 out of 5Aug 2024
Emanuela communicated with us before the tour. She set up tickets to see The Last Supper. She took us later for a tour around Milan including the cathedral. She was on time, she was well prepared, very pleasant and personable. She had a lot of historical knowledge and gave us tips what we can do later on our own in the city. It was very informative meeting.
- Mark H.5 out of 5Jul 2024
Emanuela was very knowledgeable, giving us great historical information while we toured the sights of this tour. She adapted to the changed rules for the terrace of the Duomo (no skip the line, hence very long lines) and added other sights to our tour. We visited Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - the spectacular shopping mall, and the La Scala Opera House, which was fun (listened a bit to a rehearsal). The Duomo was spectacular but I especially enjoyed visiting the ruins of the 4th century church under the Duomo (where Saint Ambrose baptized Saint Augustine). This was a very enjoyable tour.
- Mike G.5 out of 5Jun 2024
Fantastic tour! Emanuela is wonderful. She is so friendly and knowledgeable. She customized the tour for our family. Highly recommend!
- Deborah B.5 out of 5Jun 2024
Emanuela is an excellent guide! We do enjoyed our morning with her. She is very knowledgeable about Milan's history and iconic buildings and delivers her information in an easy to understand manner. This tour was punctuated with several hand picked spots of interest and ended at a traditional restaurant where we ate a delicious lunch! If we were here longer we'd definitely choose another of her tours.
- Paul P.5 out of 5Jun 2024
Highly recommend Emanuela and this tour!
- Peter D.5 out of 5May 2024
We had a fantastic tour with Emanuela! We'd already seen some of the places so she adjusted and shared some amazing sites that should be on the regular tour! Her love for her city of Milano was so apparent, it made it even more personal for us. We would hire Emanuela again without hesitating! Great eating advice as well! She was a delight!!
Emanuela on the Gaido blog

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