Nat Geo Day Tour: Handmade in Milan
Art, culture and gastronomy
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Explore Isola district's heritage and get behind-the-scenes access to artisan workshops. Get hands-on crafting your own arrangement and savor lunch at a trattoria.
Weave through the heart of Milan's Isola district to discover the city's artisanal heritage through a story about inclusion, sustainability and tradition.
Highlights
- Learn the secrets of Milan's unique Isola district, where age-old crafts flourish alongside futuristic architecture
- Visit some of the most influential 'botteghe artigiane' and explore some of the city's oldest and most intriguing artisan workshops, usually closed to the public while learning from the artisans themselves about their passion for jewelry, fashion, musical instruments and furniture restoration
- Explore the interplay between tradition and modernity, witnessing how concepts like sustainability, reusing materials, working ethically, and social inclusion are embraced in the work of these artisans
- Appreciate the diverse blend of architectural styles that defines Isola as a neighborhood and delve deeper into the traditional Milanese "casa di ringhiera" and its "casa e bottega" concept, which combines living space with a workshop.
- Enjoy a typical Milanese lunch at a local trattoria
Description
This exclusive tour opens the doors to some of the most influential 'botteghe artigiane' - craft workshops, where the fusion of tradition and modernity takes center stage. Your National Geographic-trained guide will reveal the history and evolution of the Isola district, transporting you into the world of Italian craft making, where reverence for m...
What's Included
- Lunch, Guided tour, Workshop
Important informations
- Instant confirmation Free cancellation Official reseller Local touch Meal Included Smaller Group Size Subject expert guide COVID-19 information: There is a limit number of visitors, Government regulations compliant Where: Piazzale Carlo Archinto, 20159 Milano MI, Italy Meeting point: At the corner between Piazzale Archinto and via Carmagnola, near the benches in front of the Pizzeria. What to remember: Not suitable for:wheelchair users and people who struggle to walk distancesKnow in advance:there are two toilets at Angolo Milano Trattoria. Each lab/shop has a toilet if neededactivity level is moderatedistance in kilometers is 2.6km and approx 30 min. walkingyour lunch will be served at Angolo Milano Trattoriathis tour can host a min. of 1 and a max. of 10 peopleRemember to bring:comfortable shoeshat
- It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.
Care of Covid-19
Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.
Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.