Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore Attractions & Things to do

Ready to experience a side of Milan like a local, with a local? This is a tour, unlike any other! If you want to take a step away from the touristy path, there's no better way than by diving into the city's alternative side. Welcome to Navigli!

If you're done with the main highlights, why not step away and take a less-traveled path that will show you an unexpected side of Milan? Follow a local guide on a private tour full of surprises and check out Basilica di San Lorenzo, Vicolo dei Lavandai, and more that let the true form of the city shine!

Withlocals Off the Beaten Track Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Our tour is unique because you will be accompanied by specialized guides and graduates in art history. You will have the opportunity to make an exciting walking tour to discover the ancient Greek roads, the Roman underground excavations and the many squares present.

The tour lasts about 5/6 hours and includes 2 different moments of free time, each of 45 minutes, one for shopping and one for lunch.

You will have the opportunity to take numerous pictures during the breaks!

You will have the opportunity to ask questions to the guide who will give you detailed information to satisfy your curiosity.

You will enjoy an hour of free time to dedicate yourself to shopping and personal refreshment.

Duration: 6 hours.

Discover the must-see sights and hidden gems of Milan on the most comprehensive city tour by private car. See Teatro alla Scala, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and more. Extended options: visit the Sforza Castle and the Duomo with skip-the-line tickets.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests.

3-hour: Old Town Highlights
Explore Milan’s Old Town by car, see highlights such as the Royal Palace and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and visit the Sforza Castle Courtyards.

6-hour: Old Town Highlights & Sforza Castle
Explore Milan’s Old Town by car, see highlights such as the Royal Palace and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and visit the Sforza Castle Museums and Courtyards.

7-hour: Old Town, Sforza Castle & Duomo
Explore Milan’s Old Town by car, see highlights such as the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and visit the Duomo and Rooftops, and the Sforza Castle Museums and Courtyards.
Duration: 3 to 7 hours.

Enjoy this walking tour exploring one of the most famous areas of the city, the Navigli district. This area is both charming and full of history, ready to be discovered.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the best places of Milan in one of the busiest districts – Navigli - on a walking tour with a personal guide. Get an inside look at the rich history, unique culture, the splendor of local art and the famous Milanese fashion, as well as learn about the variety of delicious food while walking through Navigli.
See a huge number of attractions, registered in the tourist book, and hidden from other tourists: street shops, cozy bars located along the oldest canal of Milan, the Naviglio Grande.

Enjoy shopping in this area. In addition to branded items, you can check out fancy things in various shops lost among the streets, where you will often find antiques.

• Private tour with a personal guide in the Navigli area for half a day
• An opportunity to see what public tours will not show
• Find out the history of the richest in historical facts district of Milan
• Explore the hidden streets
• Enjoy the exquisite architecture.

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

A walking tour through the historic center of the city of Naples.
Furthermore, the "Neapolitan" culture is expressed in the typical local food as well as in the alleys full of actors and dancers who will color your path with incredible effects.
After free time, the tour guide will reach the monumental area of ​​Naples and enjoy the view of the medieval castle of Anjou and one of the best neoclassical theaters in the world, the Teatro di San Carlo. In front of the San Carlo Theater you will find the "liberty style shopping center" known as "Galleria Umberto I" and then you will walk along Via Toledo and Piazza Plebiscito. The tour lasts about 5/6 hours and includes 2 free time breaks, each of 45 minutes, one for shopping and one for lunch. Each group will reach a maximum of 25 participants.
Duration: 5 hours.

Would you like to visit the entire historic city centre of Naples without missing a single corner, including underground Naples, in a short time and with the right guide? This is the tour for you.
A comprehensive tour of the royal and monumental Naples, the Historic Center and the Underground Ruins concentrated in 4 hours and accompanied by trained guides, will give you an optimised and complete tour of the city.
You won't miss a single part.
Duration: 4 hours.

Get to know Milan in a unique and affordable way. We offer you a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.

Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Milan with our unique city game app.

Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.

This city game is also a perfect activity for large groups.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

Join us for an unforgettable journey with Escape the eternal Siren Song: Treasure hunt & Tour in Naple’s city!

Use the Narratologies app to solve riddles, earn gems, and learn more about the fascinating secret corners of Naples, the bustling metropolis of Campania. Fullfil an exciting mission and conclude your journey at Piazza del Plebiscito.

Don't waste any time: explore, learn and win!

Mission
Your quest is to find the mystical lyre of Parthenope, the siren that gave the first name to the city of Naples. Only by playing the lyre you can escape the luring song of the siren and block her seductive powers. This mission takes you on a historical and emotional journey, connecting the dots between myth and the city's present. You must decode riddles and complete challenges that bring you closer to the sirens' mesmerizing yet perilous song that captivated Ulysses, and caused the tragic yet beautiful outcome of their encounter.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes.

>The most memorable 6 hours at Naples
>Your licensed local guide not only knows the city, but loves it!
>We have carefully tried, tested and curated this tour to help you experience Naples in a fun and intimate way
Duration: 6 hours.

The city of Naples hides a whole other city under its surface. The visible city is the all-round form of an invisible city that is the inverse mold. This tour aims to retell the relationship between the city of Naples and its subsoil from the foundation up to the present day. The various stages of the tour will show how the inhabitants of the city have always extracted from the underground the "energy" and the materials necessary for life in the upper city and continue to do so. The aspect of Naples and the character of its inhabitants have been shaped by this relationship that looks like it has never been interrupted, but rather to be an integral part of the life that is still taking place here today.

To describe this relationship, this tour takes into consideration the following historical periods of the city: the Greek and then Roman period, the Baroque period, the last 20 years.
Duration: 3 hours.

Meet Leonardo da Vinci, Donato Bramante, and other ‘Renaissance men’ on a guided tour of Renaissance architecture and art in Milan's Old Town. See the Sforza Castle, Duomo and more.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Renaissance Architecture Tour
Choose this tour to see highlights of Renaissance Milan, such as the Sforza Castle (exterior), and visit the Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro.

3-hour: Renaissance Architecture & Church of San Maurizio
Choose this tour to see highlights of Renaissance Milan and visit the Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro and San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

Renaissance architecture and art flourished in 15th-17th century Milan, representing the city’s political, cultural, religious and economic aspirations. Join this original tour to discover the most impressive Renaissance monuments and hear the stories of famous Italian architects and artists who crafted the iconic cityscape of Milan.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Discover the captivating charm of Naples on a guided tour. Enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Naples, Capri, and Mount Vesuvius before exploring the city’s historic heart with its lively, narrow streets. Visit the Gesù Nuovo Church, known for its artistry, and the Santa Chiara Monastery. Walk along "Spaccanapoli," a vibrant street lined with Baroque and Renaissance buildings, quaint shops, coffee bars, and pizzerias. Descend to the Roman ruins of Neapolis Sotterrata, hidden beneath modern Naples. Admire landmarks like Castel Nuovo, the Royal Palace, Teatro di San Carlo, and the elegant Galleria Umberto. This tour is particularly suited for cruise passengers and those who prefer a shorter excursion
Duration: 3 hours.

Milan is often regarded as Italy’s international capital: a global reference point for finance, fashion, and design. On this walking tour of the fascinating Navigli district with Context Travel expert, Luisa Albizzati, you’ll discover colorful corners where true Milanese spirit thrives, via local food, dialects, and traditional crafts.

This self-guided walking tour starts in the iconic square in front of Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore (the Basilica of St. Lorenzo), where 16 Roman marble columns from a former bath house still stand. From there, you’ll make your way through the heart of Navigli, where squares are scattered with café tables and proprietors sell drinks from shop windows.
Duration: 75 to 90 minutes.

The remains of ancient Naples are still visible below the modern city, giving life to a downtown full of contradictions. The guided tour also includes the visit the monumental complex of Pietrasanta, with a portion of the old acqueduct, built in a tufa cave and then used as shelter during the WWII. Last stop of the guided tour is Piazza San Gaetano, the ancient Neapolitan forum (main square), to visit the ruins of the Roman market under the Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.