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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

Acesso

Mergulhe de cabeça nos destinos e nas atrações que você explora através de acesso exclusivo e de experiências práticas com base nas relações estabelecidas pela National Geographic no mundo todo

Conhecimento

Conheça o mundo através das lentes da National Geographic enquanto os guias treinados por ela e os especialistas locais compartilham conhecimentos e a paixão por lugares e localidades que você visita.

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Explore os destinos de forma significativa e comprometida com o turismo sustentável, em que todos os tours cumpram os critérios do Conselho Global de Turismo Sustentável e dediquem uma parte dos lucros ao fundo para pesquisas

Imersão cultural

Deixe-se inspirar a se preocupar com o planeta e sua população, adquirindo um entendimento mais profundo sobre as comunidades e os moradores dos lugares que você visita, através da interação e de informações sobre a vida cotidiana deles.

Narrativa

Faça parte da história de cada destino que você visitar através dos conteúdos e das pesquisas inigualáveis da National Geographic aos quais você será exposto, para refletir sobre as diferentes realidades atuais

O que esperar

Weave through the heart of Milan's Isola district to discover the city's artisanal heritage through a story about inclusion, sustainability and tradition. 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 materials, people, and sustainability prevails.

Start your tour with a burst of color and passion at KeChic fashion atelier. Valeria and Cheikh will share the heritage and artistry behind their handmade garments, designing each creation with a genuine love for their work.

The reverence for traditional skills continues at Bertucci Romani bookbinders shop. Discover the lab above the shop, normally closed to the public, where you will watch the process of bookbinding and witness the creativity of the owners in realizing cards, posters and building boxes for all occasions and events.

Continue your tour to the family-run Laboratorio Cagliani, where you'll witness the intricate process of breathing new life into timeless pieces of furniture. Specializing in restoration using the same skills as when the original piece was crafted, the Cagliani workshop upholds the spirit of the past.

The last stop is Uroburo atelier. A jewelry shop, a gold laboratory and a social cooperative: they promote environmental sustainability by using fair trade raw materials and social inclusion by employing people with mental illnesses and allowing them to learn a job.

Your tour will end with a delightful typical Milanese lunch at a local trattoria in the Isola district.

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Informação importante

Not suitable for:

wheelchair users and people who struggle to walk distances

Know in advance:

there are two toilets at Angolo Milano Trattoria. Each lab/shop has a toilet if needed
activity level is moderate
distance in kilometers is 2.6km and approx 30 min. walking
your lunch will be served at Angolo Milano Trattoria
this tour can host a min. of 1 and a max. of 10 people

Remember to bring: