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Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. I spent a wonderful, informative, relaxing 4 hours with Barbara in Milan. She explained different architecture, showed me many palaces. We went to the conservatory and learned about Verdi and other composers that spent time in Milan. As a special treat we walked down the most expensive street that houses all the fashion designers. It was delightful! Barbara has lived in many places and with her extensive knowledge made the tour special.Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. Barbara arranged a wonderful day exploring the history, architecture and (most importantly) the fashion of Milan. Barbara is a wealth of knowledge, and is friendly and easy going. She arranged for us to have a tour of a famous leather designer & manufacturer (at his workshop, with a wonderful tour given by him) of luxury purses, bags and shoes. It was a really interesting tour and we learned a lot of insight into this process of designing and creating these beautiful items. Barbara also has a great sense of style and guided us through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II and the amazing shops. We learned so much from Barbara about fashion, about the architecture and history of Milan. She has an easy-going style, with a good pace guiding us through the streets of Milan. We would recommend her to our friends when they come to Milan.Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. Barbara is a wealth of knowledge & our group of 4 adults & 4 elementary age kids had a great day exploring Milano with her! Barbara is very easy to communicate with & she made a personalized/customized tour based on our requests & the ages of the children prior to our arrival in Milano. She took away any stress in trying to plan to see the sites & get tickets on our own. She even changed a tour stop mid-day to accommodate the kids, ensuring the kids had fun while learning about her beautiful city. We enjoyed fantastic meals as well. I would highly recommend Barbara - her personalized service is above & beyond!Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. Ci siamo affidati a Barbara per visita guidata privata focalizzata sulla presenza di Leonardo Da Vinci a milano e sul Cenacolo Vinciano. La visita e' stata davvero piacevole. Barbara e' preparatissima. In modo assolutamente gradevole ci ha raccontato il contesto storico oltre che le opere artistiche, ed ha risposto a tutte le varie curiosita' che avevamo. La cosa che ci ha colpito di piu' e' stata la sua capacita' di trasformare i 15 minuti concessi a ciascun gruppo per la visita al Cenacolo (davvero pochi!), in un'esperienza completa e indimenticabile.Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. We had two tours in Milan with Barbara this fall, and they were great. Informative, illuminating, and exciting. Barbara is a thoroughly knowledgeable guide to Milan, not only to its obvious monuments but also to what she calls the "hidden" Milan. She is personable, responsive to questions, and apparently tireless. We enjoyed our time with her very much. I recommend anyone interested in learning about Milan, its history and its art, and in particular about Leonardo da Vinci, to seek out a tour with Barbara Quarello.Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. 25 July 2025 My husband and I recently had the pleasure of learning about Milan with Barbara as our personal guide. From our initial encounter, she asked about what was important to us and adapted her time to our interests. With Barbara’s first friendly smile we both relaxed! The guidebooks and the group tours can be helpful but our time with Barbara made Milan come alive! We referred to Barbara as our “professor.” As she shepherded us through the mobs of tourists, bypassed the long (no wait) entry lines, she shared her love for the city: it’s incredible history and culture. We developed an understanding and a deep respect for the city. It changed the way we see things. How can tourists “comprehend” the challenges of construction and artistry over 600 years (of constant style change!)? There is no way a check list or even a group tour of “highlights” could have been as thought provoking or as enjoyable. One of the highlights, of course, was the Duomo (Santa Maria Nascente Cathedral). A day, a week, even months wouldn’t be enough time to grasp how 600 years of architecture and artistry could coalesce into what we now see as the Cathedral of the Madonna. Yes, we visited the highlights of the Cathedral. And there, in the midst of 100’s of ancient stained-glass window was a Star Wars window! The history of the construction of the Cathedral (14thth to 20thth centuries) was fascinating: it’s survival during WW2- astonishing. And yes- we visited the roof top of the Cathedral! Little did we know how fortunate we were to have visited the Cathedral before the heat of the day and the crush of the crowds! Another astounding day with Barbara included the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana to view collections of DaVinci, Raphel, Botticelli, Caravaggio and others. The library was founded in 1607 with thousands of art books- had the actual Da Vinci codices on display (in glass exhibits, of course!). But then-crypt! The San Sepolcro Crypt was not on our “to see list!” However- what a surprise! The Church is entirely underground with huge, vaulted ceilings and a history that goes back to Roman times! Thanks to Barbas, we didn’t bypass this gem. Better yet, we appreciated the visit! Finally, a visit to The Last Supper by Leonardo DaVinci on the walls of the refectory wall of the Dominican convent. With Barbara’s focus on “restoration with historical authenticity” we viewed the painting with new appreciation Barbara’s friendly professionalism and genuine love for Milan made our time in Milan -unforgettable! When you plan a trip to Milan, put the guidebooks aside, do yourself a favor, -call Barbara!Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. We had a private tour of The Brera gallery in Milan with Barbara. Her extensive knowledge of the vast art collection housed at the Brera made for an incredible experience. Would highly recommend her as a tour guide!Trustindex verifica che la fonte originale della recensione sia Google. Had a great visit to Milan, Genoa and Lake Como with Barbara. Family of 4, we travel to Europe usually every year so had some pretty specific requests, she came through and had great suggestions for sites, restaurants and shopping. 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