We follow our dream
FollowMi Around: unlocking the authentic Milan experience, unleashing the local spirit
FollowMi Around was founded in 2018 by Beatrice, after several years living and working in a multinational company marketing department in the Netherlands and Germany. Experiencing different cultures from the inside sparked something deeper: a desire to share Italy — and especially Milan area, where she’s from — in a more authentic, human, and meaningful way.
She left her corporate career behind to build something bold and personal: a project that blends organization and creativity, culture and emotion, strategy and spontaneity.
What started as a passion quickly became a mission: to design experiences that go beyond sightseeing and create real connection, genuine encounters, and unforgettable moments filled with energy, fun, and memories.
It’s a challenge — but that’s exactly what makes it exciting.
Today, FollowMi Around is powered by a team of young, passionate locals who have united their talents and expertise to turn that original vision into reality: sharing the true essence of Italian culture in the most authentic way, and creating travel experiences that seamlessly integrate guests into the local community.
Mission
Our mission is to redefine the way people experience Milan.
We create authentic, tailor-made experiences that connect travelers with the real soul of the city — its people, artisans, stories, and local excellence.
Through creativity and human connection, we transform visits into meaningful moments that feel personal, emotional, and unforgettable.
Our values
Authenticity
We go beyond monuments and clichés. We showcase the real Milan through local businesses, artisans, artists, and everyday stories that make the city alive.
Personalization
Almost everything we design is tailor-made. Every traveler, group, or company has different goals — and we build experiences around them.
Excellence & Professionalism
Behind every fun and relaxed experience there is structure, organization, and strategic coordination. We combine creativity with reliability.
Sustainability
We actively support small local businesses, promote conscious travel, and encourage public transport and walkable experiences to respect the city we love.
Inclusion
Travel should be for everyone. Our experiences are accessible, welcoming, and designed to break barriers — socially and culturally.
Human Connection
We believe the most powerful memories are created through people. Our in-house local guides are the heart of what we do, turning every tour into a genuine exchange.
Team
BEATRICE
SIMONE
He’s friendly, lovely and always happy to meet new people and share his passion for Milano, the city where he born.
After working long time at the train station without any satisfaction, Simone decided to change his life with a new adventure as a tour guide.
Everything started in 2017 when her cousin with a friend come to visit the city with him.
The week-end was so nice and Simon has the Idea to share the passion of the city also for foreign guests.
Passionate about geography, trekking and foreign languages, Simone can speak well 4 languages and will show you little secrets of the city, sometimes sharing past experiences from his trips.
Walking tours, food tours, hiking tours, shopping tours, cooking class and pub crawl, you can ask what you prefer and Simone will be ready to create your experience.
MARCO
Marco’s love for the art and history goes a long way back, he has always been passionate about the ancient civilizations, their lore and customs, their wisdom and traditions. Marco thinks Milan isn’t usually regarded as a historical city, people know it for the fashion and business, but there is actually another side to it. Join Marco on a walk around the city and together we’ll shine a different light on one of the most unique and vibrant cities in the world, from the Roman time to the present day.
FRANCESCO
Francesco was born in 1992 in a small town in Friuli Venezia Giulia. He totally define himself a “busy bee”!
After several years working in the field of graphic design, he finished his university and obtained a master’s degree in Architectural Sciences, at the Polytechnic of Milan.
He lived for a year in Australia, a country that he deeply love, working offline as a barista and online helping young Architecture students to pass their exams, providing them online courses!
His two greatest passions are music and travel! His love for discovering this wonderful planet continually brings me into contact with different cultures.
His passion for tourism comes from different family travel experiences, which led he to explore different cultures and destinations around the world.
This interest then turned into a profession, with the aim of sharing his knowledge and offering unique memories and experiences to travellers!
IRENA
MARIA CHIARA
Born in Fano, a little town on the Adriatic coast, she comes to Milan with empty pockets and suitcases full of dreams. She realizes the biggest one: becoming a copywriter in an international advertising agency. Time passes by, and after 17 years spent writing scripts and headlines, she thinks it’s time to write a new chapter of her life too. She becomes tour guide and she put in her new job all the skills she learned in her life: the love for traditional food learnt from her grandmother, eight years of amateur teather, the passion of storytelling from adv, her love for art and history learnt from her parents. Shake everything with ice and irony and here is Maria Chiara.
Reviews
Discover what over 1,000 five-star reviews say about us. Our guests consistently rank FollowMi Around among the top experiences in Milan on TripAdvisor and other major platforms — a recognition we are truly proud of.
Most of our public reviews refer to specific experiences, while many other personalized collaborations — especially with tour operators, agencies, and corporate partners — translate into long-term loyalty, repeat business, and trusted professional relationships.
From Google to GetYourGuide and beyond, you can find us across the web, sharing real stories, genuine feedback, and unforgettable memories created together.
