I Navigli di Milano: Storie e Misteri sul Filo dell’Acqua
Navigli District, Milan
Un itinerario per scoprire i Navigli come non li avete mai visti: tra realtà e mistero, poesia e acqua. Questo percorso è un viaggio nella memoria fluida della città.
Guided Walking Tour of the Navigli Canals in Milan
This 1 hour 30 minutes walking tour explores the history and significance of Milan’s Navigli canals, suitable for visitors interested in culture and local stories.
Highlights
- Discover the history and evolution of the Navigli canals in Milan
- Hear stories of dukes, ambassadors, workers, and poets who lived here
- Explore the Darsena, Naviglio Grande, and the Vicolo dei Lavandai
- Visit the Church of San Cristoforo and learn about its history
- Walk along Via Vigevano, Via Magolfa, and the Naviglio Pavese
Description
Milan was once crossed by a dense network of navigable canals connecting the city to the wider world. Today, only a few stretches remain visible, but their waters hold stories of ancient crafts, forgotten heresies, and everyday life.
This walking tour retraces the history and evolution of the Navigli while sharing voices of those who lived, worked, or found refuge along the canals. Learn about dukes and ambassadors arriving on barges, workers, washerwomen, heretics, and poets, including the poet Alda Merini, who lived on the Navigli and left a literary legacy.
Visit key sites including the Darsena, Naviglio Grande, Vicolo dei Lavandai, Church of San Cristoforo, Via Vigevano, Via Magolfa, and Naviglio Pavese.
Meeting point: On the bridge over the Cavo Ticinello, Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio, 20123 Milan, Italy.
All tours are led by licensed tourist guides. Please arrive 10 minutes early as tours start promptly.
Includes
- Guided tour of the Navigli area
- Visit to Darsena
- Visit to Naviglio Grande
- Visit to Vicolo dei Lavandai
- Visit to the Church of San Cristoforo
- Visit to Via Vigevano
- Visit to Via Magolfa
- Visit to Naviglio Pavese
Excludes
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
Important Information
- The tour is conducted in Italian
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- The tour runs rain or shine
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
