Unexpected Milan between canals, marbles and fresh fish

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Earliest Date Available: October 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Milan

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Italian, German

Location

Milan

Duration

3 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

English, French, Spanish, Italian, German

US$328.63 per guest

Guest

Adult x2

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Have you ever wondered why the best seafood restaurant can be found in a city which is at least 150 km away from the sea? Well, Milan is surprisingly a water city: since the 13th century, an extensive net of navigable canals have connected the town to the nearby rivers and lakes, allowing the flourishing of art, culture and business. A private guided tour will lead you to discover, walking and cruising, these unusual places, where water meets the edges of the centre. As an ultimate proof, you will taste some excellent take-away seafood: Milan is not only Risotto!

Qualified private guide

A boarding pass for a one-hour cruise along the canals, on a public ferry boat

Snacks

A take away degustation of fresh fish, including water and a glass of wine

Gratuities

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Darsena

This artificial basin, excavated in 1603 under the Spanish government, has been a major logistic point for the city of Milan until the late Seventies of last century. Indeed, it was intensively used for loading and unloading of goods, arriving by boat along the canals; also a part of the marble used for the construction of the Duomo arrived here. Nowadays, it is primarily a tourist site; the basin receives water from the Naviglio Grande and discharges into the Naviglio Pavese.

This artificial basin, excavated in 1603 under the Spanish government, has been a major logistic poi…

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Naviglio Grande

This canal, originally tracked in the 12th century with irrigation functions, was turned into a navigable course around 1272. Since then, several varieties of goods could reach the city by boat, allowing the flourishing of commerce and business and, moreover, the supply of marble for the ongoing construction works of the Duomo. Today, the Naviglio Grande and its surroundings are a major tourist site, well known for its nightlife.

This canal, originally tracked in the 12th century with irrigation functions, was turned into a navi…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Included

Chiesa di San Cristoforo sul Naviglio

A small but characteristic religious site located on the Naviglio Grande waterfront, featuring a couple of churches. The first, a Romanesque one, was built in the 14th century on the place of an older one; the second, also known as the "Ducal Chapel", was completed in 1405 under the government of Gian Galeazzo Visconti.

A small but characteristic religious site located on the Naviglio Grande waterfront, featuring a cou…

Meeting Point

P.za Ventiquattro Maggio 2, Piazza Ventiquattro Maggio, Milano Città metropolitana di Milano Lombardia, Italy, IT, 20122

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In the square facing the Darsena, in front of the ancient door "Porta Ticinese".

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Non Refundable

This experience doesn't offer free cancellation. Amount paid is non-refundable once booked.

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Z613XFjuliehOctober 2023 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful experience!

Despite having visited Milan a couple times before, I knew nothing about the canals in Milan. We easily navigated via the subway to visit one afternoon. It was delightful! the atmosphere reminded me of Burano. There were lots of artists exhibiting opposite outdoor cafes. We enjoyed the food and ambience as well as the shopping.

Response from ViatorMarch 10, 2025

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