Navigli Canal Boat Cruise

Discover Milan from the water on an electric boat cruise along the historic canals of the Navigli district. Pass traditional homes, lively waterfront areas, and landmarks connected to the city’s history while learning about Milan’s culture and engineering heritage.
Meeting point: Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, 20144 Milan, MI, Italy
Duration: 50 minutes
Group size up to 10 persons
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

Boat cruise

What is not included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Food and Drinks
Tips

Details

Begin your tour aboard a modern electric boat and cruise through Milan’s historic canal system.
As you travel along the Navigli, admire the traditional “case di Ringhiera,” the characteristic homes once associated with the city’s working-class neighborhoods.

Sail toward the 13th-century Church of San Cristoforo while listening to informative commentary from your guide.
Along the route, pass an area historically linked to cheesemakers and connected to the origins of Mascarpone cheese.

Continue past the historic headquarters of Canottieri Milano Olona, one of Milan’s oldest rowing clubs with more than a century of history.
See the well-known Vicolo dei Lavandai, a preserved architectural site where laundry workers once washed linen for the city’s wealthy families.

Cross the Scodellino Bridge and arrive at the modern Darsena, a lively waterfront district lined with bars, restaurants, and nightlife venues.
The cruise then continues toward the Trophy Bridge and the Conchetta, the navigation basin system designed by Leonardo da Vinci that still connects Milan with Pavia more than five centuries later.

Important Info

• There will be an English and Italian-speaking host who will help you when boarding the boat and during the navigation.
• The audio commentary is available in English, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese.
• You will be able to scan a QR code and connect with your own mobile device to listen to the 45-minute commentary, without downloading an app. You can use your own headphones.
• The route is along the canal and back the same way.
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Price
Adult (Age 12-99)
€22
per person
Child (Age 4-11)
€10
per person
Infant (Age 3 and younger)
€0
per person
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.
Starting location:

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4

Naviglio Grande
Vicolo dei Lavandai
San Cristoforo sul Naviglio
Club Canottieri Olona 1894
Darsena di Milano
Arrive back at:

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4

Places you will see

• Naviglio Grande
• Vicolo dei Lavandai
• Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio
• Canottieri Club Olona 1894
• Darsena di Milano

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Your transport

Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

Address: Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, 20144 Milan, MI, Italy

How long your tour will be

50 min

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Reviews by travellers

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Cloda
Very scenic little trip down the canals! You can get drinks onboard for good value and it’s a good amount of time for seeing Milan via the canals! Would do again!
3 days ago
Ágnes
It was a great activity to visit Milano’s chanel. I really recommend it.
9 days ago
Craig
I thoroughly enjoyed the cruise and the time was perfect with the beautiful sunset to top it off,
12 days ago
Kevin
Bit average as just went straight up canal & back the same way. Sat outside to get best view but no commentary could be heard
12 days ago
Alison
bring Bluetooth headphone as the guide is shared via Qr code on your phone so no physical guide. no toilet on board. lovely route and interesting points to learn more about.
14 days ago
Alethea
Really lovely journey on the canal. The staff were polite and helpful. The boat was immaculate. Gorgeous day.
16 days ago
Magdalena
Overall it was a relaxing experience and another way to explore the district.
about 1 month ago
Sarah
A beautiful golden hour and lovely cruise. Not crowded. Audio guide worked great
about 1 month ago
Sarah
Very informative audio guide, relaxing cruise on the canal, lovely shops and buildings to see and lots of shopping.
about 1 month ago
Charlotte
The boat trip was prefer from start to finish for a relaxing view of the canal. Not too crowded and the staff were friendly and lovely
about 2 months ago
Program details changed.
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