Italy · Walking Tours

Navigli guided walking experience

1 Hour Round trip from Milan Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio and Portinari Chapel
  • 02 Discover the history of Milan’s Navigli canal system
  • 03 Learn about Leonardo da Vinci’s canal engineering project
  • 04 Stroll through the Darsena and Navigli district
  • 05 See the historic washerwomen’s corner and traditional Milanese houses
  • 06 Enjoy a small-group guided walking experience

Explore one of Milan’s most characterful districts on a guided walking tour through the historic Navigli area. Visit the Basilica of Sant’Eustorgio, one of the city’s oldest churches, and admire the frescoes preserved inside the Portinari Chapel before continuing toward the canals.

Along the way, learn about the history of Milan’s strategic waterway system and Leonardo da Vinci’s contribution to it. End your experience in the Navigli district, where traditional canal-side houses and the old washerwomen’s corner offer a glimpse into the city’s past and present lifestyle.

Explore one of Milan’s most characterful districts on a guided walking tour through the historic Navigli area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Milan
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Piazza Sant'Eustorgio

Unveil ancient mysteries

2
Day 02

Naviglio Grande

Discover Leonardo's project

3
Day 03

Naviglio Pavese

4
Day 04

Chill the new Milaneese style

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Milan 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Certified Tour Guide;
  • Headphones from 10 participants;
  • Small groups tour.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food & Drinks
  • Hotel pick-up / drop-off

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Milan, IT
Tour start
Milan, IT
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Milan.

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