sunset navigli boat tour with aperitivo

Sunset Navigli Boat Tour with Aperitivo in Milan

• One alcoholic drink included to choose between: Aperol spriz, Prosecco, red wine or beer
• A vast selection of italian baked specialities, fruits and vegetables
• Pre recorded audio guide
• Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, 20144 Milano MI, Italy Meeting point at the pier on the canals. Please come 15 minutes before departure time to collect your aperitivo before boarding .
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• STRAYCELT 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Ho hum, could have been better Fascinating cruise but a bit of a curate's egg. You have to download the app and use your own phone for the guide. It's difficult to here above the disco music blaring on board. Most people were chatting rather than taking in the surroundings and information. Our trip was cut short as the engine died..no rebate. The app is full of good information, triggered by the part of the canal you are on. It's a pity we missed the shorter leg of the cruise. Could have been a better experience. Stop playing the music or at least turn it down Read more Written 26 April 2024
• 928getac 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Regional trains in Italy The regional trains in Italy we use in Bologna area are very good option to go at nearby cities: Ravenna, Modena, Ferrara. Do not buy online tickets: you have to check-in before you enter the train, and nobody in the railway station knows exactly how to do it. If you bought already a n online ticket, just show it to the train conductor before you enter the train and ignore the warning written on the ticket. A simpler solution is to buy ticket at the tobacco shop in the station in Bologna or at the ticket offices. Before you enter in the train, you have to stamp it in the station (there are special devices in the station) and you can use it for 4 hours. The railway stations and trains are very crowded but we managed to find a place. The trains are many and the go without delays. Read more Written 25 April 2024
• DennisB802 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Excellent tour. I booked this primarily to get a guaranteed visit to see the Last Supper fresco. That was certainly special to see. We also got a great visit to La Scalia ( the opera house) and the duome, and the Gallaria. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The Duome included a nice inside tour. It did not include going up to the Terraces, so we returned the next day to do that. Read more Written 23 April 2024
• Khaled A 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Complaint regarding bus driver My name is Khaled Ashraf, and i’m a tourist here in Milano with my family, I am writing to express my disappointment with the service provided by one of your bus drivers on [21st of april 2024], on the [return to the station from the outlet @ 8:15 pm]. During my journey, the driver displayed a very bad attitude when he and his friend not wearing the uniform trying to attack my father when get into trunk to get the baby stroller for my daughter as we are standing in cold in the street . This behavior not only compromised my safety but also he attacking us with very bad words and he also push my father in very tough way. Read more Written 21 April 2024
• claudetteo569 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful scenery Lovely day trip with the most beautiful scenery. Really loved the train but wish it would have been longer. Our driver and tour guide were really helpful and friendly. It may have been a long day but it was an experience. Read more Written 16 April 2024
• 294lawrencel 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Zani Viaggi Venice Day trip We booked another company's Venice trip through TripAdvisor. But when that tour was cancelled due to guide being ill, we booked Zani Viaggi tour through their website. It was easy to book, and bonus- cost less than other tour. Having done the other tour through other company previously here is what we noticed. Zani Viaggi used a big tour bus which was a little more comfortable, but meant more people on tour and bus driving time took even longer. The local tour guide Marco in Venice was wonderful- very humorous and knowledgeable. It was an extremely crowded weekend day in Venice- making navigating harder. Tour was shorter than tour we had with other company previously. That is both bad and good. Tour was in San Marco square only, then to a location nearby to see the glass making. We were allowed to skip that and go on to our free time. (Too hot for us to stay in that crowded hot room to see the glass making) The great thing about this tour was MORE FREE TIME! We really liked that. Read What to Expect- you will not see Rialto Bridge with the guide, but are free to do that on your own. Our guide with us on our bus and during the tour was Monica. She was wonderful keeping us all informed and together. Our bus drivers were also very good. Would we recommend- Yes! What to expec (not just this tour company, but any one from Milan to Venice tour)t: LONG LONG DAY (14+ hours), crowded, hectic! Bus trips take a long time to Venice- but you just ride and the guides take care of other details like the boat ride to Venice. Be prepared on this or any other tour to Venice by bringing water, Euros for the pay toilets, and come armed with your own maps so that you can find where you want to go. We did not do the gondola ride- but that is offered to you as an option. This is a taste of Venice- you will not be disappointed. You will be enchanted! We are grateful to have had the chance to return to Venice when last minute our other tour was cancelled and we scrambled and our hotel suggested Zani Viaggi. Thank you Zani Viaggi for making our dream of returning to Venice possible! Read more Written 16 April 2024
• Angela B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Milan Highlights finishing with Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper Our tour guide, Massimo, was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful. He also pointed out other notable sites we didn’t visit during the tour. Read more Written 8 April 2024
• saramP6129DX 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Sad the duomo was closed!!! It was good!! Our tour guide was good. It was disappointing when we got there and the Duomo was closed. We sent ALOT of time at the opera house. Read more Written 31 March 2024
• 533bonniea 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Milan Half Day The tour was much more inclusive than we thought it would be. The opera house portion was excellent. The last supper was amazing! The only problem was that we thought it would be a round trip tour and we were left at the museum to find our way back. The guide was very helpful. Read more Written 29 March 2024
• Nomad38080867662 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles The worst experience ever The worst experience ever. I bought two tickets for the Bernina day trip online with this company, Zani Viator Local, that handles in Milan; the night before, they sent a voucher with the wrong meeting address; of course, I missed the tour meeting point; the agency Zani refused to refund my money. I pass my complain to trip advisor, and I'm still waiting for them to contact me. Please do not use this company, Zani Local Milan. It was the worst experience a worst customer service ever. The Milan agency made a mistake, after showing them the wrong address voucher they issue a small portion of what I pay for; I'm still waiting for Trip Advisor to handle the complaint and back the customer up regarding this issue. I travel with my son to Europe for a 6 day trip, we planned to do a day tour and we end up losing the experience and the money. Trip advisor needs to handle review this and issue my complete refund. Connie Alvarez Atlanta Ga Read more Written 9 March 2024
• Gsoonly 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful place, secret in description:) There are lots of things written already, no way I can add much more to this other that one small secret that I wish to share with you: try to go to the hotel right in front of the Royal Villa , Villa Monza, and see the old paintings of the place there on the walls. It is adding the feeling, it wakes up your fantasy and gives a sense of what you are looking at there in the palace . Besides I believe the palace is beautiful and is worth time you spend there. Beautiful park shall not be missed as well Read more Written 9 March 2024
• i_therefore_conclude 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gorgeous! Unforgettable! LONG day out but so worth it! Meeting time is 7am. Anna was our tourguide. Big group was divided into 2 buses: English and Italian-speaking… Bus left Milan at 7:20am, WiFi in the bus not reliable. The drive is 2.5 hours from Milan to St Moritz (bring passport). We were given 2.5 hours to walk around and take pictures of the frozen lake and watch the cross-country skiers. After a quick grocery store lunch, we boarded the red Bernina train for the most gorgeous train ride to Tirano. We felt like Anna and Elsa in winter wonderland. Every turn of the train provided gorgeous postcard-like scenery. Both bus and train rides were comfortable, there were multiple bathroom breaks and a ton of great memories. So glad we did this organized tour. Arrived back in Milan at 8pm. More pix & vids on IG: @i_therefore_conclude Read more Written 7 March 2024
• Trip38424519527 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Como lake trip Como lake is a place worth to visit with variety of islands to visit most popular is bellago specifically for how want unforgettable memories and photos but don’t for get to check your location and time to leave back and the route of the boats Read more Written 6 March 2024
• Q4196FGsc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Top sites of Milano Really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide knew his stuff. It was a jam packed 3.5 hrs with gems you wouldn’t learn otherwise. Read more Written 28 February 2024
• K0smasK 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Worth it A bit expensive, bit otherwise a very good tour. The main reason we got it is because we wanted to see the Last Supper but it's impossible to find tickets last moment, so this was the only available option. But we did enjoy the rest of the tour as well (Scala, Duomo, etc). The tour guide did good job too. Read more Written 27 February 2024

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Milan Food Tour: Aperitivo in Navigli

• Navigli District
• Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio

• Explore Navigli and the canals during lively twilight hours, includes a tasty cocktail and food
• Led by a local

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Leonardo da vinci and canals, the history of the aperitivo.

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Sunset Navigli Boat Tour with Aperitivo in Milan

• One alcoholic drink included to choose between: Aperol spriz, Prosecco, red wine or beer
• A vast selection of italian baked specialities, fruits and vegetables
• Pre recorded audio guide
• Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, 20144 Milano MI, Italy Meeting point at the pier on the canals. Please come 15 minutes before departure time to collect your aperitivo before boarding .
• Wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Most travellers can participate
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travellers
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

• STRAYCELT 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Ho hum, could have been better Fascinating cruise but a bit of a curate's egg. You have to download the app and use your own phone for the guide. It's difficult to here above the disco music blaring on board. Most people were chatting rather than taking in the surroundings and information. Our trip was cut short as the engine died..no rebate. The app is full of good information, triggered by the part of the canal you are on. It's a pity we missed the shorter leg of the cruise. Could have been a better experience. Stop playing the music or at least turn it down Read more Written 26 April 2024
• 928getac 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Regional trains in Italy The regional trains in Italy we use in Bologna area are very good option to go at nearby cities: Ravenna, Modena, Ferrara. Do not buy online tickets: you have to check-in before you enter the train, and nobody in the railway station knows exactly how to do it. If you bought already a n online ticket, just show it to the train conductor before you enter the train and ignore the warning written on the ticket. A simpler solution is to buy ticket at the tobacco shop in the station in Bologna or at the ticket offices. Before you enter in the train, you have to stamp it in the station (there are special devices in the station) and you can use it for 4 hours. The railway stations and trains are very crowded but we managed to find a place. The trains are many and the go without delays. Read more Written 25 April 2024
• DennisB802 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent Excellent tour. I booked this primarily to get a guaranteed visit to see the Last Supper fresco. That was certainly special to see. We also got a great visit to La Scalia ( the opera house) and the duome, and the Gallaria. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. The Duome included a nice inside tour. It did not include going up to the Terraces, so we returned the next day to do that. Read more Written 23 April 2024
• Khaled A 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles Complaint regarding bus driver My name is Khaled Ashraf, and i’m a tourist here in Milano with my family, I am writing to express my disappointment with the service provided by one of your bus drivers on [21st of april 2024], on the [return to the station from the outlet @ 8:15 pm]. During my journey, the driver displayed a very bad attitude when he and his friend not wearing the uniform trying to attack my father when get into trunk to get the baby stroller for my daughter as we are standing in cold in the street . This behavior not only compromised my safety but also he attacking us with very bad words and he also push my father in very tough way. Read more Written 21 April 2024
• claudetteo569 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful scenery Lovely day trip with the most beautiful scenery. Really loved the train but wish it would have been longer. Our driver and tour guide were really helpful and friendly. It may have been a long day but it was an experience. Read more Written 16 April 2024
• 294lawrencel 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Zani Viaggi Venice Day trip We booked another company's Venice trip through TripAdvisor. But when that tour was cancelled due to guide being ill, we booked Zani Viaggi tour through their website. It was easy to book, and bonus- cost less than other tour. Having done the other tour through other company previously here is what we noticed. Zani Viaggi used a big tour bus which was a little more comfortable, but meant more people on tour and bus driving time took even longer. The local tour guide Marco in Venice was wonderful- very humorous and knowledgeable. It was an extremely crowded weekend day in Venice- making navigating harder. Tour was shorter than tour we had with other company previously. That is both bad and good. Tour was in San Marco square only, then to a location nearby to see the glass making. We were allowed to skip that and go on to our free time. (Too hot for us to stay in that crowded hot room to see the glass making) The great thing about this tour was MORE FREE TIME! We really liked that. Read What to Expect- you will not see Rialto Bridge with the guide, but are free to do that on your own. Our guide with us on our bus and during the tour was Monica. She was wonderful keeping us all informed and together. Our bus drivers were also very good. Would we recommend- Yes! What to expec (not just this tour company, but any one from Milan to Venice tour)t: LONG LONG DAY (14+ hours), crowded, hectic! Bus trips take a long time to Venice- but you just ride and the guides take care of other details like the boat ride to Venice. Be prepared on this or any other tour to Venice by bringing water, Euros for the pay toilets, and come armed with your own maps so that you can find where you want to go. We did not do the gondola ride- but that is offered to you as an option. This is a taste of Venice- you will not be disappointed. You will be enchanted! We are grateful to have had the chance to return to Venice when last minute our other tour was cancelled and we scrambled and our hotel suggested Zani Viaggi. Thank you Zani Viaggi for making our dream of returning to Venice possible! Read more Written 16 April 2024
• Angela B 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Milan Highlights finishing with Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper Our tour guide, Massimo, was very informative, knowledgeable and helpful. He also pointed out other notable sites we didn’t visit during the tour. Read more Written 8 April 2024
• saramP6129DX 0 contributions 3.0 of 5 bubbles Sad the duomo was closed!!! It was good!! Our tour guide was good. It was disappointing when we got there and the Duomo was closed. We sent ALOT of time at the opera house. Read more Written 31 March 2024
• 533bonniea 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Milan Half Day The tour was much more inclusive than we thought it would be. The opera house portion was excellent. The last supper was amazing! The only problem was that we thought it would be a round trip tour and we were left at the museum to find our way back. The guide was very helpful. Read more Written 29 March 2024
• Nomad38080867662 0 contributions 1.0 of 5 bubbles The worst experience ever The worst experience ever. I bought two tickets for the Bernina day trip online with this company, Zani Viator Local, that handles in Milan; the night before, they sent a voucher with the wrong meeting address; of course, I missed the tour meeting point; the agency Zani refused to refund my money. I pass my complain to trip advisor, and I'm still waiting for them to contact me. Please do not use this company, Zani Local Milan. It was the worst experience a worst customer service ever. The Milan agency made a mistake, after showing them the wrong address voucher they issue a small portion of what I pay for; I'm still waiting for Trip Advisor to handle the complaint and back the customer up regarding this issue. I travel with my son to Europe for a 6 day trip, we planned to do a day tour and we end up losing the experience and the money. Trip advisor needs to handle review this and issue my complete refund. Connie Alvarez Atlanta Ga Read more Written 9 March 2024
• Gsoonly 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Beautiful place, secret in description:) There are lots of things written already, no way I can add much more to this other that one small secret that I wish to share with you: try to go to the hotel right in front of the Royal Villa , Villa Monza, and see the old paintings of the place there on the walls. It is adding the feeling, it wakes up your fantasy and gives a sense of what you are looking at there in the palace . Besides I believe the palace is beautiful and is worth time you spend there. Beautiful park shall not be missed as well Read more Written 9 March 2024
• i_therefore_conclude 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Gorgeous! Unforgettable! LONG day out but so worth it! Meeting time is 7am. Anna was our tourguide. Big group was divided into 2 buses: English and Italian-speaking… Bus left Milan at 7:20am, WiFi in the bus not reliable. The drive is 2.5 hours from Milan to St Moritz (bring passport). We were given 2.5 hours to walk around and take pictures of the frozen lake and watch the cross-country skiers. After a quick grocery store lunch, we boarded the red Bernina train for the most gorgeous train ride to Tirano. We felt like Anna and Elsa in winter wonderland. Every turn of the train provided gorgeous postcard-like scenery. Both bus and train rides were comfortable, there were multiple bathroom breaks and a ton of great memories. So glad we did this organized tour. Arrived back in Milan at 8pm. More pix & vids on IG: @i_therefore_conclude Read more Written 7 March 2024
• Trip38424519527 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Como lake trip Como lake is a place worth to visit with variety of islands to visit most popular is bellago specifically for how want unforgettable memories and photos but don’t for get to check your location and time to leave back and the route of the boats Read more Written 6 March 2024
• Q4196FGsc 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Top sites of Milano Really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide knew his stuff. It was a jam packed 3.5 hrs with gems you wouldn’t learn otherwise. Read more Written 28 February 2024
• K0smasK 0 contributions 4.0 of 5 bubbles Worth it A bit expensive, bit otherwise a very good tour. The main reason we got it is because we wanted to see the Last Supper but it's impossible to find tickets last moment, so this was the only available option. But we did enjoy the rest of the tour as well (Scala, Duomo, etc). The tour guide did good job too. Read more Written 27 February 2024

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Boat tour on the on the navigli canals in milan.

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Navigating the Navigli is one of the most authentic and proper way to get to know the real city of Milan. The Milanese waterways have existed since Roman times and have always played a fundamental role in the history and economy of the city - this itinerary allows to discover the secrets of this fascinating neighborhood up close. The canals, also called Leonardo's Navigli, due to the work that Leonardo Da Vinci have put into it by designing the dam system. The boat ride on the Navigli is a must among the things to do in Milan.

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• Duration 1 hour
• Electric boat
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• Wi-Fi on board

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The tour starts on the Naviglio Grande where you will see the typical houses that historically made the working class districts of Milan, the “case di Ringhiera”. You cruise will continue one of the oldest churches in the city: the Church of San Cristoforo, whose construction began in the 13th century and it now the favourite church for wedding celebrations In the city. 

Proceeding by boat along the Naviglio Grande you will come across the historic headquarters of Canottieri Milano Olona, the first rowing team in the city and the famous Vicolo dei Lavandai, an architectural jewel that takes its name from the Confraternity of the Launderers. Since the 18th century this guild was in charge of washing the linen of wealthy families, these they were collected in panniers and carried on the shoulders in the alley up to the iconic washhouse still existing today.

Crossing the Scodellino bridge, you reach the modern and famous Darsena, an area of entertainment and recreation on the water, characterized by the presence of bars, restaurants and clubs – still today one of the main centers of Milanese nightlife.

Leaving the Darsena, continuing to navigate the Naviglio Pavese and crossing the Trophy bridge, you can see the alley of cheese makers where the delicious Marscarpone cheese is said to have been invented. And finally you will come the  to the Conchetta, the first of the 14 navigation basins that connects Milan and Pavia. Designed by Leonardo da Vinci is still operational five century after its construction. 

The navigation on the Navigli ends at the starting jetty, on the Naviglio Grande.

Did you know that …?

There are several curiosities that can be found on the canals, here are some of them:

1) The transport of the marbles that still decorate the Milan Cathedral today, coming from the Candoglia quarries on Lake Maggiore, took place through the Naviglio Grande.

2) In 1805 Napoleon completed the construction of the Naviglio Pavese to connect “Milan with the sea”.

3) Navigation on the canal was an excellent method of transport, abandoned only in the first half of the nineteenth century due to competition from the railways .

4) On the Navigli one of the greatest Italian women of the 20th century, Alda Merini , was born and lived her life so emotionally attached to the canals that it inspired her astonishing work writings. 

What is included

• Boat cruise on the Navigli
• English commentary
• On board assistance
• Gratuities (opzional)
• Food and drinks

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Amazing experience! Something new in Milan for sure. Will do it again next time I find myself in the city! Thank you!!!

Loved this experience! I've been to Milan many times but this was definetely a surprise! Recommend this a 10000%!

Fantastic tour. A must see for everyone. Beautiful views. Informative and super friendly.

Don’t look any further! We had a great time on this tour!!

nice, knowledgable and entertaining. definitely recommend this tour!

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Boat tour on the navigli canals in milan, tour duration, type of tour.

Navigating the Navigli is one of the most authentic and proper way to get to know the real city of Milan. The Milanese waterways have existed since Roman times and have always played a fundamental role in the history and economy of the city - this itinerary allows to discover the secrets of this fascinating neighborhood up close. The canals, also called "Leonardo's Navigli", due to the contribution that Leonardo Da Vinci gave by designing the dam system. The boat ride on the Navigli is a must among the things to do in Milan.

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*Boat tour with possible aperitif on board

The tour starts on the Naviglio Grande where you can see the typical houses that historically made the working class districts of Milan, the “case di Ringhiera”. The cruise will continue to the oldest church in the city: the Church of San Cristoforo, whose construction began in the 13th century and it’s now the most chosen church for wedding celebrations in the whole city. 

Proceeding by boat along the Naviglio Grande you will come across the historic headquarters of Canottieri Milano Olona, the first rowing team in the city, and the famous Vicolo dei Lavandai, an architectural jewel that takes its name from the Confraternity of the Launderers. Since the 18th century, this guild was in charge of washing the linen of wealthy families, collected in panniers and carried on the shoulders in the alley up to the iconic washhouse still existing today.

Crossing the Scodellino bridge, you reach the modern and famous Darsena, an area of entertainment and recreation on the water, characterized by the presence of bars, restaurants and clubs – today still one of the main centers of Milanese nightlife.

Leaving the Darsena and crossing the Trophy bridge, you can see the alley of cheese makers where the delicious Marscarpone cheese is consider to be invented. And finally you will arrive to the Conchetta, the first of the 14 navigation basins that connects Milan to Pavia. Designed by Leonardo da Vinci, this is still operational five century after its construction. 

The navigation on the Navigli ends at the starting jetty, on the Naviglio Grande.

Did you know that …?

There are several curiosities that can be found on the canals, here are some of them:

1) The transportation of the marbles that still decorate the Milan Cathedral today, coming from the Candoglia quarries on Lake Maggiore, took place through the Naviglio Grande.

2) In 1805 Napoleon completed the construction of the Naviglio Pavese to connect “Milan with the sea”.

3) Navigation on the canal represented an excellent method of transport, abandoned only in the first half of the nineteenth century due to the competition with the railways .

4)  Alda Merini, one of the greatest Italian women of the 20th century, was born on the Navigli and often wrote about them in some of her poems.

What is included

• Boat Cruise
• Commentary on board in Italian
• Assistance on board
• Tips (optional)
• Food and Beverage

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Guided tour by boat on the navigli of milan, on foot and by boat along milan’s canals.

Our guides (always and only qualified professionals!) tell you the history of the Navigli of Milan , which starts in the 12 th century when the first navigable stretch was built. At that time, Milan was a city with rivers and canals regulated by ingenious technical solutions. Towards the end of the 15 th century, Leonardo da Vinci conceived of an innovative system of locks, then implemented by great engineers. The itinerary also includes a very pleasant cruise by boat, during which our tour guides will let you rediscover the neighbourhood of  the Navigli. It is already one of the most best known in Milan, of its famous or infamous nightlife when it comes to life every evening from aperitif time to the small hours of the morning, but it is also, for example, the neighbourhood where Alda Merini , the great Milanese poetess, lived and which she celebrated.

The visit on foot…

Our guided tour, on foot and by boat, starts in the neighbourhood of the Basilica di Sant’Eustorgio , one of the oldest churches in Milan, founded between the 3 rd and 4 th centuries AD. The apostle Barnabas is believed to have baptized the first Christians here. The visit goes on to discover the history and anecdotes linked to the Ticinese neighbourhood, until we reach our boat at the pier of Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4. In the not so distant past, the Milanese canals, plied by barges and boats, went into the heart of the city to transport the blocks of marble needed to build the Duomo .

 … and the tour by boat of the Navigli

During the tour, you can admire scenic corners and secret courtyards in the typical Milanese “ringhiera” houses, built around a central courtyard, calmly sailing in front of forgotten traditions and historical places such as the picturesque Vicolo dei Lavandai, where for centuries women did their washing and the 14 th century Church of San Cristoforo ; returning to the Darsena , the old Milanese port, our guide will show you the bridge of the “Scodellino” under which the boat passes, to reach the Conchetta , the famous lock designed by Leonardo da Vinci on the Naviglio Pavese.

Vicolo dei Lavandai, Alzaia Naviglio Grande, Darsena

What awaits you:

• A guided tour by Neiade Tour &Events by qualified guides in Italian
• Radio headsets to hear our guide better
• Neaide Membership Card and stamps to collect for a free guided tour
• Small groups of a maximum of 25-30 people
• Guaranteed seating

Protocollo Covid-19

To participate, it is  NOT necessary having the GREEN PASS .

A few simple measures to keep everyone safe and to enjoy the tour with complete peace of mind

• It is compulsory to wear a mask (possibly surgical or certified) that covers the nose and mouth
• A distance of at least 1 metre between participants is compulsory, which is made easy by the use of our microphone system, made up of devices which are disinfected after each use and disposable headsets.
• Sharing objects with other participants on the tour or with the guide is prohibited.
• Participation of anyone showing symptoms of flu or quo is in quarantine is prohibited
• If in the 14 days following the tour a participant were to show symptoms that can be attributed to a Covid infection, they must contact Neiade Tour & Events ( [email protected] ) to that all the other participants can be informed.

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Navigli Canals Boat Trip

• 5.60 / 10 181 reviews | 2,764 travellers We thought it was a very nice walk, if you want to better contemplate the landscape sit outside the tent although depending on the time of year you can get a little cold. The atmosphere of the surrounding restaurants is very good. 8 M
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Explore Milan's fascinating canal system on our Navigli Canals Boat Trip . You'll sail along these 12th-century waterways and discover their history with your audio guide in English!

At your chosen time, we'll meet up at the Alzaia Naviglio Grande on the banks of the Navigli Canals . We'll welcome you on board and then set sail through one of Milan's most famous districts.

Our boat trip will begin with a glimpse of the  Case di Ringhiera , the typical houses of Milan's working-class neighbourhoods. Afterwards, you'll admire views of the 13th-century Church of San Cristoforo .

As we sail through the capital of Lombardy , you'll discover lots of fun facts about the places you see with your audio guide in English . One of the things you'll learn about will be how mascarpone was invented , which we'll find out about as we pass through a nautical alley lined with cheese workshops.

During our boat trip along the Navigli Canals, you'll also see the  Canottieri Milano Olona rowing club . With over 100 years of history, it's one of the oldest rowing clubs in Milan. Nearby, we'll find the  Vicolo dei Lavandai where the clothes of wealthy families were washed in the 18th century.

Some of the other fantastic sights we'll see during our boat trip will be  Scodellino bridge , a dock full of nightlife venues and even one of Leonardo da Vinci's best inventions . Don't forget your camera!

After 45 minutes to 1 hour of sailing, we'll arrive back at the starting point and finish our boat trip.

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45 minutes - 1 hour.

The activity takes place with an audioguide in English.

Audio guide in English

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You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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• Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
• Reduce, reuse, recycle.
• Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
• Uphold fair employment standards.
• Foster the growth of local communities.
• Preserve the integrity of local culture.
• Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
• Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
• Operate with honesty and transparency.
• Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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• No printing of documentation required.

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A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

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Meeting point.

Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4.

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Moscow Boat Tour

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Description

See all the gems of historical and cultural center of the capital in short time and without traffic jams or tiresome walking.

Depending on the itinerary and duration of the Moscow River boat trip, the tour can be 3 or 5 hours.

Highlights of the tour

• St Basil’s Cathedral;
• Stalin skyscraper on Kotelnicheskaya (Tinkers) embankment;
• The Kremlin;
• “House on the Embankment” Stalin skyscraper;
• Monument to Peter I;
• The Central House of Artists;
• Christ the Savior Cathedral;
• Gorky Park;
• Moscow State University;
• Russian Academy of Sciences;
• Luzhniki stadium;
• Novodevichy Monastery;
• Kiev railway station;
• Europe Square;
• Moscow City Hall;
• Government House;
• Expocentre Exhibition Complex;
• and other famous sights.

You will learn about the different epochs of the city from the foundation in 1147 till Soviet times of 20 th  century.

Moscow River

Moskva river has the form of a snake and is the main waterway of Moscow, consisting of a cascade of reservoirs. Within the city, Moskva river is 80 km long, 120 m - 200 m wide and up to 14 m deep. The narrowest part of the river is the Kremlin area in the city center, and the most extensive is around the Luzhniki Stadium in the south. 

Bridges in Moscow

Undoubtedly, bridges and embankments are among the most scenic spots and main attractions of Moscow. Plus, they are so romantic.

• Bolshoy Kamenny Bridge –  Great Stone Bridge –  is the main bridge of Moscow . The first stone bridge was constructed here in the 17th century.
• Patriarshy Bridge  is one of the youngest pedestrian bridges, built in 2004. The bridge connects the iconic Christ the Saviour Cathedral with funky Bersenevskaya embankment, extremely popular place among locals for its trendy art galleries, cafes and panoramic views. Patriarshy Bridge used to be a shooting location for ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev's New Year speech to the nation.
• Borodinsky Bridge,  erected in honor of the 100th anniversary of the glorious victory in the Battle of Borodino (which every Russian kid knows about), a fierce legendary battle during the Russo-French war of 1812.
• Bagration Bridge  one of the  pedestrian bridges with most picturesque views of the Moskva River with its numerous upper-level observation platforms. The bridge was erected to celebrate the 850th anniversary of Moscow city in 1997.
• Krymsky Bridge  used to be in Top 5 Europe’s longest bridges some 100 years ago. The bridge got its name after the ancient Krymsky ford which Crimean Tartars used to invade Moscow in the 16 th  century.

Embankments of Moscow

Moscow river boats 37 embankments, the most popular being Kremlevskaya, Sofiyskaya, Pushkinskaya, Vorobyovskaya and Kolomenskaya.

You can get the most spectacular views of the Kremlin from  Kremlevskaya and Sofiyskaya embankments.

• Pushkinkaya embankment  is the most romantic in Moscow. It meanders along Gorky Park and Neskuchnyi garden and is rich for all kinds of entertainment as well as cozy nooks, including Olivkovy beach, the famous Zeleny theater as well as a pier for river cruisers.
• Vorobyevskaya embankment  is part of Sparrow Hills nature reserve. This place opens a beautiful panorama of the river and city from the observation deck and is considered to be the place for taking serious decisions in life.
• Embankment in Kolomenskoye  Museum-Reserve has a special charm due to its peculiar geographical relief. The boat trip around Kolomenskoye would be the most peaceful in your life.
• Taras Shevchenko embankment  is popular among photographers for its modern Moscow City skyscrapers. Highly recommended for your night boat trip.
• Embankments of Moscow are the pride of the capital. A distinctive feature of each of the promenades is its architecture and beautiful views. In addition, almost all the embankments of Moscow have a rich history and a lot of notable buildings.

Different epochs

Taking a walk along the Moskva River by boat, you will witness the architecture of Moscow from different eras and styles. Archaeological studies indicate that already in the XI century there stood a fortified settlement on Borovitsky hill, which is now called the Kremlin. Little fortress could not accommodate all the residents of the rapidly growing city, and the Grand Duke ordered the construction of a new Kremlin, larger than the former.

Boat trip around Kolomenskoe Park

Moscow river boat trip starts from the pier Klenovy (Maple) Boulevard and provides reat views of Nicholas Perervinsky monastery.

Nicholas Perervinsky monastery was founded at the time of the Battle of Kulikov (1380). The monastery, got its name from the surrounding area – “Pererva”, which can be translated like “tear off” and because of the location –  here it abruptly changed its course, turning to Kolomna, standing on the opposite bank.

Nowadays Kolomenskoye is State Art, Historical, Architectural and Natural Landscape Museum-Reserve, which doors are open to everyone who wants to get in touch with the ancient history of Russia.

Take a break from the big city hustle in the shady parks and gardens of the Kolomenskoe Museum-Reserve. Don’t miss a wonderful Church of the Ascension and Tsar Alexey’s Palace in Kolomenskoye!

Monasteries and temples

• Novospassky Monastery
• Founded in the 13th century on the site where now is located the Danilovsky monastery. After a few decades, in 1330, Ivan Kalita moved the monastery onto the Borovitskii hill of the Kremlin. However, in the 15th century, Spassky Monastery again moved, this time to a more spacious place on Krasnoholmskaya waterfront.
• Church of St. Nicholas in Zayaitskom
• Erected in the middle of the XVIII century in baroque style. The building survived after the 1812 fire, but the utensils were destoyed. Parishioners collected donations and restored the temple on their own. In Soviet times, it was closed and re-opened only in 1992.
• Cathedral of Christ the Savior
• The church was originally erected in honor of the victory over Napoleon and was being under construction for long 44 years. Notoriously demolished in 1937 to be a giant swimming pool under open sky. The current building was constructed in 1990s. It is the tallest and one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
• The temple was built in 1679-82, during the reign of Tsar Fedor Alekseevich, in late Muscovite Baroque style and can be characterized as bonfire temple. Each gable is a symbol of a heavenly fire.
• Novodevichy Convent
• The most famous concent and monastery in Moscow, presumably founded in 1524. Novodevichy’s status has always been high among other monasteries, it was in this monastery where the women of the royal blood, the wives of Tsars and local rulers of Moscow were kept in prison as nuns.
• St. Andrew’s church  (male acts as Compound Patriarch of Moscow)
• St. Andrew’s church stands right on the slopes of the Sparrow Hills, on the way down to the Moskva River, on the territory of the Nature Reserve “Sparrow Hills”. The monastery is small in size but is very cozy. It’s situated in a quiet courtyard surrounded by temples, fruit trees and flowers.

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow river cruise.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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