Milan Navigli District Guided Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the Navigli neighbourhood in Milan with a tour guide on this tour. You'll spend about 3 hours walking along its canals and bridges while learning about the history of the area. You'll even see the dams designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and the frescoes of the Portinari Chapel. You will be part of a small group of about 15 people and you will be able to hear perfectly as you will be given a radio system.
- Join this guided tourthat will show you the Navigli neighbourhood in Milan.
- Listen perfectly to the tour guide thanks to a personal radio system.
- Learn all kinds of secrets and curiosities about the most important monuments of the area.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the Navigli district in Milan
- Tourist guide
- Radio system
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Step by Step
Don't miss this guided tour of the Navigli neighbourhood in Milan, where you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most charming and vibrant areas of the city. Accompanied by a tour guide, you will be part of a small group of about 15 people. Moreover, you will be able to hear the guide perfectly even if he or she is a bit far away, as you will be given a radio system.
You will start your tour at Piazza XXIV Maggio, where you can admire the statue of Leonardo da Vinci and learn about his connection to Milan. As you enter the Navigli neighbourhood, you will discover its famous canals, which used to be an important transportation route in ancient times.
Today, the canals are surrounded by charming old buildings, restaurants, bars and designer shops. During the tour, your guide will tell you about the history and culture of the area, as well as interesting facts and anecdotes.
You will also visit the Church of San Cristoforo sul Naviglio, a 12th century Romanesque church with impressive architecture, and the Portinari Chapel where its incredible frescoes await you. As you continue into the Navigli neighbourhood, you can enjoy the lively and bohemian atmosphere. You will discover antique shops, art galleries and local artists' studios.