Milan's Navigli Canal Cruise with Aperitivo

Milan Navigli Cocktail Cruise Full Description

Your 1-hour adventure includes:

• Boarding a modern electric boat for a scenic cruise

• Finger food and expertly mixed drinks served on board

• Views of historic bridges, canal houses, and the lively Darsena

• Informative audio guide highlighting history, art, and local life

• Small-group experience

Navigli Aperitivo Wonders

Meet your host at Alzaia Naviglio Grande, 4, and step onto your sleek electric boat. Glide along the iconic Navigli canals, sipping cocktails and nibbling on local finger food as you pass charming canal-side buildings, bridges, and historic neighborhoods. Snap photos of the scenic waterways and soak in a side of Milan few get to see.

History, Cheeses, and Canal Legends

Float past the “case di Ringhiera,” traditional working-class houses, and the famous Vicolo dei Lavandai, where linen was washed for wealthy Milanese families. Pass by the historic Canottieri Milano Olona rowing club, and float down an alley of cheesemakers where Mascarpone is said to have been invented. Your audio guide shares fun facts and stories about these historic sites and the canals’ past as a hub for trade and local life.

Darsena Vibes & Leonardo’s Legacy

Cross the Scodellino Bridge to the lively Darsena area, filled with buzzing bars, restaurants, and nightlife. Continue toward the Trophy Bridge and the Conchetta, designed by Leonardo da Vinci, with its 14 navigation basins still operational after five centuries. Wrap up your cruise floating past Milan’s historic and modern highlights, enjoying drinks, snacks, and views that make the city’s waterways unforgettable.