Milan · EVENING EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 evening experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before booking.
45-minute sunset boat cruise around Sirmione with Prosecco, views of Grotte di Catullo and Scaligero Castle, plus local wine.
“Brilliant guide , funny and informative- gave the 3 kids on board a chance to put on the captains hat and pretend to sail the boat :) just great , and good value for money . Definitely worth doing .”
A guided Milan aperitivo at sunset through the Navigli canals, with spritz, wine, tagliere, Milanese risotto, and gelato.
“This was a fantastic tour. Our small group was mult-nationa and had a blast. All of our stops were great but most of all , Alexia was wonderful. She was not only very informative, but great to talk to.”
A 75-minute Lake Garda sunset cruise from Desenzano to see Sirmione from the water, with a welcome Prosecco toast onboard.
“The boat trip was excellent. The boat was clean and spacious. It was very relaxing, and the music playlist chosen complimented the vibe well. The sunset was beautiful. The staff on the boat were so friendly. Went above and beyond to help us rearrange when our flight was cancelled. Highly recommend this tour and company.”
Milan by Night 2-hour walking tour from Sforza Castle to La Scala and Duomo Square, with photo stops and noble-family stories.
“Our tour was great. Our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Milan and her connection to the city. We took the tour on our last evening in the city and had already been exploring and learning, but we still walked away with lots of new information. She hit spots we hadn’t been to but that tell the story of Milan. Christina was a delight and made it fun for our small-ish group.”
Sunset aperitivo in Milan’s Navigli with a local guide. Eat street food at 5 stops, sip cocktails and wine, and finish with gelato.
“It was only 3 of us and our guide Giulia. It felt like a friend showing us around the place. We really Enjoyed learning more about the city.”
45-minute sunset cruise in Sirmione from the water with Prosecco, music, Villa Maria Callas, thermal views, Roman ruins, and a speed finale.
“Excellent experience. Fantastic ride led by Jonathan. Highly recommended for those who love riding waters”
Sunset cruise on Milan’s Navigli canals from Alzaia Naviglio Grande, with optional aperitivo and snacks on a short 50-minute ride.
“Boat ride was fine, no one to commentate so got no information on anything. Too many unsupervised children running about climbing on everything and obstructing any chance to take photos.”
A 1-hour Lake Como sunset cruise from Bellagio with a small group, complimentary Prosecco, and a 7-language audio guide.
“Very hospitable Captain. We made stops near the villas and the captain, who is also the Guide, spoke in detail about the history of these Property. Thank you for your professional approach to the business.”
Stresa sunset cruise on Lake Maggiore, glide past Isola Madre and Isola dei Pescatori, see Isola Bella from the water (from $23).
A 75-minute Milan night bus loop taking in Sforza Castle, Navigli canals, and the Duomo, with a multilingual audio guide for $22.
“It was billed as 75 mins of night tour. it was 59 mins. The earphones worked in one ear. The plug in didnt follow the instructions (said English was number 2 and it was 8, but you could hear another language in the background.) The music in the in-between was very loud. The drive didnt allow even for a few seconds slow down to get pictures of the sites. it also had to be the same tour track and during day with the Hop on Hop off and was not in anyway cued for a night tour. All visotrs sat upstaurs and both staff stayed downstairs.Very let down.”
Riomaggiore sunset cruise on a new gozzo with wine and focaccia, all five Cinque Terre villages, plus a sunset swim stop.
“Charming captain and interaction with other guests. Beautiful way to see the Cinque Terre.”
A 2-hour shared Cinque Terre sunset cruise from Riomaggiore with wine, focaccia, and a swim stop near Vernazza for front-row views.
“From meeting up and getting on the boat was a pleasant experience. The skipper chatted a lot and made great contact with all.. he explained the area and supplied ample wine and snacks!! Wonderful swim!”
Sunset aperitivo cruise on Lake Como with Prosecco toasts, snacks, and iconic villas in golden light, plus photo stops.
“We loved our time on the lake with Alessandro. He was polite, fun and so knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.”
Walk Milan’s center at night from La Scala to Duomo, Sforza Castle, and Sempione Park on a 2-hour small group tour.
Shared sunset boat tour from Varenna to Bellagio on Lake Como, with a Prosecco apéritif and narrated villa sights in multiple languages.
“Very nice guide, Alesandro, with a small group. Actually met someone who knew a friend from my home town of Verona, NJ! Crazy! No apertivi, but memorable.”
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