Milan Witches & Legends Small-Group Walking Tour - San Bernardino alle Ossa & Piazza della Vetra

Walk Milan's Dark Side
and Hear Tales of Witches and Ghosts

This is a walking tour of about 2 hours with a live English-speaking guide through Milan's dark alleys, hearing stories of the witches, ghosts and demons said to have shaped the city's history. Follow the hidden stories of Milan where reality and legend blur.

The tour is held in a small group of up to 8 people. The start time is shown when you select an available date.

Start at a Church Covered in Human Bones

The tour starts at the Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa, famous for its ossuary with walls covered entirely in human bones. Your guide waits at Piazza Santo Stefano holding a company logo.

Pass Haunted Buildings and Piazza della Vetra

From the church, walk past buildings said to be haunted and sites linked to the sabbaths of ancient witches, then head to Piazza della Vetra and the famous "Bridge of Death". Hear about the ghosts said to appear in Milan at night and eerie tales linked to unsolved cases from hundreds of years ago.

Meet Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Legend of Carlina

The legends of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Palazzo Carmagnola are tied to a tragic love story from centuries ago, which inspired famous artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Lord Byron.

You will also hear the legend of Carlina, a young woman who tragically died while on her honeymoon in Milan. According to the legend, she keeps appearing in black in photos of couples getting married at the Duomo, not to frighten them but to bring them good luck.

※ The ossuary is open from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and closed on Sundays. For evening tours, you can visit before the tour or the next day. No ticket is needed and there is no queue.
※ Part of the route goes through dark areas.