The San Siro Skywalk: walking the red roof at 55 metres
What the Skywalk is like
The red steel girders that frame San Siro’s roof are the stadium’s signature, and the Skywalk lets you walk out along them. From the elevated walkway you look straight down into the bowl — a view normally reserved for the floodlights — and out across the rooftops of western Milan. On a clear day the Alps line the horizon. It is a head-for-heights experience: an open, elevated structure rather than an enclosed deck, so it is best in good weather.
What works
- A unique, vertigo-inducing view down into the bowl
- Walks the stadium’s famous red structure up close
- Pairs naturally with the museum-and-stadium tour
- Great for photos over Milan toward the Alps
Worth knowing
- Costs extra and is not part of every ticket
- Weather-dependent — can close at short notice
- Not ideal if you dislike heights
- Closed on matchdays, like the rest of the tour
The Skywalk is not bundled with every ticket, and availability is limited and weather-bound. If it is the reason you are visiting, check the ticket options for a date that includes it, and have a backup plan if the forecast turns.
Is the Skywalk worth it?
If you love stadiums, heights and a great photo, the Skywalk is the most memorable thing you can do at San Siro short of a match. If you are visiting mainly for the history, the standard stadium tour and museum already deliver the core experience, and you can skip the climb.
Book a San Siro ticket with the Skywalk option
The simplest way to get inside is a stadium & museum ticket on GetYourGuide — pick a non-match day and time, and turn up. Most have free cancellation if your plans change.
Next: see the full stadium tour route, or make sure your date is clear of a fixture before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What is the San Siro Skywalk?
A panoramic walkway on the stadium’s red roof structure, about 55 metres above the pitch, with views down into the bowl and out over Milan toward the Alps. It is an add-on to the stadium visit.
How high is the San Siro Skywalk?
Around 55 metres above the playing field, out on the stadium’s iconic red girders.
Is the Skywalk included in the San Siro tour?
Not always. It is usually a separate add-on with limited, weather-dependent availability, so check that your chosen ticket includes the Skywalk before booking.
Does the Skywalk run on match days?
No. Like the museum and stadium tour, the Skywalk does not operate on home matchdays for AC Milan or Inter.