The Gonzaga Family painted by Mantegna in Mantua

Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

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180 minutes
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Discover Mantua, Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008 and 2016 Italian capital of culture. Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Mantua city centre and the Ducal Palace, one of Italy's greatest treasures, with a professional private local guide. Mantua surprises its visitors by her exceptional character: Small but spectacular, from every corner the city of Mantua offers an encounter with history and beauty. Visit Mantua, where artistic wonders, great food and sheer beauty conspire to make life sweeter.

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Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

FromCAD $179.56Per Group

What's included in Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

Declared World Heritage site by UNESCO, Mantua is home to Palazzo Ducale (Ducal Palace) built by the Gonzagas who became one of Italy's leading Renaissance families. Symbol of Mantua, this 35,000-sq-metre palace is made of buildings, galleries, inner courts, gardens and a castle. Even if it is famous for Mantegna's frescos in the Camera degli Sposi (Bridal chamber), it also boasts many other architectural and painted elements.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Castello San Giorgio (Mantua)

The castle’s greatest treasures are tucked away inside, like the Camera Picta (The bridal chamber). This room was turned into a work of art realized by Andrea Mantegna, one of the most important Reinassence painter. The stunning frescoes give visitors the impression of being in an open portico overlooking the beautiful countryside.

Admission Ticket Included

Piazza Sordello

Piazza Sordello is a large square surronded by some of the most important historic buildings of the city like the Ducal Palace, the cathedral and the Bishop's seat

Inclusions

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Ducal palace ticket price is not included in the tour price. Due to quota entry ticket booking is higly recommended. In high tourist season you really risk not to enter the castle. When you book the tour pls send an email to the guide, she will provide you all infos about the ticket booking.

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting Points

  • Address: at Rigoletto's House (Casa di Rigoletto) entrance

End Points

  • Tour ends in Piazza delle Erbe close to Saint Andrew's Basilica

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

• A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements

Operator

Alliet’ARTI Tours - Manuela Roversi