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

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About the Activity

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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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Private tour

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Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.

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Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

Piazza Sordello 40, Mantua, Italy, 46100Declared 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. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Castello San Giorgio (Mantua)

Piazza Sordello 40, Mantua, Italy, 46100The 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.30 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Piazza Sordello

Piazza Sordello, Mantua, Italy, 46100Piazza 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 20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza Broletto

Piazza Broletto, Mantua, Italy, 46100This was the medieval political square where the communal palaces were build like the old town hall and the Massaro's seat. Under the big arch it is possible to see the 4 iron rings used for torturing 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Piazza delle Erbe

Piazza delle Erbe, Mantua, Italy, 46100Bordered by the rear facade of the medieval town hall to the north and the Palazzo di Giustizia (courthouse) to the east, this square, named after the medieval fruit and vegetable market, is also dominated by a 15 century astrolabe and the romanesque church of Saint Laurence10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

Piazza Andrea Mantegna, Mantua, Italy, 46100Planned by Leon Battista Alberti It is one of the major works of 15th-century Renaissance architecture in Northern Italy. The façade made up of clasical architectural features conceals a single nave with barrel vaulting and walls painted in trompe-I'oeil. The first chapel on the left contains the tomb of Andrea Mantegna. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Address: at Rigoletto's House (Casa di Rigoletto) entranceView Location

End point

Tour ends in Piazza delle Erbe close to Saint Andrew's BasilicaView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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.

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

German
English
Italian
Spanish

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's 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

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Rome time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Alliet’ARTI Tours - Manuela RoversiCreated on 05 Jan 2016Created on 25 Aug 2024

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