Why choose this Mantua tour ?
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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What makes Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace a unique experience ?
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.
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.
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
This 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
Bordered 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 Laurence
Planned 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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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.
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- Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace
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Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace Inclusions:
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- Private tour
- Professional guide
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- Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
- Transportation to/from attractions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Alliet’ARTI Tours – Manuela Roversi.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 5 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• 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
