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Mantua (Italian: Mantova [ˈmantova] ( listen); Emilian and Latin: Mantua) is a city and comune in Lombardy, Italy, and capital of the province of the same name.
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1. Mantua City Centre Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Guided walking tour in Mantua with a friendly, English-speaking local guide. Food, art, nature and a welcoming atmosphere; that’s what makes Mantua one of the best cities to visit in Italy. Discover the Gonzaga family's incredible legacy, where Shakespeare’s Romeo was banished, Verdi’s Rigoletto was set and Opera was born. Discover an amazing Unesco World Heritage Site and the reason why the greatest Italian Renaissance writer, Torquato Tasso, wrote “...Mantua is a magnificent town, worth a thousand mile travel to see it...”
Inclusions: Professional guide, private tour
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
2. Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 14,00/ea, Transportation to/from attractions
3. Palazzo Ducale Mantova - Private Guide led Guided Tour
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Gonzaga's Residences tour. Mantua owes its beautiful Renaissance monuments to the Gonzaga Lords, who ruled the Mantuan Duchy for almost four centuries, and during their reign they made the city into a Court of grand splendor. The Gonzaga loved both luxury and power, and they lived in somptuous residences such as the huge Palazzo Ducale, their royal residence and the amazing Palazzo Te, intended as place of leisure and pleasure. The Ducal Palace with the gorgeous “Bridal Chamber” by Mantegna and the Te Palace by Giulio Romano’s genius, are some magnificent residences built by the Gonzagas, and an absolute must-see.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By emsachsjr
The Signora ks unusually bright, well schooled, charming and pleasing. She is an exceptional woman who helped us grasp Mannerism architecture and art, regional history, and the impact of the region on Italian history. We toured Palazzo Te, the Ducale Chambers, and the Spousal Chambers over an afternoon and morning. What a treat, and my wife and I would call on her in Bologna and the other cities she is certified to guide. Truly exceptional. Chery and Trd Sachs
4. Guided Tour of Te Palace of Mantua
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas. Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the “island of Tejeto”, abbreviated as “Te”, where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.
Inclusions: Professional guides, Private tour
Exclusions: Entrance ticket: €12 adults, €9 over 65 yo and groups, €5 students between 12 and 18 yo., Private transportation
Reviewed By sammills2
We were lucky enough to spend a whole day with Tiziana..kind, knowledgable and passionate about art and beautiful Italy. Mantova is a hidden gem...off the beaten track which is a surprise because it has spectacular art work and food. With two teenage boys in tow Tiziana navigated us through hundreds of years of history and art. To be honest the day was the highlight of our trip to Italy...we would not gave enjoyed it anywhere near as much if we had not had Tiziana to contextualize the history and the art. She also is a guide for a number of other cities....Bologna is just one...wish we had had her there too!
5. Mantova Centro Storico - Tour a piedi con Guida Privata
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4.9 based on 14 reviews
Mantua, 'the City on Water of the Gonzagas'. This tour's highlights: Piazza Sordello with Duomo, Bishop’s Palace, Palazzo Ducale with its courtyards and gardens, Piazza Broletto and Piazza Erbe with Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo della Ragione, Clock Tower, Rotonda of S. Lorenzo and Basilica of S. Andrea, Via Orefici with the Canal “Rio”. On request visit to the Academy Theatre (Teatro Bibiena) entrance ticket €. 2,00
Inclusions: Guided Tour Service Only, Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: In Mantua city centre: no tickets are required with exception of the Theatre Bibiena where a ticket costs € 2,00/each., Entrance ticket for the Ducal palace € 12,00/each. People under 18 can enter free., From March to June and from September to October reservations are necessary., Reservation fee costs € 1,50/each., In Palazzo Te: Entrance ticket for the Te Palace costs € 12,00/each. People over 65 it costs € 9,00/each Palazzo Te is at the other side of the city centre you can reach it on foot, by bus or taxi. A taxi ride costs about € 10,00 - 15,00/each, a bus ticket about € 1,50/each
Reviewed By sammills2
We were lucky enough to spend a whole day with Tiziana..kind, knowledgable and passionate about art and beautiful Italy. Mantova is a hidden gem...off the beaten track which is a surprise because it has spectacular art work and food. With two teenage boys in tow Tiziana navigated us through hundreds of years of history and art. To be honest the day was the highlight of our trip to Italy...we would not gave enjoyed it anywhere near as much if we had not had Tiziana to contextualize the history and the art. She also is a guide for a number of other cities....Bologna is just one...wish we had had her there too!
6. Discover Valpolicella by the River in Verona centre
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4.8 based on 26 reviews
Have an individual wine session and dive into the world of Valpolicella & Amarone DOC wines: discover an exclusive garden by the river in the centre of Verona and taste products from a family-run winery with the help of an expert guide!
Inclusions: Guided wine-tasting with the expert from the family-run winery, Light lunch with samples of cheese, chutney, salami, bread, and other local produce, Selection of Valpolicella red dry wines from a family-run vineyard Tenuta Santa Maria Valverde, a Winery Boutique in Marano di Valpolicella., Individual wine tasting ideal for couples
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Reviewed By 919katharinau
This tour really put the cherry on the cake! We spend wonderful 4 days in Verona and did the Wine Tasting at the end of our holiday. It truly was a highlight and Jacopo and Ilaria were great hosts, we met very nice people at the tour and enjoyed authentic wine and food in a stunning atmosphere! We’ll definitely come back!
7. Mantua Ducal Palace Entry Ticket
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3.8 based on 5 reviews
The Ducal Palace of Mantua is a complex of buildings built over a long period – from the beginnings of the 14th all the way to the 17th century. During the latter period, the main ruling family of Mantua, the Gonzaga, experienced their decline. The complex is formed by about 500 rooms and covers a surface of almost 34.000 square meters. To create the palace, the most important artists of the various eras were called by the powerful Gonzaga family with the task to increase the magnificence of their residence. The more significant names are Bartolino da Novara, who projected and directed the construction of San Giorgio Castle, as well as Antonio Pisano, known as Pisanello, who realized a famous cycle of frescoes inspired by the legend of King Arthur, Andrea Mantegna, artist of the famous Camera Picta or "Chamber of the Newlyweds", and Giulio Romano, famous for both his paintings and the scenographic project of the architectural creations.
Inclusions: Entrance fee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Guided tour, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Laura M
The place is huge and very interesting. I wish I could have read all the explanations on all the items, but I would still be there today. If you like science it is a very interesting place to go and you can stay there for hours and hours to try and see everything. It ends up being a little tiring, especially if you have to walk to go to other places. We were unable to see everything because the place closed at 12 or 13 (we thought it would close later) and we were leaving the city after this attraction.
8. Mantua and Ferrari City Day Trip from Verona
Mantua is one of Italy's most beautiful cities, where elements from the Renaissance are present in the architecture and atmosphere. Take this opportunity to visit the city in a convenient way with round-trip transportation from Verona. When you arrive, explore at your leisure, plus discover the history behind one of the world's greatest cars: the Ferrari. You can immerse yourself a world where innovation, technology, and art are intimately connected. This day trip includes transportation only; the driver can provide information but there is no guide, and entrance fees are at your own expense. Select the type of vehicle you require, a Mercedes E class or a Viano or VW, when booking.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water in car, Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Tour guide
Reviewed By Claire B
What a trip! Adam, our driver, was fabulous. Nothing was too much trouble for him. The day went according to plan and we had marvellous visits to both the extensive complex of Villa Adriana and then taken up the hill to Villa d’Este and its magnificent water gardens. Thoroughly recommend this out of Rome trip although pre-trip communication from the local provider could be improved.
9. Mantua St. Georges Castle and Ducal Palace Private Walking Tour
Explore two of Mantua’s highlights on a privately guided tour of St. George’s Castle and the Ducal Palace. Meet your personal guide and tour St George’s, built by the Gonzaga family in 1406. Admire the towers and interiors, including the ‘Bridal Chamber,’ with its frescoes by Andrea Mantegna. Then, visit the Ducal Palace, the Gonzagas’ royal residence, to take in its history and fresco-painted rooms. Please remember that St. George’s Castle admission at your own expense.
Inclusions: Local guide
Exclusions: Entrance tickets to St. George's Castle a Ducal Palace (12 EUR), Food and drinks
Reviewed By MarcoLauraViaggio
Spending the day with Annarita was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge of and passion for this magnificent part of history is unmatched. We were having such a great time connecting with her that our time went by so quickly. We’ll be requesting her for future tours in the area, for sure. We’ll also be returning to the palace now that we have a better understanding of its history. Treat yourself to this very special experience!
10. Mantua private walking tour with a local guide
Join this guided tour of downtown Mantua, a very fascinating and yet little-known town in the Lombardy region enlisted by UNESCO among the Worldâs Heritage. Admire its particular monuments and the typical "piazze" and enjoy its Renaissance atmosphere!
Inclusions: Live local guide
Exclusions: All extras not explicitly mentioned
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