What to do and see in Mantua, Lombardy: The Best Cultural Tours

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

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

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

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

Journey to discover the "Villa degli Ozi", wanted by Federico II as a place of relaxation, quiet, fun and ... much more!

Inclusions: Private Tour, Professional Guide

Exclusions: Private transportation, Palazzo Te's Booking

From the Middle, Lower and Upper Lakes that the Mincio River creates near Mantua, just follow the call of the Domes of the Doge's Palace to enter the city: a world out of time. It was designed by the Gonzaga family, together with the greatest artists of the time. Palazzo Te, just outside the door, is the leisure villa designed by the great architect Giulio Romano. Unmissable the complex of Palazzo Ducale with marvellous frescoes which celebrated the dinasty of Ludovico II. Spend about 3 hours with your private guide wandering through the best corners of the city! A stop for lunch is included during the day. ( at your own expense )

Inclusions: Admission tickets to Palazzo Ducale, English speaking guide ( 3 hours in Mantua ), Transportation at disposal by deluxe vehicle and English speaking driver from/to Milan

Exclusions: Admission entrance not listed, Lunch, Gratuities