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

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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.

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Sordello
46100 Mantova MN, Italy

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Piazza Erbe
46100 Mantova MN, Italy

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

What To Expect

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.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes • 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
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Broletto

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza delle Erbe

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
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private tour.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance ticket for Ducal Palace + castle € 15,00/ea.
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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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