Mantua: 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Historic Center

Highlights

• UNESCO World Heritage
• Palazzo Ducale
• Small group

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

   25min

   Tour starts from Palazzo Ducale, also known as the Gonzaga palace. It is one of the main historic buildings of the city. Our guide will explain in depth all history of this amazing place.

2. 2

   Castello San Giorgio (Mantua)

   20min

   One of the most important places in Mantua. The Castle of San Giorgio was built in 1395 by the Gonzaga family - as soon as they took possession of the city - with the aim of both defensive and show their economic and political power.

3. 3

   Piazza delle Erbe

   45min

   An ancient place for the sale of fruit and vegetables (the “herbs”, in fact) and for commercial activities, Piazza delle Erbe in Mantua has always been one of the oldest and most popular squares. Nowadays it host the most important and historical places such as the Clock Tower.

4. 4

   Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

   30min

   the Basilica of Sant'Andrea is the largest church in Mantua. Made by the famous architect Leon Battista Alberti, it is the symbol of Renaissance architecturein the city. It was completed many years after the architect's death, in ways that did not always conform to the original projects. It has the dignity of a minor basilica.

Before you go

Location