Ducale Palace (Palazzo Ducale Mantova) Tours and Activities

The UNESCO–listed city of Mantua boasts an architectural and artistic legacy dating from the medieval era through the days of the Renaissance. On this tour, follow your guide on walk through the city and explore centuries of rich history and culture. Take in top attractions like the beautiful Sant'Andrea Basilica and visit the Ducal Palace (own expense)—home to some of Italy’s most impressive frescoes.

Learn the legends and stories behind one of Italy’s most opulent Renaissance palaces—once home to the Gonzaga Lords— during this private walking tour. Choose between two guided visits for added flexibility: the National Museum of Palazzo Ducal, a masterpiece art collection housed over 500 ornate aristocratic chambers, or the Palazzo Te, a summer villa filled with sensual and illusionist frescoes. Or combine both for the ultimate in-depth experience.

Purchase your tickets in advance for the Mantua Ducal Palace, which saves valuable vacation time waiting in line. With ticket in hand, you can breeze past the line to buy entry and get to exploring. Move at your own pace and learn about the complex of buildings, featuring 500 rooms, built from the 14th to the 17th centuries.

Explore two of Mantua’s star attractions 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. St. George’s Castle admission at your own expense.

Get an insider’s look into Mantua, a UNESCO-listed town in the Lombardy region, with this private walking tour. Learn about the town’s history as you stroll across squares and see local monuments. Visit top landmarks including St. George’s Castle, the town’s Duomo, and Palazzo Ducale. The itinerary of this private tour can be customized according to your personal interests.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Mantova. From piazza Marconi to piazza Mantegna that, together with the adjacent piazza Erbe, forms the city centre where stands the Saint Andrew’s Basilica, celebrated work of the Renaissance art. We get to the picturesque piazza Erbe with its medieval buildings; the Reason’s Palace and Saint Laurence’s Rotunda being the most outstanding ones. We arrive in piazza Sordello to admire the Ducal Palace or Gonzaga Royal Palace and moreover the Cathedral and Bonacolsi Palace, and then we continue towards the lakes. Our back course gets onto piazza Castello and provides even more surprises before heading back, along comfortable and safe paths, to the arrival at the Tea Palace. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

You will discover the Unesco city of Mantua from the gardens of the ducal residence of the Gonzaga lords, the magnificent Palazzo Ducale and the cathedral overlooking the cobblestones Visit the fantastic historic center. The tour lasts about 2.30 min more included in the price you will have the ticlet to visit the palace independently.

Being in Mantua means to be in a world apart. This city, UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, was designed by the famous noble family of Gonzaga together with some of the greatest artists at that time. In fact, history and culture play a very important role in everyday life in Mantua. Take part in this 2-hour walking tour and explore the historical centre of the city. Your tour starts from the courtyards of Palazzo Ducale and you will pass through St. Giorgio Castle as well as Casa del Rigoletto. Then, you will stroll throughout the ancient and small streets and admire the most important and symbolic places of this city, such as Piazza Erbe with its Clock Tower. The walking tour will end in front of Basilica of Sant’Andrea made by Leon Battista Alberti. Join this tour and you will find out not only the most important places but also unknown spots full of intrigues and secrets.

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 )