Mantua Private Tour
Mantua Private Tour
When booking, you can choose between 3 different tours. They all start from a central location, Piazza Sordello.
Mantua Tour (2 hours)
If you choose this option, we'll go on a two-hour tour of Mantua's historic centre. Our first stop will be the Doge's Palace courtyards and gardens to discover the Gonzaga family's legacy.
Then, we'll walk through the old town, crossing medieval squares such as Piazza Broletto, where the Palazzo del Podestà and the Arengario arch are located. The route will take us to the Basilica di Sant'Andrea, designed by the same architect who conceived the façade of the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella in Florence: the celebrated Aberti. The tour will end at the Piazza delle Erbe.
Timetable: Monday to Friday at 10 am and 3 pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am.
Mantua Tour + Doge's Palace (3 hours)
On this tour, we'll visit the interior of the Doge's Palace and not just its gardens. Did you know that it has often been described as a palace-city because of the large number of buildings it houses? It holds over 35,000 square metres of surface area!
One of the structures that will call your attention the most in the Doge's Palace is the San Giorgio Castle, where a real Renaissance jewel is hidden, the Chamber of the Spouses or Camera degli Sposi. We'll reveal all the details surrounding the colourful 15th century frescoes.
Once we have finished this visit, we'll spend two hours walking through the main streets of Mantua ending the tour in Piazza delle Erbe.
Timetable: Monday to Friday at 9.30 am and 2.30 pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 am.
Mantua Tour + Doge's Palace and Te Palace (5 hours)
This is the most comprehensive option. After visiting the Doge's Palace and enjoying the walking tour around Mantua, we'll stop at another tourist attraction, the Te Palace. Did you know that its origin dates back to 1524?
Constructed as a recreational location and following the model of the ancient Roman villas, the Te Palace was designed by one of the most outstanding students of the famous Raphael: Giulio Romano. We'll visit its different rooms discovering hundred year old frescos. The Hall of the Horse, the Chamber of Love and Psyche, the Hall of the Giants... The tour will end outside Te Palace.
Timetable: Monday to Friday at 9:30 am.
Museum closures
Please note that the Tea Palace closes on Tuesdays, and the Doge's Palace will closes on Mondays.
Advantages of a private tour
When you book a private tour you'll have a guide exclusively for you. Also, if you're a large group, you'll save money!
Price
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Duration
2 hours - 5 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
Not included
Admission to the Doge's Palace: € 16 (US$ 17.20) for adults and free for children under 18
Admission to the Tea Palace: € 15 (US$ 16.20) for adults, € 11 (US$ 11.90) for seniors over 65 years, € 7 (US$ 7.50) for young people aged 12 to 18 and free for children under 12
When to book?
You can book up to 2 days before (Mantua local time) if there are still places available. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Manuela Roversi
Corporate name: Manuela Roversi
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Piazza Sordello, 23.