Mantova Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Mantova, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Mantova, Lombardia, Italy
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palazzo Ducale di Mantova, Piazza Sordello 40, 46100, Mantua Italy
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.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Castello San Giorgio (Mantua), Piazza Sordello 40, 46100, Mantua Italy
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza delle Erbe, 46100, Mantua Italy
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basilica di Sant’Andrea di Mantova, Piazza Andrea Mantegna, 46100, Mantua Italy
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
