Palazzo Ducale Mantova - by Local Guide Tiziana Portioli

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About this activity

Gonzaga's Residences tour. Mantua owes its beautiful Renaissance monuments to the Gonzaga Lords, who ruled the Mantuan Duchy for almost four centuries, and during their reign they made the city into a Court of grand splendor. The Gonzaga loved both luxury and power, and they lived in somptuous residences such as the huge Palazzo Ducale, their royal residence and the amazing Palazzo Te, intended as place of leisure and pleasure. The Ducal Palace with the gorgeous “Bridal Chamber” by Mantegna and the Te Palace by Giulio Romano’s genius, are some magnificent residences built by the Gonzagas, and an absolute must-see.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Italian, French
Operated by: Tiziana Portioli

What is included

Included

Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Transportation to/from attractions
Not included: Entrance fees: Basic Palazzo Ducale (Corte Vecchia+Corte Nuova)
Not included: Entrance fees: Palazzo Ducale All inclusive Ticket (comprende Camera degli Sposi, Corte Vecchia, Corte Nuova e Museo Archeologico)

Itinerary

Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

one hour Admission not included

The Ducal Palace was the official and most significant residence of the Gonzaga Lords during their long rule. The guided tour of the present National Museum of Palazzo Ducale offers the visit of magnificent rooms, complex structures connected by corridors and galleries, squares, courtyards and several gardens. With more than 500 rooms it’s among the most extensive aristocratic palaces in Europe. It houses masterpieces of the 15th and 16th centuries such as Mantegna’s Bridal Chamber in the Castel of San Giorgio, the Hall of King Arthur’s Knights by Pisanello, the Isabella d’Este Apartment with its precious cabinetry works in the Old Court, Raphael’s complete cycle of woven Flemish tapestries, the Hall of Rivers close to a rare hanging garden, and the amazing Hall of Mirrors.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting Point at Palazzo Ducale Ticket Office (Arcades)

End point

Meeting Point at Palazzo Ducale Ticket Office (Arcades)

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Tickets for Palazzo Ducale: https://bit.ly/tickets-ducale-mn

Options

Basic Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Basic Tour: Includes Corte Nuova and Corte Vecchia
Complete Tour

Con Camera degli Sposi: Includes two itineraries:

1. Corte Nuova and Corte Vecchia

2. Additional visit to Camera degli Sposi (requires reservation)

Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes