Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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About this activity

If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Mantova, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Mantova! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

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At a glance

Duration: 5–6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 104 people
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Walking Cap

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
Included: Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
Included: Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
Included: Digital guide to visit the city by yourself

Not included

Not included: Palazzo Te ticket (not mandatory): 15€
Not included: Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena Ticket (not mandatory): 2€
Not included: Clock Tower Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
Not included: Palazzo Ducale Ticket (not mandatory): 15€

Itinerary

Palazzo Te

1 h 30 min Admission not included

Palazzo Te is a historic residence located in Mantua and its considered one of the masterpieces of Italian Mannerism. Known for its extraordinary architecture and historical-artistic importance. It was commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga.

Ticket cost: 15€
Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Rio

15 min

The Loggia delle Pescherie in Mantua is a historic building located along the Rio, near the Piazza delle Erbe. These “Pescherie” were connected to the “Beccherie” or the area where animals were slaughtered.
Piazza delle Erbe

10 min

Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most striking and historically significant squares in Mantua, located in the heart of the city’s historic center. The square is surrounded by historic buildings with arcades and loggias, creating a unique and characteristic atmosphere.
Torre dell'Orologio

25 min Admission not included

The clock tower is named after the clock made by Bartolomeo Manfredi, who was known for his astrological clock showing the phases of the moon, zodiac signs as well as marking the rising and setting of the sun and indicating the influence of the stars at different times of the day.

Ticket cost: 3€
Rotonda di San Lorenzo

20 min

The Rotonda di San Lorenzo it is a significant example of Lombard Romanesque architecture. The rotunda built around the Holy Sepulcher, thus ideally connected to the relic of the Blood of Christ.
Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

20 min

he Basilica of St. Andrew is surely one of the most important churches for Catholic belief, for it is here that one of the most important relics of Christianity is found, the blood of Jesus Christ (Precious Blood) collected at the foot of the Cross by St. Longinus and preserved in the so-called ‘Sacred Vases.
Stop 7

25 min Admission not included

The Bibiena Scientific Theater, also known as the Teatro Accademico, is one of Mantua’s architectural and cultural jewels. Built in the 18th century, it is famous for its extraordinary beauty and perfect acoustics, and is considered one of the most fascinating theaters in Italy.

Ticket cost: 2€.
Piazza Sordello

10 min

Here we are in the biggest and most important square in Mantua! Over the centuries, Piazza Sordello has been the center of Mantua’s political, religious and social life. Major public ceremonies, festivals, and markets were held here.
Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro

20 min

Also known as St. Peter’s Cathedral, it is one of the city’s most significant and impressive monuments. The origins of Mantua Cathedral date back to the early Christian era, with the first structures built around the 5th century.
Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

1 h 30 min Admission not included

The building that most represents the power of the Gonzaga family that lived and ruled the city from 1328 to 1707. It is one of the largest court palaces in Europe with over 500 (!!) rooms covering about 34000 square meters.

It includes the "San Giorgio Castle", "Corte Nuova" and "Corte Vecchia".

Ticket cost: 15€

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our tour begins at one of the most important palaces in the city! There is an entrance fee (ticket not included) but it is really worth it!

End point

We will finish our tour into this beautiful park where you can relax after your walking tour!

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
You'll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones