2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Mantua's Churches and Piazzas

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit Mantua's famous squares, including Piazza Sordello and Piazza Erbe
• 02 Walk past the huge Ducal Palace with its 500 rooms and 13 gardens
• 03 See Sant'Andrea Church and hear the fascinating history behind it
• 04 Discover local specialities while strolling through Mantua's streets
• 05 Enjoy unexpected, beautiful views beneath the porticoes of the old fish market

Sign up for this walking tour of Mantua and experience its rich history and art first-hand as you visit Piazza Sordello, Piazza Erbe, and other hidden gems of this stunning town. Renowned for the Rigoletto opera story and as one of the settings of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, Mantua reveals its character through elegant squares, Renaissance landmarks, and fascinating local stories shared along the way.

We will walk in front of the huge Ducal Palace, with its 500 rooms and 13 gardens, and admire the moat of Castel San Giorgio.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mantua

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Explore Mantua's Renaissance Palaces, Churches, and Piazzas

• During this experience, we will visit three of the most famous squares: Piazza Sordello, Piazza Erbe, and Piazza Leon Battista Alberti.
• We will walk in front of the huge Ducal Palace, with its 500 rooms and 13 gardens, and admire the moat of Castel San Giorgio.
• Then, we will stop by the house of a well-known opera character and see Sant'Andrea Church as I tell you about its fascinating history. Your guide will keep you engaged with anecdotes about the town's history and ruling family, making the tour even more vivid.
• While strolling through the streets of Mantua, we will get a chance to see some typical products unique to our town, including delicious food specialities.
• The tour will end with unexpected, beautiful views under the porticoes of an old fish market.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Mantua tour guide

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Palazzo del Te entrance fee

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Casa del Rigoletto

Tour start

46100 Mantua, Province of Mantua, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.