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Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

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Mantua, Italy
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5 to 6 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

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?

What's Included

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Palazzo Te ticket (not mandatory): 15€
  • Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena Ticket (not mandatory): 2€
  • Clock Tower Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza Sordello
40, 46100 Mantova MN, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza Virgiliana
46100 Mantova MN, Italy

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

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Palazzo Te

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€
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Rio

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza delle Erbe

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Torre dell'Orologio

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€
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Rotonda di San Lorenzo

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Scientific Bibiena Theater

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€.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Sordello

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro

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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Ducale di Mantova

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€
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1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Best advices for local restaurant with authentic food
  • Tips for monuments, history and curiosities
  • Digital guide to visit the city by yourself
  • Audio-guide and text in multiple languages (Eng, Esp, Ita, De, Fr)
  • Palazzo Te ticket (not mandatory): 15€
  • Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena Ticket (not mandatory): 2€
  • Clock Tower Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
  • Palazzo Ducale Ticket (not mandatory): 15€

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 104 travelers

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