Visit to the Historic Center of the City of Mantua
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Join us and discover Mantua’s historic heart! Explore its charming streets, iconic squares, and rich past, ending with a visit to the stunning Co-Cathedral Basilica of St. Andrew. A journey through time in the city of the Gonzagas!
I welcome you to the "Prison of the Three Lakes", founded by the Etruscans in the 5th century BC. We will travel to discover its history, the family that ruled it for 400 years, its legends, traditions, and anecdotes.
We will start from Piazza Sordello, dedicated to the troubadour Sordello da Goito mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy, where the first settlement dating back to Etruscan times was born, we will continue by immersing ourselves in the streets and squares of the historic center: its administrative center Piazza Broletto with the Palazzo del Podestà and the mysterious and Shakespearean Sottoportico dei Lattonai, Piazza delle Erbe with the Palazzo della Ragione, the Torre dell'Orologio with its astronomical clock and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo until we reach the Co-Cathedral Basilica of S. Andrea, a jubilee church, custodian of the relics of the Precious Blood of Christ
If you want to get to know Mantua and experience it like a true Mantuan, then you have landed on the right page! Take advantage of the experience of a Guidamica born and raised in Mantua, in love with her city!
Meeting point
Piazza Sordello, Mantova
Before you go
- Length
- About 1h
- Languages
- Italian
- Usual start times
- 15:00 (Mantova time)
- Coming up
- 44 departures in 3 months, 5 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 1h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Piazza Sordello, Mantova. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in Italian. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
44 departures are listed in the next three months, 5 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 15:00. Times are local to Mantova.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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