Tours & Activities in Mantua

Discover the history and secrets of Mantua with a private guide and visit the magnificent Palazzo Ducale.

Discover Lake Garda and Borghetto on an E-bike with this hassle-free rental service. Witness more of the region than you would be able to on foot during an E-bike journey safe for the entire family.

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?

Wonder at Mantua's palace of Mannerist treasures

The Doge's Palace, Basilica di Sant'Andrea, the Te Palace... Tour the city and discover the important role of the Gonzaga's lineage with a Mantua Private Tour.

Spend a day shopping at Mantova Outlet Village, get exclusive discounts on the best-selected brands and enjoy an aperitif or breakfast for two people.

Viaggio alla scoperta della storia della città, dei suoi monumenti più rappresentativi

This car tour is unique, as it is not offered by any tour operator. It lasts 30 km and runs through all the towns of the Sorrento Peninsula. The first stop is Massa Lubrense where we will admire the beautiful Piazza Vescovado. From here we will travel along the most enchanting road on the Peninsula: the golden ribbon, where we will admire Capri from every corner. In spring we can also visit the enchanting fishing village of Marina della Lobra. We will then visit the hilltop villages of S.Maria Annunziata with its tower and Castle and the village of S.Agata dei Due Golfi, so called because from here you can admire the Gulf of Naples and Salerno, famous for its enchanting Positano. We will reach Termini, the last hamlet of Massa Lubrense where the Sirens tried to enchant Ulysses and from here we will admire the islet of "Li Galli". On the way back we will make a stop at the enchanting garden of the "Villa Fondi" in Piano di Sorrento, and then be breathless in front of the landscape of the "Marinella".

An opulent palace with staggeringly beautiful frescoes, paintings and more

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Experience the essence of Italian cuisine and learn how to make homemade fresh pasta in a cooking class.

Explore an authentic jewel of the Italian Renaissance on a comprehensive journey through the town of Mantova. Take in the majestic castles, monuments, and churches of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Guided walking tour in Mantua with a friendly, English-speaking local guide. Food, art, nature and a welcoming atmosphere; that’s what makes Mantua one of the best cities to visit in Italy. Discover the Gonzaga family's incredible legacy, where Shakespeare’s Romeo was banished, Verdi’s Rigoletto was set and Opera was born. Discover an amazing Unesco World Heritage Site and the reason why the greatest Italian Renaissance writer, Torquato Tasso, wrote “...Mantua is a magnificent town, worth a thousand mile travel to see it...”

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Discover Verona walking by night through the historical centre and the most romantic and panoramic view from the city's terrace.

During this private tour the guide will accompany you to discover the splendid city of Mantua, one of the capitals of the Italian Renaissance. The tour will take place through the historic center, between the gardens of the Ducal residence of the Gonzaga lords, the magnificent Palazzo Ducale and the cathedral that overlook the cobblestones of Piazza Sordello, up to the fabulous lake.

Slow down and enjoy horseback riding on a guided tour in the Verona countryside. Ride through beautiful vineyards and taste some local wine paired with cheese and salami.

Your English-speaking driver will pick you up at your hotel in Verona and in about 30 minutes you will arrive to Valpolicella. First stop to Vogadori one of the best winery of the area. The tasting of Valpolicella and Amarone della Valpolicella wines will make you the flavors and aromas of this area, our cellar is the perfect setting: surrounded by vineyards, you will be accompanied to appreciate and discover Valpolicella with its wines. Then from Valpolicella your driver will take you to the discovery of Lake Garda, the largest of the Italian lakes. The intense color of the water, with a strong blue color and transparency which are hard to find, make Garda Lake a unique destination capable of hosting visitors and lovers for relaxing holidays, sport, entertainment and the joy in discover its many sites. Before returning to Verona, your driver will stop in Sirmione where you can taste a good Italian ice cream.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of Mantova, the city where Virgil was born, Shakespeare’s Romeo fled after leaving Verona, Verdi set Rigoletto and the Gonzagas built the Ducal Palace. Explore the fine art at the Ducal Palace, now Italy's largest museum.

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Mantua and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. Le Cesarine is Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Want to discover Mantova and visit its main monuments through the eyes of a local? History, most important monuments, THE FOOD, curiosities & funny anecdotes, on a digital guide created with a local!

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines. This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy’s oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Explore the birthplace of Virgil and the setting for Verdi’s “Rigoletto” on a 2-hour walking tour of Mantua. See historic monuments such as the Casa di Rigoletto and marvel at the medieval palaces and Renaissance buildings of public squares.

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.

Discover the historical center of Mantua. Starting from the courtyards and gardens of the ducal residence of the Gonzaga lords, you'll encounter the cathedral overlooking the cobbled Piazza Sordello.

Mantua, 'the City on Water of the Gonzagas'. This tour's highlights: Piazza Sordello with Duomo, Bishop’s Palace, Palazzo Ducale with its courtyards and gardens, Piazza Broletto and Piazza Erbe with Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo della Ragione, Clock Tower, Rotonda of S. Lorenzo and Basilica of S. Andrea, Via Orefici with the Canal “Rio”. On request visit to the Academy Theatre (Teatro Bibiena) entrance ticket €. 2,00

One sails on Lakes Inferiore and di Mezzo admiring the skyline of the Gonzaga city reflected in the water. It continues into the Vallazza, among flora and fauna protected by the Mincio Natural Park.

Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas. Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the “island of Tejeto”, abbreviated as “Te”, where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.

Discover Verona with a street food tastings tour in local shops and restaurants. See the Piazza Erbe, Lamberti Tower, and other highlights while tasting local salami, cheese, red wine, and more.

Discover Mantua, Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008 and 2016 Italian capital of culture. Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Mantua city centre and the Ducal Palace, one of Italy's greatest treasures, with a professional private local guide. Mantua surprises its visitors by her exceptional character: Small but spectacular, from every corner the city of Mantua offers an encounter with history and beauty. Visit Mantua, where artistic wonders, great food and sheer beauty conspire to make life sweeter.