Milan: Monumental Cemetery Group Walking Tour
ID: GYG406755-738796
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Follow you guide on a walking tour of the Monumental Cemetery in Milan. See rich sculptures, works of art, and mausoleums dedicated to the most illustrious personalities from the city.
Discover the macabre side of Milan with this Monumental Cemetery group walking tour. Find the resting places of historical figures who have made the city of Milan great economically and artistically.
Visit the cemetery that houses the remains of Alessandro Manzoni, Franca Rame, Enzo Iannacci, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, Arturo Toscanini, and Alda Merini. Listen to your guide tell you how the art, economic, social and religious history of the city is blended here.
Walk through the Famedio, which was initially conceived as a church, but transformed into a place to store the tombs of the rich and famous of Milanese. Find out how this place is not just a cemetery, but an open-air museum.
Highlights
- Hear stories about those entombed in Monumental Cemetery
- See where the rich and famous are laid to rest in Famedio
- Marvel at the artistic tombs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During the tour, it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Tour groups are from 25-30 people
The meeting point is in front of the main gate at Monumental Cemetery. The tour guide will have a sign with a "Neiade Tour & Events" logo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
