Milan: Skip the line Castle and Renaissance Private Tour
ID: GYG53313-73544
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Enjoy Milan on an off-the-beaten-track walking tour as your local guide tells you about the Italian Renaissance, one of the most unique periods in art history. Admire stunning works of art and the magnificent architecture of the period.
Your 3-hour walking tour will begin with your guide showing you the mighty Sforza Castle and telling you about its fascinating history. Learn how the great duke Francesco Sforza, the first patron of the Milanese Renaissance, transformed the castle into his residence. Learn how his son, Ludovico Sforza, wanted the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and the talent of Donato Bramante surrounding himself at the court in Milan.
Admire the building where Cecilia Gallerani, the beautiful lover of Ludovico, used to live. The site is now one of the most important drama theaters in Europe.
Walking through the amazing Duomo square (the late gothic Cathedral), reach Cà Granda, the first great public hospital in Europe, where your guide will take you an informative journey through Filarete's architecture.
You will be amazed by the colors of frescoes in the Counter-Reformation Church of St. Anthony and mesmerized by the feeling of peace emanated by the cloister.
Discover just how much art and beauty lies hidden in the city, much of it in alleyways that are difficult to find on your own. Finish off the tour with a pleasant stroll in Guastalla Garden to appreciate green areas in the city, then close back nearby Duomo.
Highlights
- Take a stroll through the city center and discover art and beauty in hidden corners
- Marvel at the vibrant colors of paintings and frescoes dating back the 15th and 16th centuries
- Admire Cà Granda and the architectural style of Filarete
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• During the tour you will enter a church, so you must have your shoulders and legs covered. Please also keep your phone on silent during the visit.
• Please note: the tour is not available on Mondays
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are over 16 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or proof of medical complications preventing vaccination. Participants between 12 and 15 years old must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 24 hours before the activity starts
At the Castle, facing the main entrance tower, at the right corner. Address: Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Castello, 20121 Milano MI, Italia.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
