Milan: Last Supper and Sforza Castle Guided Tour
ID: GYG446084-802298
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a guided tour in Milan to discover Leonardo da Vinci's mural masterpiece, The Last Supper, and the ancient Sforza Castle.
Enjoy skip-the-line entry and immerse yourself in history with this guided English tour of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Meet your licensed local art historian guide outside the UNESCO-listed Church and step into the ancient refectory where the masterpiece was painted between 1494 and 1498.
Travel back in time as your guide reveals the story behind the creation of this extraordinary mural. Admire the expressive gestures of Christ and the twelve apostles up close, while learning about the innovative perspective and modern techniques Leonardo employed—revolutionary for their time.
After the visit, continue your journey through Milan’s Renaissance past with a walk to the majestic Sforza Castle. Built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza on the ruins of a former Visconti fortress, the castle served as a ducal residence and a powerful symbol of the Sforza dynasty. Over the centuries, it evolved into a military citadel and was repeatedly renovated, playing a key role throughout Milan’s history.
Highlights
- Uncover the mystique behind the Last Supper, a painting by Leonardo da Vinci
- Breeze past the long lines at the Last Supper Museum with skip-the-line tickets
- Learn through the professional explanation of a passionate local guide
- Admire Sforza Castle, Milan's Renaissance fortress of power, art, and history
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Tour only in English.
- All visitors are allowed only 15 minutes inside the room where the Last Supper is.
- Kids up to 2 years old do not need a Last Supper ticket. In any case, they must be taken to the Museum in a stroller or be in an adult's arms.
- IMPORTANT: It is mandatory to enter the names of each traveler, otherwise entry to the Last Supper Museum will be denied.
- IMPORTANT: Modifications to the scheduled visit time are strictly prohibited by the Last Supper authorities.
- Be at the meeting place 5 minutes before the activity starts. Please be on time! in case of delay entrance cannot be granted
- Food, drinks, liquid in general, bulky backpacks or bags are not allowed inside the museum. No storage service is provided for visitors.
Meet your guide outside the museum (please look at picture here above). The local guide will show an orange Get You Guide sign.
INCLUDED
- Skip-the-line ticket to "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci
- Art historian guide
- Headsets to hear the guide
- Tour of the Sforza Castle's courtyards (the visit of the Castle's Museums is not included).
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips (optional)
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.
