Ducale Palace (Palazzo Ducale Mantova) Tours and Tickets

Explore Mantua on your own terms on this self-guided audio walking tour. While guided tours run on a set schedule, with no time for impromptu stops, this audio tour lets you wander at your own pace and pause whenever something catches your eye. Built with local input, it covers landmarks including Palazzo Te, Piazza delle Erbe, and the Basilica di Sant'Andrea, along with restaurant recommendations to make the most of your stay.

Discover Mantua your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and explore! Starting at the majestic Castello di San Giorgio, let your smartphone guide you through the city's landmarks and hidden corners. Explore the grandeur of the Palazzo Ducale, wander through the charming Piazza Broletto, and uncover the secrets of Piazza delle Erbe and the Rotonda di San Lorenzo. Continue to the enchanting Piazza Mantegna, marvel at the beauty of the Basilica di Sant’Andrea, and follow the riddles to uncover Mantua’s rich history. With 9 intriguing stops, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace, combining discovery with fun. Perfect for history buffs, curious travelers, and families, this experience blends interactive challenges with the timeless allure of Mantua. Discover Mantua like never before—one riddle at a time!

If you want to visit the Ducale Palace, you probably want to discover Mantua city, too. This half-day guided experience offers private walking tours of both, so you cover the Gonzaga family history around the city, and see their collection of Renaissance art and frescoes in the palace, too. Just note that the entry fee to the Ducale Palace is extra, and your ticket should be bought in advance.

Get introduced to Mantua in the most authentic way: through its highlights, history, local flavors, and with a trusted local guide by your side. Along the way, you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Palazzo Ducale and the Basilica di Sant'Andrea, as well as local favorites and hidden corners loved by locals. Engaging anecdotes and personal insights from your local guide will connect Mantua's history, culture, and tradition, bringing the city to life in an authentic and memorable way. To complete the experience, enjoy a tasting of a local specialty. Whether sweet, savory, or regional, you will taste a real part of Mantua's everyday culture and traditions. By the end of the tour, you will have a great introduction to Mantua, its local culture, and how to explore it on your own. You will walk away with personal recommendations and local tips on where to eat and what to see next, helping you make the most of your time in the city.

• 3-hour Segway tour lead by an expert local guide • See top Mantova. From piazza Marconi to piazza Mantegna that, together with the adjacent piazza Erbe, forms the city centre where stands the Saint Andrew’s Basilica, celebrated work of the Renaissance art. We get to the picturesque piazza Erbe with its medieval buildings; the Reason’s Palace and Saint Laurence’s Rotunda being the most outstanding ones. We arrive in piazza Sordello to admire the Ducal Palace or Gonzaga Royal Palace and moreover the Cathedral and Bonacolsi Palace, and then we continue towards the lakes. Our back course gets onto piazza Castello and provides even more surprises before heading back, along comfortable and safe paths, to the arrival at the Tea Palace. • Hear tales of colorful history from a knowledgeable guide • Enjoy a Segway sightseeing tour that’s suitable for all fitness levels • Small-group tour with a maximum of eight people ensures a personalized experience

Explore Mantua and Modena on a private full-day trip that includes luxury round-trip transportation from Verona. See the two cities on your own, with time to visit top sights including the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua, and the Ferrari Museum in Modena. This day trip includes transportation only; the driver can provide some commentary but there is no guide, and entrance fees are at your own expense.

From the Middle, Lower and Upper Lakes that the Mincio River creates near Mantua, just follow the call of the Domes of the Doge's Palace to enter the city: a world out of time. It was designed by the Gonzaga family, together with the greatest artists of the time. Palazzo Te, just outside the door, is the leisure villa designed by the great architect Giulio Romano. Unmissable the complex of Palazzo Ducale with marvellous frescoes which celebrated the dinasty of Ludovico II. Spend about 3 hours with your private guide wandering through the best corners of the city! A stop for lunch is included during the day. ( at your own expense )