Explore Mantova at your own pace with a local’s digital guide. Discover monuments, local foods, and hidden gems. Start your adventure now.
Explore Mantova at your own pace with a local’s digital guide. Discover monuments, local foods, and hidden gems. Start your adventure now.
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Palazzo Te - Palazzo Te is a historic residence situated in Mantua, renowned as a masterpiece of Italian Mannerism. Celebrated for its remarkable architecture and historical-artistic significance, it was commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga.
Ticket cost: 15€ - Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Rio - The Loggia delle Pescherie in Mantua is a historic…
- Palazzo Te - Palazzo Te is a historic residence situated in Mantua, renowned as a masterpiece of Italian Mannerism. Celebrated for its remarkable architecture and historical-artistic significance, it was commissioned by Federico II Gonzaga.
Ticket cost: 15€
- Pescherie di Giulio Romano - Rio - The Loggia delle Pescherie in Mantua is a historic structure located along the Rio, near Piazza delle Erbe. These “Pescherie” were linked to the “Beccherie,” the area designated for animal slaughter.
- Piazza delle Erbe - Piazza delle Erbe is one of the most captivating and historically important squares in Mantua, nestled in the heart of the city’s historic center. The square is encircled by historic buildings with arcades and loggias, creating a distinctive and charming atmosphere.
- Torre dell’Orologio - The clock tower is named after the clock crafted by Bartolomeo Manfredi, renowned for his astrological clock that displays the moon phases, zodiac signs, and marks the sun’s rising and setting, as well as indicating the stars’ influence at various times of the day.
Ticket cost: 3€
- Rotonda di San Lorenzo - The Rotonda di San Lorenzo is a notable example of Lombard Romanesque architecture. The rotunda was constructed around the Holy Sepulcher, thus ideally linked to the relic of the Blood of Christ.
- Basilica di Sant’Andrea di Mantova - The Basilica of St. Andrew is undoubtedly one of the most significant churches for Catholic faith, as it houses one of Christianity’s most important relics, the blood of Jesus Christ (Precious Blood) collected at the foot of the Cross by St. Longinus and preserved in the ‘Sacred Vases.’
- Scientific Bibiena Theater - The Bibiena Scientific Theater, also known as the Teatro Accademico, is one of Mantua’s architectural and cultural treasures. Built in the 18th century, it is famed for its exceptional beauty and perfect acoustics, and is regarded as one of Italy’s most enchanting theaters.
Ticket cost: 2€.
- Piazza Sordello - This is the largest and most significant square in Mantua! Over the centuries, Piazza Sordello has been the hub of Mantua’s political, religious, and social life. Major public ceremonies, festivals, and markets have been held here.
- Duomo - Cattedrale di San Pietro - Also known as St. Peter’s Cathedral, it stands as one of the city’s most significant and impressive monuments. The origins of Mantua Cathedral trace back to the early Christian era, with initial structures erected around the 5th century.
- Palazzo Ducale di Mantova - This building epitomizes the power of the Gonzaga family, who lived and governed the city from 1328 to 1707. It is one of the largest court palaces in Europe, boasting over 500 rooms spanning approximately 34,000 square meters.
It includes the “San Giorgio Castle,” “Corte Nuova,” and “Corte Vecchia.”
Ticket cost: 15€

- Recommendations for local restaurants with authentic cuisine
- Audio-guide and text available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French
- Tips for exploring monuments, history, and curiosities
- Digital guide for self-guided city tours
- Recommendations for local restaurants with authentic cuisine
- Audio-guide and text available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French
- Tips for exploring monuments, history, and curiosities
- Digital guide for self-guided city tours
- Palazzo Te ticket (not mandatory): 15€
- Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena Ticket (not mandatory): 2€
- Clock Tower Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
- Palazzo Ducale Ticket (not mandatory): 15€
- Palazzo Te ticket (not mandatory): 15€
- Teatro Scientifico del Bibiena Ticket (not mandatory): 2€
- Clock Tower Ticket (not mandatory): 3€
- Palazzo Ducale Ticket (not mandatory): 15€
If you’re seeking an enjoyable and intriguing way to explore Mantova, you’re in the right spot! This digital guide, crafted with the help of a local, allows you to visit all the key monuments at your leisure. You’ll uncover the tales and interesting facts about Mantova! Plus, you’ll learn all about local cuisine, Italian Aperitivo in genuine local…
If you’re seeking an enjoyable and intriguing way to explore Mantova, you’re in the right spot! This digital guide, crafted with the help of a local, allows you to visit all the key monuments at your leisure. You’ll uncover the tales and interesting facts about Mantova! Plus, you’ll learn all about local cuisine, Italian Aperitivo in genuine local eateries, and so much more! So, what are you waiting for?
- You will need a smartphone with internet connection to use the digital guide (details to activate the digital guide will be in your voucher, read it carefully!)
- You’ll be able to hear the audio through your speakers or, if you have them, through your headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.