Leonardo da Vinci Private Tour in Milan Old Town
Description
See Milan through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci! Learn about the Italian Renaissance while exploring the Old Town with a Private Guide. Extended options: see Leonardo’s works at the Ambrosian Library and the Leonardo3 Museum. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests. 2-hour: Leonardo Tour Join this private tour to discover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in Milan Old Town. See the Duomo, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Santa Maria delle Grazie (outside only). 3,5-hour: Leonardo Tour & Ambrosian Library Join this private tour to visit the Ambrosian Library and discover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in Milan Old Town. See the Duomo and Santa Maria delle Grazie (outside only). 4-5 hour: Leonardo Tour, Ambrosian Library, Leonardo3 Museum Join this private tour to visit the Leonardo3 Museum and the Ambrosian Library and discover the legacy of Leonardo da Vinci in Milan Old Town.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide by the Statua di Giulio Ricordi, Largo Antonio Ghiringhelli, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Milan through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci. Your walking tour will begin with an introduction to the four pillars of Leonardo’s virtuosity: painting, architecture, sculpture, and engineering, as you will see the 19th century Leonardo Monument by Pietro Magni outside the famous La Scala Opera House. Your Private Guide will explain the symbolism behind the statues of da Vinci and his pupils and tell you about the legacy left behind by this renowned painter, engineer and innovator.
Wandering around Milan, you will discover many traces of Leonardo’s genius. Did you know that he solved some of the engineering problems that occurred during the construction of Duomo di Milano?
The beautiful frescoes in Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, also known as the Sistine Chapel of Milan, were painted by Leonardo’s students?
The tour will end in front of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to original The Last Supper. Nearby are the restored da Vinci vineyards, where you can order a glass of original Leonardo wine (at your own expense).
Choose the 3,5-hour option to see Leonardo’s works in the Ambrosian Library (Pinacoteca Ambrosiana). This tour includes skip-the-line tickets to this secret gem of Milan.
The Ambrosian Library displays a rotating selection of drawings from Leonardo’s notebook Codex Atlanticus along with his original drawings, writings, doodles and designs. It is a rare chance to learn about his interest in mathematics, weaponry, flight, botany and musical instruments. This beautiful library also houses several disputed Leonardos, such as Portrait of Isabella d'Este, as well as works by masters like Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian.
About da Vinci with a guided tour of the Leonardo3 Museum. With skip-the-line tickets you can save time and go in without waiting at the ticket office. Enjoy the interactive exhibits of working models of Leonardo’s machines and inventions, and admire the digital restorations of his paintings and drawings. It will be a fun and educational experience for both adults and children!
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. The Ambrosian Library and Leonardo3 Museum are not included in the basic 2-hour tour.
- Admission to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and Santa Maria delle Grazie is free but limited during scheduled events, including mass. These churches can be visited independently, without a guide. Tickets to The Last Supper are not included in this tour.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Ambrosian Library grant you immediate entry at your booked time, without waiting in line at the ticket office. There are mandatory security checks. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 15 people.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Leonardo3 Museum allow you to enter faster without purchasing tickets on the spot, but you may have to wait in line for ticket validation and security checks. Headsets will be provided for groups larger than 10 people.