Florence is not the only Renaissance city in Italy. You can still find some traces of that period in Milan as well!
Unveil the last masterpiece from Michelangelo right in Sforza Castle, located in the heart of Milan. A few steps away from Duomo, the Cathedral, one of the most beautiful piece of art is resting: Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo.
He did this amazing sculpture when he was 89 years old, only a few days before his death.
But it is not all about Michelangelo! Have you ever heard about his friend Leonardo Da Vinci?
During the 1.5-hour guided experience with our monolingual guide you will hear many stories about him as well.
Finally, every secret of the Castle is going to take life: visit the courtyard and the interior of the Castle and learn about Milan’ powerful families.
Tour Options
Tour in English
Private Tour
Tour in Italian
Itinerary
Admission included90 min
is a large fortified complex built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza. Over the centuries it has undergone changes and transformations and has been restored by great names such as Luca Beltrami. It houses unique pieces such as the Pietà Rondanini.
Highlights
Entry tickets Sforza Castle
Small group tour
Licensed tour guide
Headphones (from 11 participants)
What's included
Included
Entry tickets Sforza Castle
Small group tour
Licensed tour guide
Headphones (from 11 participants)
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Food & drinks
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Extras
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Sforza Castle and Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini guided experience lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $59 per person for this Milan experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting point under Filarete Tower (Clock Tower) in front of Sforza Castle (outside the courtyards). Look for a guide with HIDDEN EXPERIENCES sign.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(261)
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Gary_W
September 6, 2026
The castle is intresting,...
The castle is intresting, not quiet what we were expecting but cool. It has turned more into a gallery / museum for artifacts from across Milan rather than the castle itself.
The guide was nice, knowledgeable ect. No criticism of her but feel this could be done with an audio guide on sale at entry.
Would I recommend it? Yes but equally feel a guide is not necessary.
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Stephane_L
August 31, 2026
Nice tour, but VIATOR has an urgent problem to fix on their app.
Very nice tour, but A BIG 0 FOR VIATOR, which invents a location to exchange tickets whose address does not exist, and furthermore, this exchange is not necessary.
Update your site urgently; the guide is picking up people like us who are running in front of the castle.
Regarding the tour, the guide was very competent and pleasant. Nice tour.
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Anneliese_S
August 29, 2026
Changed my original time and would not give me a credit with I couldn’t make it.
I was originally scheduled for a tour at 2:00pm . I was contracted by the tour provider that I needed to change the asap or my tour would be canceled. I was given a choice of two times and I abruptly chose 4:00 pm.
After speaking with my husband, he informed we would be unable to make the 4:00 pm tour so please ask for a refund.
The tour company stated they could not do a refund. I said ok, could you at least give me a credit to participate in the tour another day? They declined and said they would not give me a credit either.
So I basically lost almost $300 for nothing. I am very unhappy with this situation and it could have been handled much better.
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thanks for sharing your experience. The refund request could be processed only in 2 cases:
- the tour did not take place
- the tour is cancelled without a reason
The refund was asked less than 24 hours before the tour, every modification or cancellation has to be done before 24 hours; this is a policy of the Viator, which is clearly written when you book the experience (it is stated that you can receive a refund if you cancel the tour not after the 24 hours).
You accepted the date and time, so if you had something else planned you should have chosen another time.
Kind regards,
IHE Team
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Road04539449851
August 16, 2026
Fabulous visit!
The guide was perfect. The visit with him was a pure joy!
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Christine_L
August 11, 2026
Very interesting tour...
Very interesting tour with a very professional, warm, and attentive guide. Our guide knew how to captivate the whole family with his historical knowledge of the Sforza Castle, and his guidance during the visit to Michelangelo's Rondanini Pietà allowed us to grasp the power of this exceptional work.
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896ziadh
July 17, 2026
Great experience
Lorella is a great guide. Super friendly, patient and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
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Heather_C
July 8, 2026
Amazing tour with a true historian
Anna gave us the most amazing tour of the Sforza Castle. She had so much history packed into her brain it was amazing how much she shared with us! Including all the info behind Michaelangelo’s last work. It was really breathtaking to know he was working on that 5 days before his death at 88! Anna was so passionate about everything. We were lucky to have her all to ourselves on this day. Don’t miss this!
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Jurate_B
July 4, 2026
Great tour!
Excellent. Very intelligent and knowledgeable guide!
Tour in English, interesting and intriguing.
Highly recommended.
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Shannon_C
July 3, 2026
Must See History and Art
My husband and I had an enjoyable tour of Sforza Castle, the surrounding areas and the two connected museums. Our tour guide was informative, interesting and well equipped to share a ton of great knowledge about what we were looking at. As someone who loves history and art this tour was a great combo of both! Plus how cool to see an unfinished Michelangelo statue?!
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Melanie_H
June 29, 2026
Midlife Opportunity
The tour guide waited for all the group even though we stared 10 min late. The ear pieces made it easy to follow along. We loved learning the history behind the buildings and artwork.
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