If you're looking for a fun and curious way to visit Mantova, you've come to the right place! With this digital guide created with the support of a local, you will be able to visit all the most important monuments at your own pace. You'll get to know the stories and curiosities of Mantova! But also you will discover everything about local foods, Italian Aperitivo in authentic local restaurants, and much more! What are you waiting for?

Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

Passeggiata per le vie e le piazze di Mantova, scoprendo la sua storia e non solo
monumenti importanti. Questo tour prevede la visita SOLO IN ESTERNO (strade e piazze), NON PREVEDE INGRESSI IN MUSEI O CHIESE ad eccezione della Basilica di S. Andrea ( se non ci sono funzioni in svolgimento e , ovviamente, se aperta).

Walk through the streets and squares of Mantova, discovering its history and the most important monuments. This tour covers only the exteriors (streets and squares).

Mantovagando

Gonzaga's Residences tour. Mantua owes its beautiful Renaissance monuments to the Gonzaga Lords, who ruled the Mantuan Duchy for almost four centuries, and during their reign they made the city into a Court of grand splendor. The Gonzaga loved both luxury and power, and they lived in somptuous residences such as the huge Palazzo Ducale, their royal residence and the amazing Palazzo Te, intended as place of leisure and pleasure. The Ducal Palace with the gorgeous "Bridal Chamber" by Mantegna and the Te Palace by Giulio Romano's genius, are some magnificent residences built by the Gonzagas, and an absolute must-see.

Palazzo Ducale Mantova - by Local Guide Tiziana Portioli

Artistic hub in Mantua, that deserves to be suitably explained is Palazzo Te, a suburban villa devoted to the pleasures of leisure. Architect Giulio Romano, as the heir of his great master Raphael, is called from Rome to build and decorate this Renaissance villa between 1525 and 1535, inspired by ancient Roman villas.

Palazzo Te is an exemplary model of the Mannerist style as about architecture and an outstanding example of 16th century Italian painting. The name of the building derives from that of the place where it was built: the "island of Tejeto", abbreviated as "Te", where mantuan Lords held the ducal stables for the breeding of famous Gonzaga thoroughbred trained for battlefields and tournaments.

Palazzo Te Mantova - Tour with Guide Tiziana Portioli

Mantua, 'the City on Water of the Gonzagas'. This tour's highlights: Piazza Sordello with Duomo, Bishop's Palace, Palazzo Ducale with its courtyards and gardens, Piazza Broletto and Piazza Erbe with Palazzo Comunale and Palazzo della Ragione, Clock Tower, Rotonda of S. Lorenzo and Basilica of S. Andrea, Via Orefici with the Canal "Rio". On request visit to the Academy Theatre (Teatro Bibiena) entrance ticket €. 2,00

Mantova Centro Storico - Tour a piedi con Guida Tiziana Portioli

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!

Mantua Interactive City Tour

Discover Mantua, Unesco World Heritage Site since 2008 and 2016 Italian capital of culture. Join this engaging 3-hours tour and explore Mantua city centre and the Ducal Palace, one of Italy's greatest treasures, with a professional private local guide. Mantua surprises its visitors by her exceptional character: Small but spectacular, from every corner the city of Mantua offers an encounter with history and beauty. Visit Mantua, where artistic wonders, great food and sheer beauty conspire to make life sweeter.

Half-day Guided tour of Mantua City Centre and Ducal Palace

The city in the city, a symbol of the power and wealth of the Gonzagasch dynasty, hides within it small treasures, surprises, games and wonders that will amaze and fascinate you.

Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

Journey to discover the "Villa degli Ozi", wanted by Federico II as a place of relaxation, quiet, fun and ... much more!

Private Tour Lazing Between the Giants

Are you looking for a way to see Mantua without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. 

• See a wide range of architectural styles from the opulent residences of the ruling elite to the former Jewish ghetto on this stroll through the UNESCO recognised city centre
• Hear from tour producer Mike Conradi, the creator of the "A History of Italy" podcast
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you've booked, you'll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go". Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. 

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you're in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. 

Mantua: Self-Guided Audio Tour to the City of Lakes

During this private tour the guide will accompany you to discover the splendid city of Mantua, one of the capitals of the Italian Renaissance.
The tour will take place through the historic center, between the gardens of the Ducal residence of the Gonzaga lords, the magnificent Palazzo Ducale and the cathedral that overlook the cobblestones of Piazza Sordello, up to the fabulous lake.

Mantua Private Walking Tour

Discover Mantua from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English and Italian!

Mantua Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

Guided walking tour in Mantua with a friendly, English-speaking local guide. Food, art, nature and a welcoming atmosphere; that's what makes Mantua one of the best cities to visit in Italy. Discover the Gonzaga family's incredible legacy, where Shakespeare's Romeo was banished, Verdi's Rigoletto was set and Opera was born. Discover an amazing Unesco World Heritage Site and the reason why the greatest Italian Renaissance writer, Torquato Tasso, wrote "...Mantua is a magnificent town, worth a thousand mile travel to see it..."

Mantua City Centre Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in a private pasta-making class at a local's home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a selection of local wine. 

During the lesson, the local home cook will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional pasta recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private pasta-making class at a local's home with tasting in Mantua

Visit the vibrant local market and the traditional food shops with the Cesarina and immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home, learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of cuisine from Mantua and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. 

During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.


Local Market Visit and Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Mantua

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Immerse yourself in a private cooking class at the Cesarina's home,  learn the secrets of the most famous dishes of Mantua cuisine and taste the fruit of your labour accompanied by a glass of local wine. 

During the lesson the Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of 3 authentic regional recipes. Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test. Each participant will have a workstation equipped with utensils and all the ingredients to make the dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home with Tastings in Mantua

Don't lose the opportunity to become a "pizzaiolo" (pizza-maker) and a great tiramisu maker! Enter a local home, connect with an expert home cook and discover how Italian mamma and nonnas used to prepare awesome pizza at home.

With this private hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make pizza and tiramisù from scratch from a real Italian family. To complete your feast, enjoy what you have prepared for lunch or dinner with a selection of local wine included. 

Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family with a pizza party once you come back home! 
This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Pizza & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Mantua

Dive into Mantua like a local foodie. Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops, tasting as you go. 
Visit a selection of small local shops, learn about the typical products of the city while tasting them. 
A delicious way to discover Mantua and its gastronomy! 

• Street food tasting tour 
• Explore your Cesarina's most trusted artisanal food shops 
• Sample some of Mantua typical street food staples 
• Do some sightseeing in Mantua as you walk from tasting to tasting
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people for an authentic food experience

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Small-group Street food tour in Mantua

• 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

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Private Photo Session with a Local Photographer in Mantova

Immerse yourself in a private pasta and tiramisu-making class in a welcoming home, learn the secrets of the region's most famous pasta dishes and tiramisu and taste the fruit of your labour for lunch or dinner accompanied by local wines. 

During this private lesson, you will learn how to prepare 2 pasta recipes and the tiramisu dessert from scratch. Your Cesarina will reveal the tricks of the trade of these iconic recipes.

Have fun putting your cooking skills to the test and amaze your friends and family once home with an Italian meal! This experience is suitable for families with children of all ages. 

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Private Pasta & Tiramisu Class at a Cesarina's home with tasting in Mantua

The activity combines physical training, immersion in nature, discovery of the city of Mantua and relaxation. Parco del Mincio is a magical place that changes every season.
The B & BCasanonni is the starting point located where the Mincio opens into Lake Superior, creating a unique habitat that hosts a very rich biodiversity protected by the Ansa e Valli del Mincio Nature Reserve. In particular we will observe the ISLAND OF THE RED HERONS. The habitat that will be observed is unique starting from the approach and immersion of the lotus flowers, skirting the island of the purple herons or also called heronry, then approaching wooded shores. Focus of interest: description of the humid environment, lotus flower characteristics, other aquatic plant species of interest, close-up observation of a heronry of red herons with the possibility of seeing the nests built on the gray willow islands or on the reeds.

Private SUP tour in Mantua Città d'Acqua

Immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a local's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Mantua treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people. 

Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). 

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Dining experience at a local's home in Mantua with show cooking

Your day in Mantua is just winding down, the sun's about to set... It's time for an Aperitivo. This glamorous Italian tradition is loved all over the world, and this is your chance to learn how to prepare it for yourself, the perfect souvenir.  

Preparing the perfect aperitivo is an art; you will learn how to prepare a selection of five elegant nibbles to pair with with a refreshing glass of fizz, ideal for sharing with friends in the early evening. Your aperitivo will be a bite-size representation of its local culture, using typical regional ingredients and local wines, such as a sparkling prosecco or a light red.

This experience is held by Cesarine: Italy's oldest network of 1000+ home cooks all over the country in more than 500 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

The art of the Italian Aperitivo with a local: Learn & Enjoy in Mantua

Have you ever been to a local market and traditional food shop in Italy, full of ingredients you'd love to experiment with? This is your chance to visit a market with a local expert, choose your most inspiring ingredients, and create and name your very own two recipes.  

Go food shopping with your Cesarina and choose 3-5 staple ingredients that capture your imagination before immersing yourself in a private cooking class at their home. With their expert guidance, you will learn how to prepare your chosen ingredients and make your own two Italian creations. Cultivate your creativity and confidence in the kitchen by adding an Italian flair to your dishes. Then, taste everything you have prepared accompanied by a selection of red and white local wines.

Name your recipe: food market tour and workshop with a Cesarina in Mantua

Visit the vibrant local market and immerse yourself in a private dining experience at a Cesarina's home, enjoy an exclusive show cooking and taste authentic recipes from Mantua treasured in family cookbooks passed down by real Italian Mammas. Feel the warmth of Italian hospitality as you connect with local people.  

Enjoy a 4-course menu including starter, pasta, main course with side dish, dessert with drinks included (water, selection of red and white wines from regional cellars and coffee). At the end of the experience, take your souvenir back home: the official Cesarine apron and shopping bag.

Le Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of 600+ home cooks all over the country in more than 120 cities. They are passionate and welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Local Market Tour and Dining experience at a local's home in Mantua

You can't visit Italy without trying at least one pasta dish... So, we'll teach you two!
Learn how to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand and how to prepare 2 simple different kinds of pasta (filled pasta + fresh pasta) from scratch with your Cesarina. 
As the icing on the cake you will learn to prepare also the iconic Tiramisu.
Share your passion for the Italian cuisine as you make new friends in this hands-on cooking class. It's a great way to truly experience Italian culture. 
• Learn to roll 'sfoglia' (fresh pasta) by hand
• Learn to make 2 iconic pasta types
• Learn to make the iconic tiramisu
• Small-group cooking class with a maximum of 12 people. Share your passion for the Italian cuisine with other lovely guests
• Enjoy an Italian Aperitivo to warm-up

Cesarine is Italy's oldest network of home cooks all over the country. They are welcoming hosts that open the doors of their own homes to curious travellers for immersive culinary experiences.

Share your Pasta Love: Small group Pasta and Tiramisu class in Mantua

Italy has a vast and varied culinary heritage, and our local hosts are proud to share its hidden secrets. 
Share your passion for Italian gastronomy with other lovely guests, immerse yourself in the vibrant local market and enjoy an authentic hands-on cooking class.
You'll visit the local market with your Cesarina host, who will teach you all about how to select the best ingredients with the seasons. Then, you'll return to their home, warm up with an Italian Aperitivo and enjoy the class. You'll learn how to make one iconic Pasta type, typical of the city you are visiting, and the famous Tiramisu. 
After the class, you will enjoy everything you've prepared with local wines. 
This experience is the perfect choice if you want to encounter the real Italian regional gastronomy through genuine connections, food, and friendship. 


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