Your journey begins at the iconic Santa Maria delle Grazie, a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous mural. Your private guide will provide a fascinating introduction to this historic church, its architectural beauty, and its significance in the Renaissance era.
Step inside to marvel at Leonardo’s masterpiece, the Last Supper, with skip-the-line access. Standing before this legendary work, your guide will share insights into Leonardo’s revolutionary techniques, the challenges he faced in creating the mural, and its enduring impact on the world of art. This intimate experience ensures you’ll have ample time to admire one of the greatest artistic achievements in history.
Continue to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan’s prestigious art gallery and library. Here, you’ll explore Leonardo’s Codex Atlanticus, a collection of his sketches, inventions, and writings. Your guide will unravel the genius behind these pages, showcasing Leonardo’s brilliance as an artist, scientist, and engineer. You’ll also encounter other Renaissance masterpieces housed within the gallery.
Conclude your tour at the magnificent Castello Sforzesco, a symbol of Milan’s history and power. Within its walls, discover the Sala delle Asse, a room adorned with frescoes designed by Leonardo. Your guide will illuminate the significance of these intricate designs, connecting them to Leonardo’s broader contributions to Milan and the Renaissance.
Paola was such a sweet and knowledgeable tour guide! Di Vinci’s Library and seeing the sketches were a highlight, but seeing the last supper painting was by far the most moving experience I had had, and Paola made it very enjoyable.
We scheduled a private tour and it was fantastic thanks to our guide, Gianlu. Knoweleable, personable, attentive, accommodating and funny, he enriched our three- hour tour tremendously. On a scale of 1 to 5, he is a 10. Seeing the Last Supper in person was a dream I never thought would happen and am so glad it did, especially after all the insights provided by Gianlu. Touring the Sforza Castle and two of the six museums was an added bonus and entering the Pinotechia Ambrosia had viewing pages from Leonardo's Codex and the preliminary drawings - called "cartoon" - by Raphael for The School of Athens was the cherry on top. One of the best tours I've taken. Thank you Gianlu!
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