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Milan's Artistic Renaissance: Private Tour with tickets
Milan, Lombardy
4 hours
Art & Culture
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Family Friendly
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Walking Tours
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Attractions and Museums
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Outdoor Exploration
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Conscious
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History
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What You Will Do
Explore the artistic wonders of the Italian Renaissance on this immersive private tour of Milan, a city famous for its fashion, art and architecture with visits to some of its pre-eminent museums, churches, palaces and quarters of the city.
On your private tour, you will:
Milan is a vast, affluent modern city in the north of Italy – a central hub of Italian finance and industry. It is also famous for its fashion, its Renaissance architecture – and of course its art collections. Your tour takes you to some lesser-known gems, ‘museum houses’ to really discover the artistic heart of this vibrant city.
On your private walking tour, you will discover these artistic treasure troves in the Poldi Pezzoli and Bagatti Valsecchi Museums, the magnificent Castello Sforzesco, and the beautiful church of San Maurizio.
The Poldi Pezzoli has variously been described as a casket of wonders, a shrine of art and precious things, and was the life-passion of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, an Italian count and voracious art collector in the 19th century. The museum is really his private house, filled with gems from the Italian Renaissance by artists such as Botticelli, Canaletto, Bellini and Piero Della Francesco among others. It contains a vast, eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, armoury, jewellery, clocks and watches, porcelain and pottery, glass and textiles. Truly Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders.
Next, explore another historic ‘house museum’ the fabulous and eccentric Museo Bagatti Valsecchi with a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance. Founded by two brothers, Barons Giuseppe and Fausto Bagatti Valsecchi at the end of the 19th century, it is filled with art, pottery, scientific instruments and of course Renaissance masterpieces. Of particular note is Bellini’s Saint Justine. As Giuseppe described it:
“The intention was not to create a museum or a collection, but to reconstruct a lordly mansion of the mid-16th century in which were very disparate objects of the 15th and 16th centuries: paintings; tapestries; rugs; furniture; arms; ceramics; items of bronze, glass and iron; jewellery, and domestic utensils of every kind, all collected with careful study and returned to their original use.”
Very close by, enjoy a stroll through Milan’s famous fashion district, the Quadrilatero d'Or, the world's most famous upmarket shopping district including Chanel, Versace, Gucci and all the major houses!
The Castello Sforzesco is a mighty complex, built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, and today contains an impressive collection of museums dedicated to art, architecture, weaponry, history and ancient history including an Egyptian wing and a prehistoric wing.
Here you will be able to absorb the regal atmosphere of this austere ducal palace, and admire precious works by Titian, Tintoretto, Canaletto and the most recently found Caravaggios! You’ll also see a codex by Leonardo da Vinci and the extraordinary last sculpture completed by Michelangelo, the Rondanini Pieta.
Lastly, visit the quietly majestic Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a royal chapel built in the 16th Century, often missed by tourists, with stunning frescos and a peaceful atmosphere.
On your private tour, you will:
- Discover the treasure troves of Renaissance Italian art in the Poldi Pezzoli and Bagatti Valsecchi Museums;
- Explore Milan’s notorious fashion quarter - the opulent Quadrilatero d’Oro, or Golden Quadrangle, where you can find every major fashion house including Gucci, Armani, and Versace;
- Explore the impressive Sforzesco Castle, a vast 15th-century fortress built by Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan: a veritable citadel and repository of incredible art;
- See a codex by Leonardo da Vinci and the extraordinary last sculpture completed by Michelangelo, the Rondanini Pieta. including Michelangelo’s last sculpture and a codex by Da Vinci;
- End your tour with a visit to the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a 16th-century royal chapel and former Benedictine nunnery, famous for its exquisite frescoes and the ‘Hall of Nuns’.
Milan is a vast, affluent modern city in the north of Italy – a central hub of Italian finance and industry. It is also famous for its fashion, its Renaissance architecture – and of course its art collections. Your tour takes you to some lesser-known gems, ‘museum houses’ to really discover the artistic heart of this vibrant city.
On your private walking tour, you will discover these artistic treasure troves in the Poldi Pezzoli and Bagatti Valsecchi Museums, the magnificent Castello Sforzesco, and the beautiful church of San Maurizio.
The Poldi Pezzoli has variously been described as a casket of wonders, a shrine of art and precious things, and was the life-passion of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, an Italian count and voracious art collector in the 19th century. The museum is really his private house, filled with gems from the Italian Renaissance by artists such as Botticelli, Canaletto, Bellini and Piero Della Francesco among others. It contains a vast, eclectic collection of paintings, drawings, sculptures, armoury, jewellery, clocks and watches, porcelain and pottery, glass and textiles. Truly Aladdin’s Cave of Wonders.
Next, explore another historic ‘house museum’ the fabulous and eccentric Museo Bagatti Valsecchi with a stunning collection of sculptures and paintings from the Renaissance. Founded by two brothers, Barons Giuseppe and Fausto Bagatti Valsecchi at the end of the 19th century, it is filled with art, pottery, scientific instruments and of course Renaissance masterpieces. Of particular note is Bellini’s Saint Justine. As Giuseppe described it:
“The intention was not to create a museum or a collection, but to reconstruct a lordly mansion of the mid-16th century in which were very disparate objects of the 15th and 16th centuries: paintings; tapestries; rugs; furniture; arms; ceramics; items of bronze, glass and iron; jewellery, and domestic utensils of every kind, all collected with careful study and returned to their original use.”
Very close by, enjoy a stroll through Milan’s famous fashion district, the Quadrilatero d'Or, the world's most famous upmarket shopping district including Chanel, Versace, Gucci and all the major houses!
The Castello Sforzesco is a mighty complex, built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, and today contains an impressive collection of museums dedicated to art, architecture, weaponry, history and ancient history including an Egyptian wing and a prehistoric wing.
Here you will be able to absorb the regal atmosphere of this austere ducal palace, and admire precious works by Titian, Tintoretto, Canaletto and the most recently found Caravaggios! You’ll also see a codex by Leonardo da Vinci and the extraordinary last sculpture completed by Michelangelo, the Rondanini Pieta.
Lastly, visit the quietly majestic Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a royal chapel built in the 16th Century, often missed by tourists, with stunning frescos and a peaceful atmosphere.
What's Included?
- A professional, English-speaking tour guide for your own private group.
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- Entrance tickets to the Museo Poldi Pezzoli and Museo Bagatti Valsecchi.
What's Not Included?
- Food and drink.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup/drop-off.
- Transportation.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before tour start. 25% cancellation fee applies if cancelled between 30 and 4 days before tour start. Non refundable if cancelled within 4 days of tour start.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Outside Al Politico, Piazza Castello, 5, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
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Quadrilatero d'oro
Quadrilatero d'oro is the local name for the four streets in the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II that contain the world's most famous up-market shopping district.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Travel Curious.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Weather notes: Force Majeure Disclaimer: In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as extreme weather, natural disasters, riots, strikes, etc. and the tour cannot operate as published, we will endeavour to reschedule your tour date/time or we will provide a full refund.
- Know before you go: - This is an outdoor tour so please dress according to the weather. - Wear comfortable shoes.
- Accesibility: If you have mobility impairments or require any assistance, please let us know in advance so we can plan your tour accordingly to ensure a great experience.
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