Top 15 Mantua Tours

1.Palazzo Te Mantova – Tour with Guide Tiziana Portioli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Explore Mantua’s Palazzo Te with guide Tiziana Portioli, from Giulio Romano’s mythic frescoes to the astonishing Hall of Giants.

“The visit to Palazzo Tè was really wonderful but the real added value was the guide, absolutely extraordinary! With competence and passion he transformed each room into a living and fascinating story, letting me fully enter the creative universe of Giulio Romano. The frescoes, symbols and stories of the palace have come to life thanks to clear explanations, full of curiosity and never boring. Engaging experience, exciting and truly unforgettable. I highly recommend a visit with Mrs. Tiziana: with such a guide Palazzo Tè has become pure magic. Also worth visiting are the Secret Garden and the cave and Isaac Julien's exhibition "All that changes you.Metamorphosis", an immersive experience of…”

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2.Palazzo Ducale Mantova – by Local Guide Tiziana Portioli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Explore Mantua’s vast Gonzaga palace with guide Tiziana Portioli, from Mantegna’s frescoes to the Hall of Mirrors, with private attention.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. We highly recommend her for a first rate experience.”

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3.Mantova Centro Storico – Tour a piedi con Guida Tiziana Portioli

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk Mantua with Tiziana Portioli, from Roman-era churches to Gonzaga palaces, with private guiding, Renaissance art, and practical local insight.

“This was a very extensive and very interesting tour. Our Gids was wonderful. I would recommend this tour to everyone.”

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4.Mantova City Center and Ducal Palace: 3-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 47 reviews

Explore Mantua’s lakeside old town and Ducal Palace with a private three-hour guide, historic squares, Mantegna’s art, and practical tips.

“Manuela was an amazing guide! Super knowledgeable, brought Mantova and its treasures to life, and was very generous with her time. I loved every minute of this experience, I can’t recommend this more highly!”

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5.Mantua Lakes and Vallazza Oasis: a timeless boat trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $15

Cruise Mantua’s lakes and Vallazza Oasis for skyline views, water lilies, nature, and Gonzaga history in one easy hour.

“tutto molto piacevole e staff disponibile e molto gentile”

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6.Mantovagando

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · from $69

Review of Mantovagando’s private Mantua walk, covering key piazzas, Sant’Andrea, pricing, timing, and who will find it worthwhile.

“Guida brava e preparata ma 50€ a persona per 1 ora di tour di 4 piazze senza accesso a nessun museo/chiesa credo sia davvero esagerato”

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7.From the magic of the lakes to the ingenuity of Leonardo: sailing through waters and locks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 30 reviews · from $20

Sail Mantua’s lakes, Vallazza nature reserve, and Leonardo-style locks on a 105-minute boat tour for $20 per person.

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8.Digital guide made with a Local for your Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 27 reviews · from $6Best value

Explore Mantova with a local’s digital guide, flexible walking route, monument tips, food advice, and audio commentary for only $6.

“Practical platform to explore a city without spending a lot of money. Loved the fact that I could start/stop whenever I wanted. Great food tips too!”

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9.Mantova Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $7

Explore Mantua at your own pace with audio and text guides covering Palazzo Te, Gonzaga palaces, churches, squares, and local food tips.

“Great guide to visit the main points of the city in a day! I highly recommend it for wanting such an experience!Auto-translated”

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10.MANTOVAGANDO: Tour of the Historic Center of Mantua

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $17

Explore Mantua’s historic center on a 90-minute Italian walking tour through grand squares, Sant’Andrea, hidden corners, and local history.

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11.Discovery Private Tour of the Gonzaga Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $104

Explore Mantua’s Gonzaga Palace and Camera degli Sposi with a private guide, focused stories, art, and practical advice on tickets and timing.

“Very good and engaging, with her story made me passionate about the history and life of the Gonzaga familyAuto-translated”

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12.Town Highlights and Monuments Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10 reviews

Walk Mantua’s Renaissance center with a private guide, from Palazzo Ducale and Piazza delle Erbe to Sant’Andrea and the fish market.

“La nostra guida Liliana è stata super eccezionale. Competente, disponibile e cordiale, ha sempre tenuto alta l'attenzione anche dei miei figli quindicenni. Complimenti!”

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13.OZIANDO TRA I GIGANTI: Visit to Palazzo Te

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · from $17

Explore Mantova’s Palazzo Te with an Italian guide, from Giulio Romano’s frescoes to the dramatic Chamber of Giants, for $17 plus entry.

“La guida è stata impeccabile ottimo ritmo ha tenuto tutti attenti, anche i ragazzi cosa non facili. Tutto perfetto. Si potrebbe migliorare l’esperienza pagando un supplemento ed avere delle fasce orarie dedicate con una visita esclusiva. L’Eccessivo numero di persone che ha approfittato della nostra guida ha reso l’esperienza meno gradevole.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Explore Mantua with a private guide, from Mantegna’s frescoes in the Ducal Palace to Sant’Andrea Basilica and medieval squares.

“Manuela was just great, with deep expertise and enthusiasm for her beloved City and its history. Highly recommended.”

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