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Leonardo Da Vinci's Life: Skip the Line Castle & Atlantic Codex

Laura Serena - The Duomo Lover

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Laura Serena - The Duomo Lover

Have you ever heard about a true big castle in a city centre? Visit the mighty Sforza Castle and wander around its courts and gardens where Leonardo used to live and reach the beautiful Ambrosiana Museum with his Codex! The best part? A private guide & skip the line ticket is included!

Experience details

  • Destination

    Milan

  • Category

    Skip the line tours

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English • Italiano

  • What's included

    Entrance tickets • Private guide

Here’s an overview of your tour

Join me for a unique tour visiting one of the most important highlights of Milan, Sforza Castle!

Imagine life at the time of the duke strolling around the courts with their secrets & stories. Now, imagine one of those persons being the magnificent Leonardo da Vinci!

I'll tell you all about Da Vinci's life and the things he did while staying at Sforza Castle for about 19 years.

With our skip the line priority access, we will be able to easily admire the museum of ancient art, once the private rooms of Ludovic & Beatrice and be astonished in front of Michelangelo's last masterpiece Pietà Rondanini. Leaving the Castle we'll reach the famous Ambrosiana Museum where Da Vinci's Codex is located and the wonderful portrait "Il Musico" realized during his stay in Milan; in the same museum also Luini, Raffaello, Caravaggio and the best of Renaissance is waiting for you

Be aware that the Ambrosiana Museum is closed on Wednesdays and the Castle is closed on Mondays!

If you'd like to personalize your visit in any way, please feel free to let me know. I can create a tour just for you or your group. Please consider that the visit is not available on Mondays and be aware of this: this tour doesn't include the last supper visit/tickets!

Looking forward to meeting you!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Sforza Castle - Museums

  • The Military Court

    Visit the military court and hear terrific facts about it

  • Visit a museum

    See the museum with Leonardo's fresco

  • Michelangelo's last masterpiece

    See Michelangelo's last masterpiece and be amazed by interesting insights

  • Stroll around beautiful gardens

    Go through the gardens & the arch of peace

  • Visit Ambrosiana Museum

    Ambrosiana Museum with Leonardo's Code

  • Admire more Art

    Ambrosiana Museum with Leonardo's Portrait : "Il Musico"

  • Renaissance Discovery

    Ambrosiana Museum with the best of Renaissance

  • Bye bye

    Time to take back with you all the beautiful art
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

  • Included

    • Entrance tickets
    • Private guide

  • Not included

    • not vailable on Mondays & Wednewsdays

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

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