Milan’s importance in the Renaissance is well-known. But what about the other Lombardian cities that stand like open-air Renaissance museums, their significance still visible?
About this tour
During this tour, you’ll get to experience history in a truly authentic way, hopping from one overlooked gem to another, all the while enjoying Italy’s classics: food, art, and music. And we’ve made the perfect itinerary for your day, check it out below!
Free cancelation
Private luxury car
Up to 7 people
English speaking driver
Duration: 9h 30m (approximate)
Start time: personalised
From
$784 - $969
for 3 people group
The price changes depending on the date you choose to travel.
Free cancelation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
Itinerary
• Milan
• Cremona (2h)
The traces of the Renaissance are the building blocks of Cremona alongside its pride and joy: violins. This city of music is the proud home of centuries-old worth of expertise, making Cremona a UNESCO World Heritage Site. So the Violin Museum is an absolute must-visit. Apart from the flourished musical scene, Renaissance is also visible in frescoes in churches and in the works of masters like Caravaggio.
• Discover violin-making heritage at the Violin Museum
Climb the third highest bell tower of the world: Torrazzo of Cremona
Visit Negozio Sperlari for Cremona’s traditional nougats
Stop by Palazzo Comunale for a Renaissance stroll
• Sabbioneta (1h)
Where can be a better stop for a Renaissance trail than a town built on the Renaissance concept of the “ideal city”? Sabbioneta reflects an urban space created by the humanist ideas of the Renaissance, something you’ll distinctly feel during your walks around. One of the first freestanding theaters is also here in Sabbioneta; its beauty is on the inside, so make sure to enter.
• Explore the original 16th-century stage at Teatro all'Antica
Discover the private rooms of Vespasiano Gonzaga at Palazzo Ducale
Pass through the long corridors of Galleria degli Antichi
Walk along the perfect hexagonal design of the streets
• Mantua (3h)
Welcome to the Italian Capital of Culture, as it was chosen in 2016. This city is a magnet for history, art, and architecture lovers from all over the world: its old town center alone stands as a work of Renaissance architecture. But a truly remarkable piece of the era is Palazzo Te, preserving exquisite frescoes.
• Marvel at the famous fresco cycle at Palazzo Te
Pay a visit to Basilica of Sant'Andrea
Take a stroll around Piazza delle Erbe
Try tortelli di zucca in the family owned restaurant Antica Osteria Fragoletta.
• Milan
What is included
Drive from Milan to Cremona, Sabbioneta, Mantua, and back to Milan
Your English speaking driver who waits for you while you explore the stops
Comfortable private car to travel in luxury
Exploring on your own terms and schedule
