Mantua
An unprecedented tour to discover one of the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art.
Discover the Basilica of Sant’Andrea in Mantua through unique and exclusive visitor itineraries.
Commissioned by Marquis Ludovico Gonzaga and built starting in 1472, based on a design by the humanist Leon Battista Alberti, the city’s co-cathedral, which houses the tomb of court painter Andrea Mantegna, is one of the finest examples of Italian Renaissance architecture.
The basilica preserves in its crypt, within the Sacred Vessels, the most venerated relic of Christianity: the Precious Blood of Jesus, brought to Mantua, according to tradition, by the Roman soldier Longinus and rediscovered thanks to the miraculous revelations of Saint Andrew. This relic, a sign of redemption and faith, has played a significant role in the development and renown of the city.
Through pathways never before open to the public, you can reach the immense 18th-century dome, designed by Filippo Juvarra to complete the structure, and enjoy exclusive panoramic views of the building and the city.
date ticket Groups and schools
Where
Mantua
When
Monday-Sunday
Duration
1h
Guide
English
Rates
- Climb and Guided Tour of the Dome of the Basilica
- €15.00 (full price)
- €10.00 (reduced price)
- €16.00 (combined ticket – includes admission to the Diocesan Museum)
- €30.00 (family ticket)
Reduced price tickets are available for visitors aged 12 to 25.
Free tickets are available for persons with disabilities (and an accompanying person if needed).
Family tickets are for 2 adults (over 18) and 1 child aged 12-18. Additional children aged 12-18 from the same family can access a reduced ticket for €5.00. Family tickets are available upon reservation (send a request via email to booking@kalata.it or contact the call center via WhatsApp at +39 0174/330976).Guided Tour of the Basilica and Crypt
- €6.00 (full price)
- €4.00 (reduced price)
Reduced price tickets are available for visitors aged 6 to 25.
Free tickets are available for visitors aged 0-5 and persons with disabilities (and an accompanying person if needed).Access to the Crypt
- €4.00 (full price)
- €2.00 (reduced price)
Free entry for residents of the province and Diocese of Mantua.
Free entry for parish groups, catechism groups, and pilgrimage groups (email reservation required at gruppi@kalata.it).Reduced price tickets are available for visitors aged 6 to 25.
Free tickets are available for visitors aged 0-5 and persons with disabilities (and an accompanying person if needed).Licensed tour guides and accredited journalists can request free entry by emailing booking@kalata.it.
Schedules
- Climb and Guided Tour of the Dome of the Basilica
- Monday to Friday: Tours at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Saturday: Tours at 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
- Sunday and Holidays: Tours at 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00
Guided Tour of the Basilica and Crypt
- Monday to Saturday: Tours at 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
- Sunday and Holidays: Tours at 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00
Access to the Crypt
- Monday to Sunday: From 14:30 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:30).
Meeting place
The Kalatà ticket office in located inside the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, third chapel on the right, 15 minutes before the tour starts.
Your experience
- Panoramic views up to 40 meters high.
- Safety helmets provided by Kalatà for access to the panoramic drum of the dome.
- Age restriction: dome climb is for ages 12 and up.
- Dome climb details: 188 steps / 40 meters high
- Guided tour in English included in the ticket price
Useful information
- Advance booking is required to ensure participation in guided tours.
- Access to the dome climb is only possible via guided tours.
- Comfortable, respectful clothing suitable for a place of worship and closed, low shoes are recommended.
- Bags, backpacks (of any size), fanny packs, or bulky equipment are not allowed on the dome route (free cloakroom service available).
- Free smartphone cases provided.
- Cameras are allowed, provided they have a secure strap.
- Animals are not permitted. For safety reasons, only assistance dogs for people with disabilities are allowed.
- Due to architectural barriers, the dome climb is not accessible to visitors with mobility disabilities.
Info and reservations
For more information write to +39 0174330976 (WhatsApp) or email booking@kalata.it. Extraordinary openings for groups and schools are available upon reservation (email: gruppi@kalata.it).