Mantua
An unprecedented tour to discover one of the masterpieces of Italian Renaissance art
Discover the Basilica of Sant’Andrea in Mantua through unique visiting routes.
Commissioned by Marquis Ludovico Gonzaga and built starting in 1472, based on a project by the humanist Leon Battista Alberti, the city’s co-cathedral, which houses the tomb of court painter Andrea Mantegna, represents one of the greatest expressions of Italian Renaissance architecture.
The basilica preserves in its crypt, inside the Holy Vessels, the most venerable relic of Christianity: the Most 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. A relic symbolizing redemption and faith, it also contributed to the development and renown of the city.
Through passages never before opened to the public, you can reach the immense 18th-century dome, designed by Filippo Juvarra to complete the structure, and enjoy exclusive panoramic viewpoints of the building and the city.
date ticket Groups and schools
Where
Mantua
When
Monday-Sunday
Duration
1h
Guide
Italian - Audioguides in English / French / German
Purchase the combined ticket and pair the guided experience of climbing the Dome of the Basilica of Sant’Andrea with a visit to the Francesco Gonzaga Diocesan Museum.
Rates
- Climb and guided tour of the Basilica Dome
€ 15.00 (full)
€ 10.00 (reduced)
€ 16.00 (combined – includes admission to Francesco Gonzaga Diocesan Museum)
€ 10.00 (family ticket – adult)
€ 8.00 (family ticket – under 18)
The reduced ticket is reserved for: visitors aged between 12 and 25, holders of the Mantova Sabbioneta Card.
The free ticket is reserved for: visitors aged 0 to 5, people with disabilities (and a companion if required), licensed tour guides and tour leaders (upon presenting their license at the ticket office at the time of the visit), holders of the Abbonamento Musei Lombardia and Formula Extra. Accredited journalists may request free admission by contacting booking@kalata.it at least 24 hours in advance.
The family ticket – adult is reserved for: at least one adult accompanied by a young person aged between 12 and 18 (to be paired with the purchase of a family ticket – under 18).
The family ticket – under 18 is reserved for: at least one young person aged between 12 and 18, accompanied by an adult (to be paired with the purchase of a family ticket – adult).
- Visit of the Basilica with audio guide
€ 3.00 (flat rate)
Schedules
Climb and guided tour of the Basilica Dome
- Monday to Friday
visits at: 11:00 – 15:30
- Saturday
visits at: 10:30 – 11:00 – 11:30 – 12:00 – 14:00 – 14:30 – 15:00 – 15:30 – 16:00 – 16:30 – 17:00
- Sunday and holidays
visits at: 12:00 – 12:30 – 13:00 – 13:30 – 14:00 – 14:30 – 15:00 – 15:30 – 16:00 – 16:30 – 17:00
Visit of the Basilica with audio guide
- Monday to Friday
visits at: 10.00 – 10.30 – 10.45 – 12.15 – 13.30 – 14.00 – 14.30 – 15.00 – 15.15 – 16.45 – 17.00 – 17.15
- Saturday
visits at: 10.15 – 10.45 – 11.15 – 11.45 – 12.15 – 13.45 – 14.15 – 14.45 – 15.15 – 15.45 – 16.15 – 16.45 – 17.00 – 17.15
- Sunday and holidays
visits at: 11.45 – 12.15 – 13.45 – 14.15 – 14.45 – 15.15 – 15.45 – 16.15 – 16.45 – 17.15
* Please check the opening hours for the Crypt at the ticket office
Times may vary depending on liturgical activities
Francesco Gonzaga Diocesan Museum
- Wednesday to Sunday
9:30-12:00 | 15:00-17:30
- Monday and Tuesday
Open only for pre-booked groups.
- Closed on Easter, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Meeting place
Kalatà Ticket Office, inside the Basilica of Sant’Andrea, in the third chapel on the right – 15 minutes before the start of the visit.
Your experience
- Panoramic viewpoints up to 40 meters high
- Safety helmet provided by Kalatà to reach the panoramic drum of the dome
- Age limits: dome climb > 12 years
- Dome climb: 190 steps / 40 meters high
- Guided tour in Italian included in the ticket
Useful information
- Without a reservation, participation in guided tours cannot be guaranteed
- Access to the dome climb is only permitted via a guided tour
- Comfortable and respectful clothing suitable for a place of worship, as well as flat, closed shoes are recommended
- It is not permitted to access the dome route with bags and/or backpacks (of any size), fanny packs or bulky equipment
- Free cloakroom service
- Free mobile phone cases provided
- Cameras are allowed provided they have a safety strap
- Animals of any kind are not allowed. For safety reasons, the only animals permitted are guide dogs for people with disabilities
- Due to architectural barriers, the dome climb route is not accessible to people with motor disabilities
Info and reservations
For more information you can call +39 0174330976 (also WhatsApp) or send an email to booking@kalata.it
For groups and school groups, visits can be organized all year round, by reservation, by sending an email to gruppi@kalata.it