Attractions & guided tours

Santa Maria delle Grazie self guided tour of the church only

Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

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Duration: Flexible

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Why you’ll love this…

Explore one of Milan’s most important landmarks and a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site
Enjoy storytelling from your multilingual digital audio guide to dive into the significant history of the Basilica
Admire the stunning Renaissance architecture by the famous Donato Bramante and Guiniforte Solari

What to expect

Visit the Santa Maria delle Grazie, a fifteenth-century basilica located in the heart of Milan, and discover one of the city’s most important landmarks with a multilingual audioguide!

The Basilica boasts a fascinating and significant history that is undoubtedly worth discovering. It was built on the order of the Duke of Milan, Francesco I Sforza, to transform and elevate the former ancient Solariano convent. Its construction was completed in 1497 and at the request of the Duke, Ludovico il Moro, it was destined to become the mausoleum of the Sforza family.

Today, Santa Maria delle Grazie is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of Milan’s finest examples of Renaissance and Gothic architecture. As you stroll through the venue, admire the Basilica’s charming interior, so intricately designed by Bramante and Solari.

As you marvel at its hidden treasures, including the Bramante grandstand, one of the Basilica’s most admirable Renaissance pieces, you can tune into your multilingual audio guide to hear all about their fascinating histories.

What's included

Individual entry to Santa Maria delle Grazie (free of charge)
Digital multilingual audio guide (available in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish)
Services & Assistance point with free wifi at Leonardo's Vineyard museum (just across the street from the church)

What's not included

Entrance ticket/visit to 'The Last Supper'

Where

Corso Magenta 65, 20123 Milan MI, Italy

Meeting point:

Santa Maria delle Grazie (Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milano MI, Italy)

What to remember

We recommend downloading in advance the audio guide on your device and to bring with you your personal earphones (speakerphones are not allowed in the church)
Appropriate clothing is recommended for a place of worship
Opening times for visitors: from Monday to Saturday 09:30-12:30 and 15:30-18:00. Access to the church for visitors is not allowed during religious services
Leonardo da Vinci's painting “The Last Supper” is not in the church

Provider

Vox SpA

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

What people say about this experience

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