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This tour focuses on Leonardo as a thinker, inventor, and artist, not just a single masterpiece. Instead of rushing to The Last Supper, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Leonardo’s ideas, experiments, and influence on Milan with access to original works and manuscripts rarely explored in standard city tours.
It’s ideal for travelers who want context, depth, and storytelling, not just a checklist.
- See Leonardo’s Portrait of a Musician at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
- Explore Codex Atlanticus sketches and Leonardo’s inventive ideas.
- Walk along historic Corso Magenta with your expert guide.
- Visit San Maurizio and admire the remarkable Renaissance frescoes.
- Learn about Leonardo’s life, work, and Milanese legacy.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet in front of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Your guide will be holding a “Walks In Europe” sign. Address: Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Conclude your tour at the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, often called the “Sistine Chapel of Milan.”
Itinerary
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1Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Explore Milan through Leonardo’s legacy, guided by a passionate local expert who connects his masterpieces to the streets, buildings, and stories of the city. Begin at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, home to Leonardo’s Portrait of a Musician — the only painting by the master that remains in Milan — alongside extraordinary Renaissance works and original pages from the Codex Atlanticus, revealing Leonardo’s astonishing mind at work. Sketches, inventions, and studies bring you closer to the man behind the legend.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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Continue through Milan’s historic centre, following the paths Leonardo once walked. Along the way, your guide will share stories of his time at the Sforza court, his friendships and rivalries, and the bold ideas that shaped not only art, but engineering, architecture, and urban life.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
The tour concludes at the breathtaking Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, often called the “Sistine Chapel of Milan.” Its richly frescoed interior offers a powerful final chapter to Leonardo’s world — a place where art, faith, and Renaissance ambition meet. This tour is not about rushing through sites. It’s about context, connection, and discovery — seeing Milan as Leonardo saw it, and understanding why his presence here still matters today.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear appropriate clothing suitable for a museum setting and respectful of the church environment.
- Please note that this tour does not include access to The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, as the visit is not part of the itinerary.
- Large bags, backpacks, suitcases, trolleys, helmets, and umbrellas must be left at the museum entrance in the designated areas.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear appropriate clothing suitable for a museum setting and respectful of the church environment.
- Please note that this tour does not include access to The Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie, as the visit is not part of the itinerary.
- Large bags, backpacks, suitcases, trolleys, helmets, and umbrellas must be left at the museum entrance in the designated areas.
- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour.
- It is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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