Last Supper & Santa Maria Itinerary
Your day begins with your private guide meeting you at your hotel. The timing is built around your reserved entry to The Last Supper, with the rest of the route planned around it.
The Last Supper: Leonardo da Vinci
Arrive at Santa Maria delle Grazie for your scheduled entry to see The Last Supper, one of the most requested tickets in Italy and strictly limited in access.
Before entering, your guide will explain how Leonardo created the painting, why his technique caused it to deteriorate, and how it has been restored over time. This preparation is important, as the visit inside is short and controlled.
Once inside, you’ll have a limited viewing window. Your guide will help you focus on key details, including how the scene is structured, the positioning of the figures, and the expressions that define the moment.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
After viewing the painting, continue with Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Your guide will explain the church itself and how it functioned within a Dominican convent. You’ll see how the refectory, where The Last Supper is located, connects to the rest of the building and why Leonardo’s work was placed here.
Sforza Castle: Leonardo’s Milan
Continue to Castello Sforzesco.
This was the seat of the Sforza family, who ruled Milan during Leonardo’s time. As you walk through the courtyards, your guide will explain how the castle was used and how it shaped the city.
You’ll also hear about Leonardo’s work for the court, linking this stop directly back to the morning visit.
Lunch Break: Central Milan
Stop for lunch at a restaurant in central Milan.
Your guide will recommend a place nearby, allowing you to take a break before continuing.
Ambrosian Library: Leonardo’s Work
After lunch, visit the Ambrosian Library.
Inside, you’ll see manuscripts and works connected to Leonardo da Vinci, including pages from his notebooks. Your guide will explain what you’re looking at and how these materials show how he worked.
Milan Cathedral (Duomo)
Finish with a visit to Milan Cathedral, one of the city’s most recognized landmarks.
Your guide will take you through the interior, explaining how it was built over centuries and what defines its design. You’ll have time to walk through the space and take in the scale, architectural details, sculptures, and stained glass.
Return to Your Hotel
At the end of your experience, your guide will accompany you back to your hotel or a central location, depending on your plans.
