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Admire Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper on this exclusive private tour
Enter San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, known as the "Sistine Chapel of Milan"
Explore Bramante's fascinating optical illusions at charming San Satiro Church
Savor a snack and a typical coffee at the most well known historic bakeries of Milan
Revel in the luxury of priority access to the Duomo interior and the Duomo terraces
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LivTours’ Last Supper Tour is the perfect showcase of this urbane city ; from fashion to finance to fine art with a bit of history in the mix! This private tour is packed with thousands of years of history, highlights Milan’s most admired masterpieces, such as Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, a perfect example of the Italian Renaissance. Your private Last Supper Tour also includes visits to the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, built in the 15th Century, it houses da Vinci’s The Last Supper; San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore known as the Sistine Chapel of the north; the Piazza degli Affari the heart of the country’s financial district; stop for a typical Milanese coffee at an historic coffee bar; and of course visit Milan’s Italian Gothic architectural wonder – the Duomo.
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Your LivTours Last Supper Tour begins at the centrally located UNESCO World Heritage site of Santa Maria delle Grazie where you will meet your expert private guide. You will dive right in on this private tour by seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper, with skip the line tickets and exclusive restricted access. Your LivTours guide will give you an idea of why this painting has won the art world over and give you a sense of da Vinci’s place in the Renaissance. Your LivTours tour will give you direct access to the renowned painting and you will access to the refectory which holds a limited amount of patrons for viewing, so you and a handful of visitors will be privy to exclusive viewing to see the painting close enough to truly experience it in all its glory. This is a once in a lifetime experience which you will keep within your vacation memories for years to come.
Known for its intricate detail and masterful precision, da Vinci’s Last Supper captures the expressive moments of Jesus and his disciples during the moment that Christ reveals he will soon be betrayed by one of his own. The great master’s geometric composition highlights the central figure of Christ with diagonal positioning of characters which all connect to Christ. Learn how most of the brushstrokes in this painting are not original due to the dry plaster technique that da Vinci chose to use, instead of the fresco technique. You will soon understand why this painting is a revered heirloom into the minds of geniuses of the past.
Your tour begins with one of the most important works of art in Milan, now it is time to get to know Milan. You and your guide will walk through the bustling streets of the city center and make your way over to the San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore which is home to numerous 16th century frescoes by Bernadino Luini, Antonio Campi and Simone Peterzano. Hear the life and death of Santa Caterina, whose stories inspired one of the chapels within the church and its Luini frescoes. This is no ordinary church – San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of the North. A must for art lovers.
Now it is time to live like a local by enjoying an afternoon coffee break, but this will be no ordinary coffee bar. Your guide will take you to a landmark establishment that has been serving locals coffee for almost 200 years. This elegant coffee bar is decorated with precious green marble floors, while silk fabrics which adorn the walls just behind the glass cases filled with typical treats. This is more than just a simple coffee break!
Now that you have had your caffeine fix, it is time to get down to business, literally, your guide accompanies you to the economic pulse of the city – Italy’s only stock exchange. Milan, stepped in history, is also no stranger to modern and contemporary art, but one particular piece is the most controversial – Il Dito, known as “the middle finger”, by Maurizio Cattelan was a temporary sculpture which soon became a permanent fixture.
Your private tour heads off to see one of the most famous optical illusions, quite popular during the Renaissance, the technique was used to give a sense of depth to paintings. Donato Bramante took this to a whole new level in this small church with very big surprises hidden inside. San Satiro is not only an example of skill and technique in artwork, but can also be classified among the “magic” of the city.
Your Milan Last Supper Tour with Duomo will end just in front of one of the most recognized landmarks of Milan, the cathedral which took nearly 600 years to finish – the Duomo of Milan. Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, this Roman Catholic church is a perfect example of Italian Gothic architecture, built under Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo and remains the current seat for the Archbishop of Milan.
Your tour guide will leave you with skip-the-line access tickets to the Duomo and its terraces. But you will get an extensive explanation on what to focus on as you wander the cathedral at your leisure. It is strongly suggested to take advantage of your skip-the-line access to the terraces as they give a 360 degree absolutely breathtaking panoramic view of Milan.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
LivTours’ group size of max 6 participants is and always has been based on sustainable travel and especially in these new times, we are proud to be at the forefront of the innovation, changes, and challenges that are presented to us during this post-pandemic time. At the moment, due to COVID-19 safety regulations, the museums and sites visited on this tour require wearing a mask while on the site. Please bring one for every participant over 6 years of age.
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