Sforza Castle Tour: Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini Artistic Legacy in Milan's Renaissance Gem

Unveil Michelangelo’s last masterpiece, the Pietà Rondanini, in Milan’s Sforza Castle. Explore the Renaissance gem and discover the secrets of Milan’s powerful families in this 1.5-hour guided tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castello Sforzesco - is a large fortified complex built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza. Over the centuries it has undergone changes and transformations and has been restored by great names such as Luca Beltrami. It houses unique pieces such as the Pietà Rondanini.
What's Included
  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • Licensed tour guide for insightful storytelling
  • Entry tickets to Sforza Castle included
  • Complimentary headphones for groups of 11 or more
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Extras
Additional Information

Italy’s Renaissance influence extends beyond Florence, and you can find evidence of this era in Milan as well!
Discover Michelangelo’s final masterpiece at Sforza Castle, nestled in the center of Milan. A short distance from Duomo, the Cathedral, holds a stunning work of art: Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo.
This incredible sculpture was completed by him…

Location
Filarete Tower
Piazza Castello
Meeting Point: Piazza Castello (under "Filarete" clock tower), in front of the Sforza Castle (NO inside the courtyards) Look for a guide with "HIDDEN EXPERIENCES" flag or sign. Please be on time. Latecomers will not be accepted.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sherrie_r
Oct 15, 2024
Great historical tour! - Interesting history facts from our tour guide. Beautiful art. Great to see the work of Michelangelo and learn the history of the piece!
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Joy_p
Oct 5, 2024
A highlight of Milan! - Great tour. Our guide was charming and knowledgeable. The structure itself and history of the castle and grounds is fascinating! Not-to-be-missed attraction for Milan visitors! Highly recommend!
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Chrisjj7824wi
Oct 5, 2024
Wonderful guide! - The guide was extremely informative and well organized. She had a lot of great information and was very interested in questions and answering questions. She was on time and very knowledgeable.
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Sherry_s
Oct 4, 2024
Sforza Castle experience - There are many beautiful things to see but our guide was amazing and showed us the highlights with some history but did not overwhelm us with information. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this tour.
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Stacy_p
Oct 3, 2024
Wonderful castle - It is a beautifully restored and maintained historical site that allows you to see and feel what it was like to live in Midevial times.
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Charles_a
Sep 28, 2024
Sforza Castle Tour - Our guide was excellent! He gave us every detail about the castle and its history. His overview of Michelangelo‘s Pieta was amazing.
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Suresh_v
Sep 26, 2024
Good tour - The tour was good. The castle was a good place and had a lot of things to see. The guided tour was an hour and half which is not enough to cover the entire propert. I would recommend getting the audio from the museum for further exploration after the guided part. The tour is worth the money.
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Dongwook_s
Sep 26, 2024
10/10 - Giorgio was extremely knowledgeable and funny. He explained all the details without frustration or judgments. Amazing guide and a fun tour for pieta.
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Caoimhe
Sep 23, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - For September the castle was quite busy, with a lot of people gathering in the most popular sections. My recommendation would be to visit all the smaller galleries and experiences before the main walk around the castle. If you buy the audio guide I would recommend bringing headphones unlike ourselves who totally forgot! Oops! You could stay and explore the castle for quite a while so bring drinks as it gets pretty warm. There is a locker system to store bags and other personal belongings when walking around for only a euro, which you do get back. Just a heads up for tourists - if you have never been to Milan before, be careful for people walking around offering free bracelets, just say no and keep walking as sadly they are there to scam you!!!
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Juan_a
Oct 8, 2024
Worth considering if you have extra time - The guide was informative and knowledgeable, however, the inside of Sforza Castle wasn’t very memorable compared to other must-see sites.
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From $53
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).