Walking Tour of Renaissance Treasures and The Last Supper

If you want to discover Milan’s unexpected Renaissance side, choose this 2-hour walking tour.

Start at the magnificent Santa Maria delle Grazie church, a true Bramante masterpiece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and then go to the Dominican convent to see the famous “Last Supper” on display.

Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mural painting is a must-see for anyone interested in Renaissance art. It features the gestures and expressions of Jesus and the 12 Apostles, as well as details about the composition, perspective effects, and use of colors. Our guide will explain the composition, perspective effects, and use of colors.

A few blocks away is a hidden gem of the city: the 16th-century church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, also known as the “Sistine Chapel” of Milan, which is considered one of the city’s finest yet almost unknown artistic jewels. Here disciples of Leonardo decorated the walls, the side chapels, and the ceiling with colorful frescos of uncomparable beauty. Allow this masterpiece from the Renaissance to overwhelm you!

You should next visit the enormous and imposing Castello Sforzesco, a magnificent Renaissance court encircled by the breathtaking Sempione Park. Learn more about the Sforza family and the reasons why the dukes of Milan hired Leonardo, who resided here as a guest for decades, as you cross the Clock Tower of this iconic Milan landmark and stroll through the Army courtyard.