Codex Atlanticus and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Discover the antique Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, one of the richest art collections in Italy hosting works by Caravaggio, Titian and Durer and the Codex Atlanticus by Leonardo. Your hearts will miss a beat in front of the glorious Codex, the massive collection of the drawings, texts, and calculations originally drafted by Leonardo da Vinci. His love for Nature inspired him incredible and avant-garde works as a primitive helicopter, works of engineer and that’s not all; Leonardo wrote fairy tales, philosophy notes, and quick sketches he used to develop later on.The Last Supper
Getting access to the Last Supper by Leonardo is not an easy job. Reservations need to be placed long in advance but not too long in advance. Reservation time leaves no tolerance for last-minute changes or delays of any sort. We can arrange a private tour with a guide even out of the ordinary working hours. Imagine the feeling of pure awesome for your clients: standing in front of the masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance with no one around. Our guide will make the best of the visit‘s time by telling why Leonard’s Last Supper was and still is such a change in the history of art and why it is so delicate that the visits are limited and strictly controlled.A Walk through Leonardo’s vineyards
Ludovico il Moro, the Duke of Milan, was enthusiastic about Leonardo’s works. He went so far as to offer his favorite artist a little vineyard right in front of the Basilica delle Grazie, the church where Leonardo was working at The Last Supper. Leonardo used to spend his evenings there: he would cross the little yard in front of the Basilica delle Grazie brushing off the powder of the paints from his clothes and would leave his gaze to move lazily from one vine to the next. Guess what: long and accurate studies enabled oenologists to track down the same vine Leonardo was growing, the Malvasia Aromatica. Touch the same grapes Leonardo touched and sip a glass of Malvasia Aromatica at the end of the visit to call it a day.The Crypt of San Sepolcro, the centre of Milan
When Leonardo visited the crypt he wrote in his portfolio Here lies the center of Milan. Built in 1030 A.D on the cross point between the ancient Roman decumanus (East–West oriented road) and the Roman cardo (North–South oriented road), the crypt still shows the tracks of the original Roman pavement in some areas and scraps of medieval frescoes. A plunge into the past centuries of Milan and an oasis of spirituality right in the heart of the busy city.The Navigli, when Milan lived and buzzed with the water tides
Up to the beginning of the industrial period, Milan was a city on the water: many canals crossed the city boroughs and goods moved along them. The shining white marble covering the Duomo of Milan, the main cathedral of the city, arrived in blocks along with the Naviglio Grande, the main canal. The story says each white block had small but significant writing carved into it: AUFA, Ad Usum Fabricae Ambrosianae. The acronym meant no tax or fee of any kind would be charged on the marble for the cathedral. Discover this story and many others while strolling in one of the most vibrant areas of Milan.An aperitif with Leonardo da Vinci
Plunge in the Italian Renaissance atmosphere: have a toast with Malvasia aromatica and try some Renaissance appetizers reinterpreted by our chef. Let her tell you what Leonardo used to taste when invited to dinner by the Lord of Milan.Details
| Location | Milan |
| Duration | from 2 hours to a full day tour depending on the activities reserved |
| Experience fee | on request |
| Booking | at least 4 weeks in advance |
| Cancellation policy | 14 days in advance. Tickets are non refundable. |
| Special considerations | Last Supper tickets are on sale within 2 months from the visit and sell quickly. Please consider it and plan accordingly |
