Da Vinci's Last Supper Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Getting started

Meet your expert guide at the designated meeting point in Milan. From there, you'll head directly to the location of The Last Supper. Bypass the usual long lines at Santa Maria delle Grazie church and Leonardo’s Last Supper Museum with your skip-the-line entry tickets.

What to expect

• The Last Supper: Step into the room that houses Leonardo da Vinci’s original world-famous masterpiece, and enjoy a peaceful 15 minutes in front of it. Your guide will provide detailed insights into the painting's historical context, its restoration, and the symbolism behind it.

• Expert guide: Enjoy a guided tour with an experienced professional who will share captivating stories and facts that bring the masterpiece and the other architectural marvels at Santa Maria delle Grazie to life.

• Milan's Renaissance art: Throughout the tour, your guide will also highlight the significance of Milan in the Renaissance period and its influence on art and culture.

Wrapping up

After experiencing The Last Supper, your guide will offer recommendations on other sites to visit in Milan, or you can choose to explore the city on your own at your leisure.

Da Vinci's Last Supper Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Reserve your spot to bypass bustling lines and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of Santa Maria delle Grazie, where Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece awaits. This tour is crafted for explorers of art, devotees of history, and seekers of spiritual insight, offering an exclusive 15-minute slot to study The Last Supper up close. With a small group option of just twelve guests, this experience provides unparalleled interaction with your guide who expertly illuminates every brushstroke and historical nuance. This tour weaves art history and faith into a tapestry that offers unforgettable encounters while understanding the delicate balance between preservation and public access.

Visiting Santa Maria delle Grazie's Timeless Fresco

Access Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper during the tour, showcasing the pinnacle of Renaissance painting. Step into the historic refectory to witness this masterpiece as it captures the dramatic moment Jesus announces his betrayal among his disciples. The fresco, painted between 1495 and 1498, measures approximately 4.6 meters in height and 8.8 meters in width, revealing Leonardo's masterful use of perspective and light. Marvel at how each apostle’s expression and posture conveys unique personality traits and emotional states, creating a narrative that transcends time and space.

Exploring Santa Maria delle Grazie's Architectural Wonders

Experience the Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie as part of your comprehensive itinerary, featuring not only The Last Supper but also an array of architectural marvels. Admire the elegant cloisters adorned with intricate carvings and serene courtyards that offer tranquil spaces for reflection. As you wander through the church’s main nave and side chapels, note the harmonious blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles evident in every column and vaulted ceiling. This tour enables visitors to delve into the rich history and spiritual significance embedded within these hallowed walls.

Discovering Santa Maria delle Grazie's Artistic Heritage

Explore the rest of Santa Maria delle Grazie as part of your tour package, uncovering an array of artistic treasures beyond The Last Supper. Admire frescoes and sculptures by other renowned artists like Donato Bramante and Filippino Lippi, who contributed to the church’s splendor during its construction in the 15th century. Delve into the history of each piece as your guide shares insights about their creation and significance within Italian art history. This experience showcases the basilica's enduring artistic legacy.

Wandering Santa Maria delle Grazie's Historical Halls

Discover the historical heart of Santa Maria delle Grazie as you navigate through its various chambers, each telling a unique story of faith and devotion. From the grandeur of the main altar to the quietude of the cloistered nuns' quarters, every corner echoes with tales from centuries past. Your guide will illuminate these spaces with anecdotes about significant events that have unfolded within them, creating a vivid tapestry of religious and cultural history.

Tour Highlights

• Reserve 15-minute slot to view The Last Supper
• Bypass long lines for immediate access to fresco
• Explore Santa Maria delle Grazie’s architectural splendor comprehensively
• Enjoy small group setting of just twelve guests uniquely interactive
• Receive expert-led tour providing historical and artistic insights impressively
• Upgrade option for exclusive behind-the-scenes experience spectacularly

Embark on a journey through time with this comprehensive guided tour, navigating the rich tapestry of art history and spirituality. Designed to captivate explorers of art, devotees of faith, and seekers of knowledge, it offers an intimate connection with one of the world’s most revered works of art. This experience weaves historical narratives and artistic brilliance into a memorable encounter that leaves visitors pondering the enduring power of Leonardo da Vinci's genius like an eternal flame flickering in the shadows of time.