Discover the Museum and Art Galleries virtual tours
We offer visits related to the most interesting Italian Museums and Galleries
THE GONZAGA HOUSE
THE DUCAL PALACE COMPLEX IN MANTUA
Those who arrive in Mantua are captivated by its unique, timeless allure and welcoming atmosphere. A city which enjoys a breathtaking panorama when viewed from the shores of its lakes.
It appears as though it is suspended above the water, a protagonist of an almost surreal landscape, composed of a balance of history, art and nature. On July 2008 Mantova was introduced to the list of Unesco Sites.
The Palazzo Ducale, where the Gonzaga family lived, is the oldest and most complex prestigious residence in the town with its magnificent rooms, numerous buildings connected by corridors and galleries, courtyards, squares, gardens.
Visits will be presented by local tourist guide Alessia.
FEMALE GENDER AGENDA IN ANCIENT GREECE
ART & ARCHAEOLOGY FROM ATHENIAN MUSEUMS
How was female gender constructed and exploited in the male dominated societies of ancient Greek cities?
What roles were women of citizen and non-citizen status expected to play in the community?
How was their sexuality manipulated both within and outside of marriage?
Finally, how were artistic representations of women, such as our selected exhibits from the National Archaeological and the Kerameikos Museum of Athens, used for manipulating women into conforming to the social standards set by men?
Visits will be presented by local tourist guide Anthi.
THE LAST SUPPER SECRETS
ONE OF THE MOST INTRIGUING DA VINCI'S MASTERPIECES
Leonardo da Vinci, artist, inventor, musician and architect, in Milan will do his best for many years at the court of Moro, getting (and sometimes completing) several commissions
But the greatest challenge will certainly be to complete the Last Supper in the refectory of the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, mausoleum of the Sforza family.
The fresco will not become such following Leonardo's irresistible need to experiment and this will mark the destiny of this masterpiece on the wall forever…
Vistis will be presented by local tourist guide Morena.
TEN MASTERPIECES NOT TO BE MISSED!
A SPECIAL JOURNEY TROUGH BEAUTY AT THE BRERA ART GALLERY
Mantegna, Raphael, Piero della Francesca, Caravaggio and many others. Here are just some of the illustrious masters that you can meet at the Pinacoteca di Brera, through their artworks.
And how to be sure not to miss the unmissable? Easy! Walking virtually in the company of your expert guide, who will proceed without delay through its enormous halls, towards the very masterpieces.
The best of the museum, from your own home!
Visits will be presented by local tourist guide Morena.
THE SISTINE CHAPEL
THE SECRETS OF THE CONCLAVE AND THE MICHELANGELO'S VAULT
Discover all the secrets of Michelangelo’s art, get up on the scaffolding to really zoom into the details and admire the breathtaking colors brought back by the recent somewhat controversial restoration.
The Sistine Chapel is also the place where the Papal election has been held since 1878: get a behind-the-scenes look at the Conclave, that takes place right here everytime a new Pope is being elected.
Join me on this 90-minutes long tour (with ample time for questions!) to have the Sistine Chapel all to yourself!
Visits will be presented by local tourist guide Stefania.
RAPHAEL’S ROOMS IN THE VATICAN
FABULOUS ART AND THE INTRIGUES AT THE PAPAL COURT
Are you an art lover and have you always been fascinated by the incredible life of Raphael, the Renaissance’s golden boy, who managed to gain immortal fame even though he tragically died at 37 years?
Would you love to travel back in time and get a behind-the-scenes look at the papal court, disclosing the tales and scandals that kept the place hopping 500 years ago?
On this tour, we’ll discover the beautiful paintings that decorate the rooms once lived in by the pope, getting inside Raphael’s workshop to see how he conceived and created this incredible artworks.
Visits will be presented by the local guide Stefania.
THE BORGHESE GALLERY
BERNINI’S MASTERPIECES
The Borghese Gallery is a once-in-a-lifetime experience: an overflowing treasure-chest of art set in dazzling grand rooms.
Ravel in the incredible beauty of Baroque art on this 1-hour long tour, getting up close and personal with Gian Lorenzo Bernini, arguably the greatest sculptor of all times.
See how Bernini turns marble into movement, drama, emotion, and light. His incredible masterpieces, such as the David, Apollo and Daphne, the Rape of Proserpina, will captivate you by the incredible skill and the fabulous creativity of the artist.
Visits will be presented by local tourist guide Stefania.
THE SAVOIA FAMILY COURT
VENARIA REALE PALACE AND STUPINIGI ROYAL HUNTING LODGE
Every European royal family used to build its own dwelling for leisure and hunting, showing nobility through architecture.
In 1563 Turin was the capital of the Duchy of Savoia family. The Savoia’s identify themselves through the extraordinary architectural complex that is all now a Unesco heritage since 1997.
Both buildings are masterpieces of the royal architect Filippo Juvarra, undisputed director of an outstanding project of magnificence.
Visits will be presented by the local guide Emanuela.