Embark on a captivating journey through art and history with this guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece, the Last Supper. Your journey begins in front of the magnificent Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where you'll meet your knowledgeable guide. The Church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for housing this renowned artwork.
Upon meeting your guide, you’ll start a brief preparation for the visit (ID check, temperature etc.), it would take some minutes, and it’s mandatory for all visitors to ensure smooth access to the site.
The tour starts with an insightful overview outside the church, where the guide delves into the fascinating history of both the painting and the sacred surroundings, Leonardo’s works, art and importance for the city of Milan.
This engaging introduction spans approximately 30 to 40 minutes, providing a rich context for the masterpiece that awaits within. After the preparation, you’ll be ready for your bucket list activity: see Leonardo’s Last Supper. Admiring this unique masterpiece is for sure a lifetime experience, not just for the importance and fame of this mural painting, but because it’s extremely delicate, and the conservation is difficult. This is one of the reasons why the visit to the mural painting lasts around 15 minutes, enough to admire the details of this incredible work of art and to take some memorable pictures (no flash allowed).
