Sforza Castle Tour: Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini Artistic Legacy in Milan's Renaissance Gem

Unveil Michelangelo’s last masterpiece, the Pietà Rondanini, in Milan’s Sforza Castle. Explore the Renaissance gem and discover the secrets of Milan’s powerful families in this 1.5-hour guided tour.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Castello Sforzesco - is a large fortified complex built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza. Over the centuries it has undergone changes and transformations and has been restored by great names such as Luca Beltrami. It houses unique pieces such as the Pietà Rondanini.
What's Included
  • Small group for a personalized experience
  • Licensed tour guide for insightful storytelling
  • Entry tickets to Sforza Castle included
  • Complimentary headphones for groups of 11 or more
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Extras
Additional Information

Italy’s Renaissance influence extends beyond Florence, and you can find evidence of this era in Milan as well!
Discover Michelangelo’s final masterpiece at Sforza Castle, nestled in the center of Milan. A short distance from Duomo, the Cathedral, holds a stunning work of art: Pietà Rondanini by Michelangelo.
This incredible sculpture was completed by him…

Location
Filarete Tower
Piazza Castello
Meeting Point: Piazza Castello (under "Filarete" clock tower), in front of the Sforza Castle (NO inside the courtyards) Look for a guide with "HIDDEN EXPERIENCES" flag or sign. Please be on time. Latecomers will not be accepted.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Monica_b
Feb 19, 2025
Excellent tour guide with... - Excellent tour guide with a lot of knowledge I recommend this Viator tour We enjoyed every moment of the visit.
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Avelli3000
Jan 23, 2025
Our guide was absolutely... - Our guide was absolutely wonderful! The tour was very informative and I would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a historical background on the castle!
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817ferryw
Jan 4, 2025
Milan amazing tour guide - Fabio is an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic sharing all the stories, background and insights for Milan tour. Highly recommended
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Anna_f
Dec 24, 2024
Do this your first!! - The tour gives you a history and orientation of the castle and a tour of some small sections but there is a lot more to see and your ticket allows you entrance to it all. Go in the morning and plan to stay the day or return later. The tickets are good for all day up to 5 pm. We had planned another excursion later that day and I was sorry for it because there was still so much else to see. Also, do this tour early in your stay in Milan because it orients you to the history and geography of Milan itself. Everything made a lot more sense after learning the history of the Sforza castle. Make sure this is in your list of things to do!!
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Bedoor_m
Dec 5, 2024
Great Tour and Guide - This was a great experience. It was a small group tour (total of 4). The guide was very sweet, knowledgeable, and delivers the information in a greatest way. I totally recommend this tour.
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Cyndy_k
Nov 22, 2024
Worth the time and scheduling of this tour. - The guided experience was exceptional! Our guide Maria was extremely knowledgeable about the history and specificity of both topics. Maria was an excellent communicator to convey all the interesting history and facts. We really enjoyed our tour and all the information we received.
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Haya_a
Nov 19, 2024
sforza castle private tour - We enjoyed our private tour with Simone, His English is very good and clear to understand, He is very knowledgeable of the history of the place we visited and he answered all of our questions and wonders.
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Deborah_d
Nov 16, 2024
Wonderful experience - Simon our guide was wonderful so fun and knowledgeable too!! We had a great time on his tour 100%. Thank you Deb D San Diego CA
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750dimitrisl
Oct 26, 2024
Castle Museum - Sforza Castle is an amazing place to visit. We have been there a couple of times and it was nice to visit again. It's a museum housing masterpieces of great painters and sculptors. Some of Michelangelo's works are kept there like the Rondanini Pietà on which he worked for over ten years until his death.
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Miellemandy
Dec 28, 2024
Must visit in milano - Good experience in the middle of the city. Walking distance from our hotel in porta venezia, also walking distance to duomo milano and brera area. So you can do all of those place in one go. The Castello was beautiful and clean. There was a small shop in the back area of the castle on the way to parco sempione selling hot choco and fries that were really one of the best we had in milano.
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