Sforza Castle & Pietà Rondanini guided tour: Milan

Stand before Michelangelo's last work and learn the secrets the castle walls hold

A 1.5-hour guided tour of Sforza Castle in Milan includes entry to the fortress and access to Pietà Rondanini, Michelangelo's final sculpture, completed days before his death at 89. Your licensed guide leads a small group through the courtyard and interior, weaving in stories of Leonardo da Vinci and the powerful families who built the castle. The tour operates in English, Spanish, Italian, French and one additional language. Private tours are available as an option at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Sforza Castle and Michelangelo's Pietà

• Visit Sforza Castle courtyard
• Enter the Castle interior
• See Michelangelo's Pietà Rondanini
• Learn about Leonardo Da Vinci
• Hear stories about Milan's families

The experience

Pietà Rondanini sits inside Sforza Castle, a few steps from the Duomo in the heart of Milan. The sculpture is Michelangelo's last masterpiece: carved when he was 89 years old, only days before his death. Unlike the famous Pietà in Rome, this marble work is smaller, more intimate, and carved in a different style altogether. Your guide walks you through the castle's courtyard and interior rooms, explaining how the fifteenth-century fortress was built by Francesco Sforza and later restored by architects like Luca Beltrami, transforming it into the museum it is today.

The tour runs 1.5 hours and stays small: your guide shares stories not just about Michelangelo, but about his friend Leonardo da Vinci and the Milan families whose power shaped the castle's history. From 11 participants onward, headphones let you hear clearly even in crowded rooms. The castle is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work fine if you're traveling with infants or small children. Public transportation stops nearby, and the building itself is accessible throughout.

You can book the tour in your choice of language at checkout, or arrange a private version if you prefer to move at your own pace with a dedicated guide. Gratuities for the guide are optional. Entry tickets are included. Bring your own food and drinks if you plan to spend time in the castle's grounds afterward.

What’s included

• Entry to Sforza Castle.
• small group guided tour with a licensed guide.
• headphones for groups of 11 or more participants.

Options for this experience

3 options

Tour in Italian09:45, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00

Tour in English09:45, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00

Private TourGuide in 5 languages · 09:45, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:45, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

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Is this one for you?Book the shared tour if you want to hear stories about Michelangelo, Leonardo and Milan's history without arranging anything separately. Choose the private option if you'd rather move through the castle at your own pace with a dedicated guide and no other visitors around.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What exactly is Pietà Rondanini and why is it in Milan?

Pietà Rondanini is Michelangelo's final sculpture, completed when he was 89 years old, just days before his death. Unlike his famous Pietà in Rome, this marble work shows Mary cradling Jesus in a different style and smaller scale. It rests inside Sforza Castle in central Milan, a few steps from the Duomo.

How long does the tour take and how many people go?

The guided experience lasts 1.5 hours and keeps to a small group size. From 11 participants onward, you'll wear headphones so you can hear the guide clearly throughout the castle's rooms and courtyard.

Is there a private tour option if I want to go with just my group?

A private tour is available as a purchase option at checkout, allowing you to book the guide and castle experience for your party alone instead of joining a small group.

What's included in the ticket price?

Entry to Sforza Castle and the guided tour with a licensed guide are included. Headphones are provided for groups of 11 or more. Food, drinks and hotel pickup are not included. Gratuities for the guide are optional.

Is the castle accessible if I use a wheelchair or have a stroller?

Yes. Sforza Castle is fully wheelchair accessible, all surfaces and areas are accessible, and strollers work throughout. Public transportation options with accessible vehicles stop nearby as well.