The Last Supper guided tour in Milan: Leonardo's masterpiece

Stand before Leonardo's fresco and learn what each disciple reveals

A guided tour of Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, led by a knowledgeable local guide in English. You'll see the Renaissance masterpiece up close, learn da Vinci's artistic techniques, and discover the historical stories woven into the painting. The tour includes entrance to the fresco and an audio system so you hear every detail of the guide's explanation.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. The Last SupperEntry included15m
2. Santa Maria delle Grazie45m

Visit The Last Supper and church

• See The Last Supper painting
• Explore Santa Maria delle Grazie church

The experience

The Last Supper hangs in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie, a 15th-century convent in Milan where Ludovico Sforza once ruled the city. Your guide meets you and takes you through the church's architecture before leading you into the room where da Vinci painted his most famous work directly onto the wall. The fresco shows the moment Christ announces his betrayal to the twelve disciples seated around the table, and nearly five centuries later, the painting still holds its power, though it has survived wars, neglect and restoration.

Your guide explains da Vinci's technique: how he chose to paint on dry plaster instead of wet, giving him time to layer colors and revise, and how that choice also made the work fragile. You'll learn what each disciple's gesture and expression meant, the symbolism hidden in the food and objects on the table, and why this painting changed how artists thought about composition and human emotion. The audio system lets you hear clearly even in a room full of other visitors, so you catch the details that make the difference between seeing a famous painting and understanding it.

The tour moves at the pace of explanation rather than rushing through. You have time to look and absorb. Wheelchair access is available throughout the convent and the refectory, and public transportation stops nearby if you're traveling without a car.

What’s included

• Entrance ticket to see the Last Supper fresco.
• audio system so you hear the guide's explanation clearly.
• a live guide in English who is knowledgeable about da Vinci's techniques, the painting's history and the stories of the disciples portrayed in the work.

Options for this experience

2 options

Last Supper tour conducted in EnglishAvailable from 22 Dec · 15:15

English-language tour for a small group08:00 and 15:15VIP small group: the journey is taken with no more than 12 people, offering a more specialized experience.

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Information

Lasts 1h, runs Tuesday and Friday at 15:15 and 08:00, from € 69 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday: 15:15Friday: 08:00Other times ›

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupUp to 34

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by Crown Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want a guide to walk you through the painting's details and meanings rather than viewing it on your own. The live explanation transforms what you see into a story about Renaissance art, da Vinci's genius, and the historical moment the fresco captures.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years); Infant (under 2).

What exactly is Leonardo's Last Supper, and why is it so famous?

The Last Supper is a fresco Leonardo da Vinci painted in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie in the 1490s, showing Christ's final meal with his disciples before his crucifixion. It is considered one of the greatest paintings ever made because of da Vinci's revolutionary approach to composition, his ability to capture human emotion in a single moment, and the technical mastery he brought to the work, even though he chose a painting method that made the fresco difficult to preserve.

Will I actually see the original painting, or is it a copy or reproduction?

You see the original fresco that Leonardo painted on the wall of the refectory at Santa Maria delle Grazie. The painting has been restored multiple times over the centuries because of its fragile condition, but you are standing in front of da Vinci's actual work, not a replica.

How long does the tour take?

The tour lasts about an hour, giving you time to see the fresco, hear your guide's explanation of da Vinci's techniques and the painting's meanings, and take in the details without feeling rushed.

What does the audio system do during the tour?

The audio system amplifies your guide's voice so you can hear clearly throughout the refectory, which is especially helpful in a room where other visitors and groups are also present. It ensures you don't miss the guide's explanations of the painting's hidden meanings and historical context.

Is the convent and the refectory accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, Santa Maria delle Grazie is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces throughout the convent and the refectory where the Last Supper is displayed are accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.