Mantua · Italy
UNESCO World Heritage site since 2008Ducal Palace, Mantua tickets: €18
Main adult ticket: Ducal Palace with the Castle of San Giorgio (Camera degli Sposi) and the Archaeological Museum. Every ticket type is listed here, checked on the official site in October 2026.
Part of the World Heritage site Mantua and Sabbioneta.
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- Ducal Palace with the Castle of San Giorgio (Camera degli Sposi) and the Archaeological MuseumUnder 18s free. Timed entry for the Camera degli Sposi; free audio guideChild Free€18
- Ducal Palace without the Castle (Camera degli Sposi)Valid for a month€11
- EU citizens aged 18 to 25€2
- Guided tour (add-on, weekends)€9
- Amico di Palazzo Ducale annual pass€25
Main ticket €18 (about US$20 · £15, 2026-10-23 rates)
Checked October 2026 on the official site
Free entry
Under 18s; EU disabled visitors and a companion; ICOM members; EU tour guides. Everyone on the first Sunday of the month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (optional booking €1). Every free day in Europe
Booking
Buy at the ticket office in Piazza Sordello or ahead online through CoopCulture (mantovaducale.coopculture.it), advised at busy times to secure a Camera degli Sposi time. Enter from Piazza Castello at your booked time; exit in Piazza Sordello. Groups must book.
World Heritage site
Part of Mantua and Sabbioneta, on UNESCO's list since 2008. Listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.
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Questions
How much does it cost to visit the Ducal Palace, Mantua?
The main adult ticket (Ducal Palace with the Castle of San Giorgio (Camera degli Sposi) and the Archaeological Museum) costs €18, about US$20 · £15. Prices were checked on the official website in October 2026.
Can you visit the Ducal Palace, Mantua for free?
Under 18s; EU disabled visitors and a companion; ICOM members; EU tour guides. Everyone on the first Sunday of the month, 25 April, 2 June and 4 November (optional booking €1).
Do you need to book Ducal Palace, Mantua tickets in advance?
Buy at the ticket office in Piazza Sordello or ahead online through CoopCulture (mantovaducale.coopculture.it), advised at busy times to secure a Camera degli Sposi time. Enter from Piazza Castello at your booked time; exit in Piazza Sordello. Groups must book.
Is the Ducal Palace, Mantua a World Heritage site?
Yes: it's part of the World Heritage site Mantua and Sabbioneta, on UNESCO's list since 2008, listed as an exchange of ideas and rare evidence of a culture.