The private guided tour behind closed doors of the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan offers an exhilarating journey through 600 years of beauty and history. It's a rare opportunity to appreciate the art of great Renaissance and Baroque artists without the bustling hoards of tourists that usually crowd through Italy's most popular museums.

Behind closed doors with Leonardo, Tiziano, Caravaggio and Raffaello

Numerous leaves from Leonardo da Vinci's 'Codex Atlanticus', plus his 'Portrait of a Musician'; Titian's 'Adoration of the Magi'; Caravaggio's 'Basket of Fruit'; Raphael's 'School of Athens'... these are just some of the breathtaking masterpieces you can admire on an exclusive out-of-hours tour of the fascinating halls at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan, one of the first museums in Italy to open its doors to the public. The visit takes place in the company of an expert historian, to make this wonderfully fascinating experience even richer.

Italy

Milan

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá

pinacoteca-ambrosiana

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

The doors of La Scala open to receive our guests in private, where they can discover details that are not seen on stage, but that have nevertheless helped to form the legendary La Scala that we know and love today. The museum offers the opportunity to get up close and personal with those who have forged the history of the world’s most famous opera house. Here, the figures of Toscanini, Donizetti, Puccini, Verdi, Strepponi, Pasta, Duse, Callas, Fracci and Roberto Bolle come to life through stage costumes, paintings and sculptures that you can admire and learn about from experts in the field.

Behind the scenes of La Scala

This unique experience is supported by two icons from the world of polo and guests will feel fully immersed in the experience thanks to La Martina, a premium clothing brand known for its expertise in the design of technical polo equipment, and La Mimosa Polo Club ASD, with its head Stefania Annunziata, daughter of the famous Italian polo player and pioneer, Horacio Annunziata. This club offers extensive facilities with stables for around 80 horses, two regulation polo fields, a sand track, a polo arena and a beautiful park to explore. There is also a club house and a school led by a federal instructor.

The noble game of Polo

This experience takes place in the heart of Quadrilatero della Moda, the upscale fashion district that is home to the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum. Our journey through history shall begin on foot at the Palazzo Cordusio, where we will reveal some hidden spots and hear fascinating anecdotes from our expert guide who will be leading us throughout the day. As we move inside the beautiful 19th century residence, we shall see how every little detail radiates with the magic of the Renaissance.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá, Milano, Italy

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