Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery Tours and Tickets

The Biblioteca Ambrosiana, founded by Cardinal Federico Borromeo in 1607 and opened in 1609, is one of the first libraries built by a private patron to be opened for public reading. In the magnificent building in the heart of Milan, planned by Lelio Buzzi and Francesco Maria Richini, the cardinal assembled one of the largest collections of Greek, Latin, vulgar and several oriental languages manuscripts, in addition to precious religious  and  private collections' funds.Books need skillful hands that take care of paper, binding and its finishing in order to resist to the signs of the time. Visit one of the oldest bookbindery in Milan, honored with the Historical Shop recognition. From leather's binding to marbled paper, everything is handcrafted according to ancient techniques handed down from generation to generation. 

See Milan in true Italian style - from the seat of a restored vintage Fiat 500! Let an expert chauffeur zip through the city streets while you relax and take in the sights like the Sforza Castle, Royal Villa, La Scala opera house and the majestic Duomo. Choose from several different tour lengths and itineraries, including a night tour for a romantic urban experience.

Make your booking to see 'The Last Supper' by Leonardo da Vinci with skip-the-line access, including entry to the Ambrosiana Art Gallery the same day. Choose a date and time for your visit to see 'The Last Supper,' which often books up months in advance. Make the most of your time in Milan with a visit to the Ambrosiana Art Gallery during the other half of your 'Last Supper' tour day.

Hop on a rickshaw, and see the sights of Milan at a more leisurely pace. As a driver pedals you around the fashionable Italian city, you'll pass Castello Sforzesco, Parco Sempione, La Scala, and more. Even better: Your tour comes with a ticket to see Leonardo da Vinci's' The Last Supper' - the 15th-century mural that's one of the world's must-see paintings.

Get a close-up view of Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece, 'The Last Supper' with this exciting guided tour. In addition to your skip-the-line-admission the 'The Last Supper,' see the 'Atlantic Codex,' a 12-volume bound set of drawings and writings by Da Vince in the late fifteen and early sixteenth century. Then explore with your guide the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This 3-hour tour is a great way to learn about one of the world's greatest artists.

Explore two of Leonardo da Vinci's most famous works, The Last Supper and the Codex Atlanticus, on a 3-hour small-group tour. Start by exploring the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, home to the beautiful fresco painting of Jesus and his apostles. Then head to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana to see the Codex Atlanticus, Leonardo's large collection of manuscripts and drawings from the years 1478 through 1519.

Get a peek at the largest collection of Leonardo da Vinci's personal notes and sketches, pages from the Codex Atlanticus, exhibited at the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana in Milan. This admission ticket gets you in to see the Codex exhibit, the library where the entire 1,000-page Codex is stored, and the museum's permanent collection of paintings by masters such as Carvaggio and Raphael.

See the best of Milan at your own pace with the Milano Card, offering three days' worth of free entry and discounts to the city's top attractions. Discounted or free entry to museums, travel for free on public transportation for 48 or 72 hours and receive discounts on theater, bike rentals, restaurants, outlet shopping tours, taxis and more. You'll also receive a map of Milan to help you navigate as you explore this vibrant city at your leisure.