Overview
Visit Villa Farnesina and discover Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael and his disciples on this exclusive 2.5 hour private tour led by a local top-rated guide. You will skip-the-lines with reserved access and entrance fees included.
You will feel like going back to the XVI century exploring the spectacular rooms and gardens of the Villa enjoying Raphael's Stories of Cupid and Venus and other unique artqorks by other famous masters such as Peruzzi, Del Piombo, Giulio Romano and Sodoma.
Your guide will make you relive the past by using Ipad and other multimedia and visual tools that will make your visit truly interactive. Feel free to ask all the questions you want and to customize the tour if you wish. If time permits you can also extend your visit to the pictoresque surrounding area of Trastevere.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private tour
Professional art historian guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Ticket Office of Villa Farnesina
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please bring ID card or Passport for children below 10 to get free admission for them
What to expect
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Villa Farnesina
2 hours
Enjoy an exclusive 2.5 hour tour of Villa Farnesina and the surrounding Trastevere area. The villa is considered one of the most precious examples of Italian Renaissance architecture and paintings.
A top-rated expert local guide will take you through its spectacular rooms decorated by some of the best XV century artists, in particular Raphael and his disciples. You will see mythological and classic frescos by Sebastiano del Piombo, Giulio Romano,Sodoma and Peruzzi.
The palace used to be the residence of the Pope's banker Agostino Chigi and of the Farnese famiy later on. It contains also Raphael's unique masterpieces such as the Stories of Cupid and Venus and the Tryumph of Galatea. -
Trastevere
30 min
Your private guide will take you back in time to Roman Renaissance revealing facts, anectodes and curiosities with the help of multimedia tools and ipad to make your experience truly engaging and unforgettable.
If time permits, after the visit of the Villa you can extend the tour to the surrounding pictoresque area of Trastevere to see other interesting sites of the city. The meeting point will be the entrance of the Palace or your hotel if located in the area. You will love the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Skip-the-line Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Paintings private tour led by a local guide
Can I cancel Skip-the-line Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Paintings private tour led by a local guide for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
Ticket Office of Villa Farnesina
What's included?
- Private tour
- Professional art historian guide
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Villa Farnesina, Trastevere.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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