Villa Farnesina in Trastevere PRIVATE Walking Tour
Rome, Italy
Discover the enchanting Villa Farnesina (entrace fee at your own expense) with an art historian! A magnificent example of a Roman Renaissance villa, enriched by unique Raphael frescoes! The banker Agostino Chigi wanted the artist of the pope and many others to turn his week end mansion into a gem. Oroscope, Zodiac, symbols and Pagan gods...You will not belive this was the villa of one of the most importan man in the history of the Church! Follow your guide as they provide insight about one of the most charming and ancient districts of the eternal city. Discover an authentic Roman neighborhood of Trastevere on this 2-hours walking tour. Lose yourself in the winding alleys and escape the crowd of the city with your private tour!
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Pass By: Trastevere, 00153 Rome Italy
Meet your guide at 10am in via dei Banchi Vecchi to begin your exploration of Roman custom and tradition. Take a break from the chaos of the rest of the city and see why Trastevere locals consider themselves to be the only 'real' Romans. Get a glimpse of this Roman neighborhood and enjoy the atmosphere in the heart of the quarter. It serves as a delightful meeting place and offers a chance to catch up on local gossip over an apertivi - an alcoholic drink designed to stimulate the appetite.
Stop At: Villa Farnesina, Via della Lungara 230, 00165 Rome Italy
The jewel of Renaissance with magnificent frescoes by Raphael and Sebastiano del Piombo.
You will enter the incredible Villa Farnesina, where the banker Agostino Chigi celebrated the glory of the Renaissance painting in his 'free time' villa. You will see an incredible horoscope painted by Baldassarre Peruzzi as well as the famous Galatea by Raphael complemented perfectly by enchanting gardens.
Throughout your walk you will see aristocratic palaces and their beautiful decorations, hidden workshops and picturesque street corners. Admire towers of the Middle Ages, baronial family palaces from the Renaissance, and papal memories during your relaxing walk as though you were a Roman yourself.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Piazza Trilussa, Rome Italy
Heart of Trastevere district
Inclusions
- Professional art historian guide
Exclusions
- Entrance fees, including the Villa Farnesina entrance fee: 20 EUR each to be paid at the entrance
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please note: entrance fees are not included and are at your own expense
- There is a significant amount of walking: please wear comfortable shoes
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- All the people from 12yrs old in order to be allowed to enter to Museum must show: -An Anti-COVID 19 vaccination certificate valid in EU -A medical certificate of recovery from COVID dated no more than 6 months .
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 7 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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