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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Professional art historian guide
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
Departure Point
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 12, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Via dei Banchi Vecchi, 12
Look for the guide with a JOY OF ROME sign
Trastevere, 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.
Villa Farnesina, 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. 60 minutes
Piazza Trilussa, Rome, Italy Heart of Trastevere district
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
marinaaW3811BD
02 May 2023
Francesca and the Joy of Rome team gave us a fantastic tour of Villa Farnesina and have been incredibly helpful.
We highly reccommend!
Moominskaya
24 Sep 2022
We met Nicole at the Chiesa Nuova and she gave us a fascinating walking tour through the banking centre of late medieval Rome, Via Giulia and over the Ponte Sisto to Trastevere. Seeing Raphael’s house was a highlight and it was a joy to listen to Nicole talking about the city she knows and loves.
The Villa Farnesina is a real jewel, with beautifully decorated rooms by Sodoma and the superb Raphael frescoes of Cupid and Psyche.
Nicole had even brought a book to show us where all the fruits came from and she told us about the various colours and pigments used.
Nicole was a friendly and engaging leader and the brilliant tour she gave us simply opened up the city for us. She even pointed out an excellent pizzeria for lunch.
ssgjgg
09 Sep 2022
A wonderful tour of Villa Farnesina and Trastavere!
Serena was a 5 Star guide! She was professional and knowledgeable and tailored her commentary to our needs. Her words brought to life the beauty and significance of what we saw and gave us a deeper appreciation for the history and people of the area.
We would absolutely give her our highest praise and recommendations!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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