Private Tour - Trastevere and Villa Farnesina

5.0 (39 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
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Overview

A walking tour to discover the ancient district of Trastevere. This neighborhood is still considered today one of the authentical original areas of Rome. It became famous for food and wine and today it is a perfect place to understand the development of the city especially in the Middle Ages. Here, in fact, we will visit many important Churches created in those times with incredible decorations and mosaics. We will have the opportunity to visit a XVI Villa too, in order to enjoy the Renaissance work of Raphael, whose lover lived in this district. We can consider this district of Rome a Museum at the open air.
Some of the highlights of this Tour:

- Villa Farnesina
- Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Walking throught the characteristic roads of the district
- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
- Crypt of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

- Marble statues of Roman and Greek Gods

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Tickets
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transportation

What to expect

  1. Villa Farnesina
    1h · Admission ticket included
    An incredible XVI century Villa that will give you the opportunity to admire the incredible work of one of the best artists of the Renaissance: Raphael. With his school of painters he decorated the Villa of a banker, Agostino Chigi, that decided to build a sumptuous Villa, by the river. We will understand the propaganda decoration and the life of artists and noble man of that time.
  2. Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere
    20m
    Walking through the neighborhood, we will get to see some of the greatest churches of Rome, specifically the first dedicated to the Virgin Mary in rome: Santa Maria in Trastevere. The real beauty in this church are the mosaics dating back to the XIII century.
  3. Trastevere
    Pass by
    We will walk in this historical and authentical district of Rome, famous for food, wine and traditions.
  4. Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
    30m · Admission ticket included
    A hidden jem, that needs to be discovered in the district of Trastevere. Amazing mosaics and history for the church that has become famous all over the world for its choir. We will visit if possible (it depends on the nuns managing the building) the crypt and the ancient Roman undergrounds of the Church.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. We will hold a sign with your name.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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