Pantheon Guided Tour
At a Glance
Highlights
- Travel through time and go on an official guided tour of a stunning ancient Roman temple, the Pantheon.
- See the famed elephant and its obelisk, designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Marvel at the Pantheon and its oculus, also known as the 'Eye of the Pantheon.'
- Pay your respects to Raphael, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, when you visit his tomb.
- Fun fact: Each column of the Pantheon is carved out of a single stone and is as high as 15 meters. Wonder how the Romans transported them from Egypt 2000 years back!
Tour Details
Enjoy an hour-long official guided tour of the Eternal City's most beautiful ancient temple, the Pantheon. With fewer than 10 people per group, you can admire such sights as the Elephant by Bernini with personalized attention from your guide. On the side of the square that supports the elephant and its obelisk, the plinth refers to Isis and is dedicated to St Mary. The reader is reminded that it takes a robust spirit, like that of an elephant, to support reliable wisdom.
See also the Pantheon with its oculus, also known as the 'Eye of the Pantheon.' Interestingly, on the midday of every 21 April (the founding date of Rome), the sunlight strikes the metal grille above the door, filling the entranceway with light. This would have illuminated the emperor in ancient times. Visit Raphael's tomb, one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance. Learn all about the Basilica of Neptune, built in celebration of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa's naval victories at Mylae, Naulochus, and Actium.
See the original Roman streets, the flood marks, and the marble freezes. Along the way, you will learn lots of fun facts as you see one of the top ten sights in Rome. Itinerary The Facade The Elephant Neptune The Oculus The Royals
What's Included
- Guided tour of the Pantheon with skip-the-line entry
- English, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
- Assistance at the meeting point
Is This Tour Worth It?
This food & wine activity is well-reviewed at 4.4/5 across 960 reviews, running 1 hour from ~$27 per person, with free cancellation available.
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- +Strong rating: 4.4/5
- +Free cancellation
- +3 items included
- +Well-reviewed: 960 ratings
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