Private Tour – Trastevere and Villa Farnesina
Rome, Italy
3 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Offered in: English and 1 more
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
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
Tickets
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private transportation
Departure & Return
What To Expect
Itinerary
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
We will walk in this historical and authentical district of Rome, famous for food, wine and traditions.
Admission Ticket Free
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Learn more about cancellations.
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