Private Tour – Monti district

Rome, Italy

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icon2 hours 15 minutes  (Approx.)
iconOffered in: English and 1 more
Overview

Monti district, today one of the most renowned districts of the city center, was in the past the poorest part of Rome, the ancient "Subura". It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the contruction of many important churches, that were constantly renovated during the centuries. Here we will find one of the four major churches of Rome, Saint Mary Major, incredible mosaics and famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, like Michelangelo and Bernini.

Some of the highlights of the Tour:
- Saint Mary Major
- Santa Prassede
- San Pietro in Vincoli
- Moses by Michelangelo
- walking through Monti District

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

Departure Point

Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, Piazza di S. Maria Maggiore, 00100 Roma RM, Italy

Departure Time

3:00 PM

Return Details

Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli, Piazza di San Pietro in Vincoli, 4/a, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Itinerary
Pass By:  
Santa Maria Maggiore
An incredible Church, the first to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. Inside, amazing mosaics of the VI and XIII century, the tomb of gianlorenzo bernini and many legends and stories will make this church one of your favourite ones.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
Basilica di Santa Prassede
A real hidden jem! Not even roman citizens know this little church, considered one of the most interesting churches of the city for its medieval mosaics. The mosaics inside dating back to IX century in gold will completly blow your mind!
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
San Pietro in Vincoli
We will end our tour in this Church, famous for the sculpture by Michelangelo: The Moses. We will discover the history and the secretes of this statue, created for the tomb of Pope Giulius II (the one that commisioned to Michelangelo the cieling of the Sistine Chapel), indagating its enigmatic look.
Duration: 40 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • 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

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