Rome: Villa Farnesina Renaissance Tour
ID: GYG360750-645960
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Take a walking tour that will bring the Renaissance back to life as you wander through an enchanting villa in the center of Rome. Together with a local guide, you will explore the Villa Farnesina in detail.
Enter a world of Renaissance luxury on a private Villa Farnesina tour. You'll discover spectacular frescoes whilst learning all about the life and work of Raphael and his contemporaries.
This grand early-16th-century villa in Trastevere was once the private home of the banker Agostino Chigi, one of the wealthiest men in Europe at the time. Chigi hired some of the greatest painters of the age, including Raphael and Baldassare Peruzzi, to decorate the rooms of the villa.
Throughout your visit to Villa Farnesina you’ll see masterpieces such as Raphael’s Galatea and Cupid, as well as the spectacular Hall of Perspective, accompanied by an expert guide who will you show the secrets of the villa as they guide you through the various gardens and sumptuously decorated rooms. During your visit to one of the most beautiful establishments in Rome, you’ll also gain a unique insight into the Renaissance high society.
Highlights
- Take a completely private tour of Villa Farnesina
- Skip the line to enter the grounds
- Encounter works by Raphael
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Comfortable shoes and a bottle of water are recommended
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
