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Skip-the-line Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Paintings private tour led by a local guide
Activity Duration (2 hours)
Extreme
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Enjoy a private tour of Villa Farnesina and Raphael's paintings, led by a knowledgeable local guide. You'll skip the line and get a unique, in-depth look at these incredible works of art.
What you'll do
Immerse yourself in the art and architecture of 16th-century Rome on a private tour of Villa Farnesina, a beautiful Italian Renaissance residence and museum. With a guide, walk through rooms decorated with original paintings by Raphael and his artistic disciples. Learn the symbolism and history behind each work from a dedicated guide. Modern multimedia from an electronic tablet and other aids help enhance the rich viewing experience.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Itinerary
Rome Museums & Galleries Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Skip-the-line Villa Farnesina and Raphael's Paintings private tour led by a local guide in Rome, Italy. This museums & galleries experience includes 2 stops over 1 day. Duration: 2 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Villa Farnesina
1
Villa Farnesina
Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Enjoy an exclusive 2.5 hour tour of Villa Farnesina and the surrounding Trastevere area. The villa is considered one of the most precious examples of Italian Renaissance architecture and paintings.
- A top-rated expert local guide will take you through its spectacular rooms decorated by some of the best XV century artists, in particular Raphael and his disciples. You will see mythological and classic frescos by Sebastiano del Piombo, Giulio Romano,Sodoma and Peruzzi.
- The palace used to be the residence of the Pope's banker Agostino Chigi and of the Farnese famiy later on. It contains also Raphael's unique masterpieces such as the Stories of Cupid and Venus and the Tryumph of Galatea.
2
Trastevere
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
- Your private guide will take you back in time to Roman Renaissance revealing facts, anectodes and curiosities with the help of multimedia tools and ipad to make your experience truly engaging and unforgettable.
- If time permits, after the visit of the Villa you can extend the tour to the surrounding pictoresque area of Trastevere to see other interesting sites of the city. The meeting point will be the entrance of the Palace or your hotel if located in the area. You will love the tour.
This concludes the tour.
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