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Villa Farnesina and Raphael Masterpieces Private Guided Tour
Activity Duration (2 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Join us for a private guided tour of Villa Farnesina and admire the magnificent masterpieces by Raphael.
What you'll do
Discover masterpieces by Raphael that most tourists miss on this private tour of Villa Farnesina. With pre-booked admission, you'll save time and head directly inside to marvel at Raphael's frescoes and works by other Renaissance artists. Your guide will share insights about the villa's art and architecture as you explore. You can choose to explore the surrounding Trastevere neighborhood to top off the tour, or focus on the villa for the entire duration.
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
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- 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 Villa Farnesina and Raphael Masterpieces Private Guided Tour 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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