Villa Farnesina Private Tour

Summary Description

Make your way to the Villa Farnesina, where you’ll meet a guide and small group for tour of the historic home. Skip the line as you purchase admission tickets, then don a headset as the guide weaves the fascinating history of the property, and of the Italian elites who once called it home.

Enter the magnificent Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, where frescoes by Raphael and his helpers depict an ancient Greek love story in brilliant colors. Continue into the Hall of Perspectives, whose trompe l’oeil columns alternate with images of the Italian countryside.

You’ll walk across the Tiber River on the 15th-century Ponte Sisto, and enjoy views back towards the Villa Farnesina from the Piazza Farnese. Throughout your time in the Villa Farnesina, the guide will help bring Rome’s history to life, from the artists who created the décor, to the lives, loves, and over-the-top celebrations of the villa’s colorful residents.

Your tour concludes near the Villa Farnesina, in Rome’s Trastevere district.

Highlights
  • Make your way to the Villa Farnesina, where you’ll meet a guide and small group for tour of the historic home. Skip the line as you purchase admission tickets, then don a headset as the guide weaves the fascinating history of the property, and of the Italian elites who once called it home. Enter the magnificent Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, where frescoes by Raphael and his helpers depict an ancient Greek love story in brilliant colors. Continue into the Hall of Perspectives, whose trompe l’oeil columns alternate with images of the Italian countryside. You’ll walk across the Tiber River on the 15th-century Ponte Sisto, and enjoy views back towards the Villa Farnesina from the Piazza Farnese. Throughout your time in the Villa Farnesina, the guide will help bring Rome’s history to life, from the artists who created the décor, to the lives, loves, and over-the-top celebrations of the villa’s colorful residents. Your tour concludes near the Villa Farnesina, in Rome’s Trastevere district.
Description

An amazing guided tour inside Villa Farnesina. The most wonderful and harmonious creations of the Italian Renaissance ever designed It is a masterpiece in which architectural design and pictorial decoration fuse in¬to a single marvelous synthesis.

Be guided inside the amazing Villa Fanesina in a private tour. Feast your eyes with fabulous paint work and decoration of this unique elegant Villa. Learn the history of the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche with a professional guide.

Walk inside the Perspective Room and feel amazed by the art work. Admire the Raphael Frescos while your guide will tell you all the arts and facts of the most famous painter of all times.

Walk over the Ponte Sisto and listen the history of this lovely bridge over the Tiber River and visit the heart of Trastevere; get to Piazza Farnese and admire the Farnese Palace from outside.

Included / Excluded
  • Skip the line
  • Headsets to hear your guide during the tour
  • Interior and exterior tour of the Villa Farnesina
  • Entry/Admission - Villa Farnesina
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Important Information
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  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes prior tour departure.
For all those under the age of 10 year old, please ensure that you have an ID.
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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What is the Villa Farnesina Private Tour cancellation policy?

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Villa Farnesina Private Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Which attractions will I visit with Villa Farnesina Private Tour?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

How much is Villa Farnesina Private Tour?

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Villa Farnesina Private Tour price starts from $371.66.

What time does Villa Farnesina Private Tour start?

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Villa Farnesina Private Tour will start at 10:00 AM.

Operated by:

Mea Tours

About operator:

Enjoy more affordable and exciting tour services with the help of our Rome-based experts. Mea Tours Company offers tour guides that take you away from the "ordinary" and put you in the middle of the "extraordinary". We only provide licensed and professional guides.

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3 hours
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