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Trastevere and Villa Farnesina: 3 Hours Private Tour

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Trastevere and Villa Farnesina: 3 Hours Private Tour
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Get a taste of authentic Rome strolling through the charming maze of narrow streets of the Trastevere neighborhood. Explore Villa Farnesina, a Renaissance suburban villa, and learn its history.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Italian
Private group

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Ana – Mexico

The guide is excellent! Vincenzo, our expert guide, gave us the best tour of our stay in Rome and Florence. We were delighted!

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Vivian – United States

The guide was excellent. The area is beautiful and the guide brought it to life with stories. My family thought it was the best tour they had.

Highlights

  • Explore a colorful and authentic Roman neighborhood
  • Admire frescos by Raphael in the Villa Farnesina
  • Discover 2 of the area's Jewelbox Churches
  • Learn the history of the area from an experienced, local guide
  • Look at the shining mosaics of Pietro Cavallini

Full description

Wander through the picturesque cobblestone streets of Rome's Trastevere neighborhood and admire the centuries-old gold mosaics in the Basilica of Santa Maria on this 3 hours private walking tour. 

Meet your local guide outside the Villa Farnesina and admire the extensive fresco decorations by artists such as Raphael, whose lover was said to have lived in this district. Continue on to the Basilica of Santa Maria, one of the oldest churches in Rome, and the nearby Church of Santa Cecilia, known for its magnificent Baroque-era sculpture of the saint.

Walk past the pizzerias and lively restaurants that have made this neighborhood so famous and learn about this area's role in the city's history.

Includes

  • Entry tickets
  • 3 hours private tour
  • Guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Private transportation

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity. The guide will wait at the entrance of the Villa Farnesina holding a sign with the name of the tour.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Long-sleeved shirt
  • Long pants

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • This tour will take place rain or shine.
  • Bare knees and shoulders are prohibited in many of the churches.

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Ana – MexicoAugust 8, 2024 – Verified booking
The guide is excellent! Vincenzo, our expert guide, gave us the best tour of our stay in Rome and Florence. We were delighted!
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Vivian – United StatesJuly 8, 2024 – Verified booking
The guide was excellent. The area is beautiful and the guide brought it to life with stories. My family thought it was the best tour they had.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United StatesApril 13, 2024 – Verified booking

Product ID: 356165

Activity provider:Rome Guides

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