Villa Farnesina Tours and Tickets

Experience the real-world, everyday Rome behind the tourist hotspots on this private walking tour of the Trastevere district. With an art historian guide, escape the crowds and explore Trastevere’s labyrinthine streets and squares. Absorb the authentic atmosphere; watch locals at the Piazza Santa Maria; see aristocratic palaces, churches, and hidden workshops; and uncover Trastevere's history and local culture. Finish with a visit to the Renaissance Villa Farnesina to admire its interiors and frescoes by Raphael.

A walking tour to discover the ancient district of Trastevere. This neighborhood is still considered today one of the authentical original areas of Rome. It became famous for food and wine and today it is a perfect place to understand the development of the city especially in the Middle Ages. Here, in fact, we will visit many important Churches created in those times with incredible decorations and mosaics. We will have the opportunity to visit a XVI Villa too, in order to enjoy the Renaissance work of Raphael, whose lover lived in this district. We can consider this district of Rome a Museum at the open air. Some of the highlights of this Tour: - Villa Farnesina - Santa Maria in Trastevere - Walking throught the characteristic roads of the district - Santa Cecilia in Trastevere - Crypt of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere - Marble statues of Roman and Greek Gods

Explore the artwork and architecture of Rome’s Villa Farnesina on a private tour of the the Renaissance masterpiece. See frescoes by Raphael and other legendary artists, then learn the story behind the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, with a personal headset so you don’t miss a word from your guide. Plus, walk across the Ponte Sisto and learn about life in ancient Rome.

Roll through a charming labyrinth of narrow streets and antique piazzas on a 3-hour Segway tour of Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood. Discover the layers of history that have shaped this well-preserved pocket and see its most captivating monuments such as Palazzo Corsini, Teatro Marcello, the l'Acqua Paola fountain and the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, one of Rome’s oldest churches. Travel much longer distances than you would on a walking tour, and easily scale a hill leading up to the Gianicolo lookout for panoramic Vatican views.

Be immersed in the art and architecture of 16th-century Rome on a private tour of Villa Farnesina, an Italian Renaissance residence and museum in the city’s Trastevere district. Walk through rooms decorated with original paintings by Raphael and his artistic disciples, learning 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.

Get away from the crowds and explore the hidden corners of Rome. Enjoy a private walking tour through Trastevere for your small group. Discover this charming medieval neighborhood, wander through its labyrinthine streets, and explore the Villa Farnesina, one of Rome’s most extraordinary Renaissance buildings. Your professional guide attends to your group and answers all your questions.

Villa Farnesina in Rome, located in the heart of Trastevere district, is one of the noblest and harmonious achievements of the Italian Renaissance, frescoed with paintings inspired by the classic myths by Raffaello Sanzio and other important artists of his time. Opened only in the morning for small groups or individual visits with licensed tour guides, you will have access to this villa to see the infinite beauty and elegance of its rooms, dedicated by Agostino Chigi, the owner, to his wife Francesca. After the visit, we will move on to the second part of the tour, St. Mary in Trastevere, one of the oldest Christian churches constructed in Rome and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, probably in 340 AD. The tour will finish with a taste of delicious special dishes of authentic Roman cuisine.

Customize your private tour of the Villa Farnesina. When traveling with a dedicated guide, you can explore the property at your own pace, spending as much or as little time as you like on Raphael's various paintings. Take a stroll through the villa's garden, one of the off-the-beaten-path attractions that many visitors to Rome miss out on.

Villa Farnesina in Rome, located in the heart of Trastevere district, is one of the noblest and harmonious achievements of the Italian Renaissance, frescoed with paintings inspired by the classic myths by Raffaello Sanzio and other important artists of his time. Opened only in the morning for small groups or individual visits with licensed tour guides, you will have access to this villa to see the infinite beauty and elegance of its rooms, dedicated by Agostino Chigi, the owner, to his wife Francesca. After the visit, we will move on to the second part of the tour, St. Mary in Trastevere, one of the oldest Christian churches constructed in Rome and dedicated to the Virgin Mary, probably in 340 AD. The tour will finish with a taste of delicious special dishes of authentic Roman cuisine.

Visit and learn the history of the jewish community in Rome walking in the Jewish Ghetto Cross the Tiber and reach Trastevere where the community first leaved Visit the astonishing Villa Farnesina with Raphael frescos and the incredible story of Agostino Chigi: the richest man who ever lived!

Trastevere is a blue-collar neighborhood in Rome that stays true to its roots: think budget hostels, cute cafes, artisan shops, and lively pubs. Explore the area with a local guide on a leisurely walking tour. Visit the Church of St. Mary with its beautiful mosaic tiling, and Villa Farnesina, where a large portion of Raphael’s works are housed.

Rome has so much more to explore than the Vatican and Colosseum. Discover one of its most spectacular Renaissance villas and charming historic neighborhoods with this guided tour that takes in Villa Farnesina and the Trastevere district. See sumptuous works by Raphael and others in the 16th-century villa and learn about its art and architecture from your guide. Time permitting, end with a stroll along the cobblestone lanes of Trastevere.

The "other side" of River Tevere, in Rome, is a colored, friendly, lively neighborhood, well known for its "trattorie" and wine bars. But the narrow and charming streets hide some of the most outstanding art treasures in the capital. Villa Farnesina, a renaissance mansion built by a rich Senese banker, hosts the works of the best known Italian artists of that golden age: Raffaello Sanzio, Guilio Romano, Baldassarre Peruzzi and Sebastiano del Piombo. This private guided tour will offer you an exclusive insight of there wonders, passing from the frescoed interiors to the garden "all'italiana", facing the river. After this, you will get back in touch with the "leisure" side of Trastevere, enjoying a rich aperitif in a local winery.

Explore the charming Roman neighborhood of Trastevere and the artworks of Villa Farnesina during this private walking tour. Skip the hassle of navigating and follow your private guide to see the Basilica of St. Mary and Villa Farnesina, home to frescoes by the Renaissance artist Raphael. Learn about the history and art of Trastevere from a local guide.

• Feast on over 15 mouthwatering tastings, a sit-down dinner and finish with a traditional Italian dessert, like a true Roman, in a place voted to have the best tiramisu in Rome! • Wine is included • Discover the heart of Rome, Trastevere, and experience how Romans spend a typical evening in a historic bar • Your host, Anastasiya is an Italian food and wine expert and restaurant critic

One of the leading figures of Italian Renaissance, Raffaello, came from a steep sloping hillside village called Urbino, in the Marche region. Son of the painter Giovanni Santi, although becoming an orphan at the tender age of 11, Raphael run his father's workshop and made his apprenticeship with Pietro Perugino in Umbria. Once in Florence, he took his rightful place in the Holy Trinity of high Renaissance masters along with, Leonardo and Michelangelo. Then he moved to Rome, where he worked for Pope Julius II with the commission to decorate his private apartments.

Trastevere is the most fun and typical neighbourhood of Rome, a perfect area to wander through the narrow ancient streets. In this unique neighbourhood, we’ll discover one of the most noble and harmonious achievements of the Italian Renaissance: Villa Farnesina, a lovely Renaissance mansion with works by Raphael and other important artists of his time. Together with your licensed tour guide, you will have access to this villa to see the infinite beauty and elegance of its rooms. Continuing with our tour, you will explore Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere and the entire hidden corners of Trastevere district. Our tour will finish with a taste of the delicious special dishes of the authentic Roman cuisine. 

After the visit of Villa Farnesina and a little walking tour in Trastevere, the visitors will see one of the most beautiful basilicas in Rome, the Romanic style in Our Lady of Trastevere, the first church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. This trendy district will offer to the visitors a small image of another Rome, out of the confusion of the traffic and a lot of little restaurants, the best place for food tasting and where to stop after the visit and taste the real ROMAN CUISINE!! (Food is not included in the tour)