Villa Farnesina tours, things to do and tickets

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

Visit Villa Farnesina and discover Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael and his disciples on this exclusive 2.5 hour private tour led by a local top-rated guide.  You will skip-the-lines with reserved access and entrance fees included.  You will feel like going back to the XVI century exploring the spectacular rooms and gardens of the Villa enjoying Raphael's Stories of Cupid and Venus and other unique artqorks by other famous masters such as Peruzzi, Del Piombo, Giulio Romano and Sodoma. Your guide will make you relive the past by using Ipad and other multimedia and visual tools that will make your visit truly interactive. Feel free to ask all the questions you want and to customize the tour if you wish. If time permits you can also extend your visit to the pictoresque surrounding area of Trastevere.

Step into the world of Renaissance art and get enchanted by the beautiful art of Villa Farnesina: you will find Raphael's paintings, alongside with his students' work, creatively using famous episodes of the classical mythology to narrate the story of the owner of the house. Explore breathtakingly decorated rooms and have a stroll in the garden of the villa. This hidden gem is overlooked by most visitors of Rome, but definitely worth a visit if you would like to explore Rome off the beaten path.

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)

Step into the bohemian soul of Rome with an exclusive, private journey through Trastevere, where ancient history effortlessly blends with vibrant nightlife and the irresistible aromas of authentic cuisine. Under the guidance of your personal local expert, you’ll escape the standard tourist crowds to wander ivy-draped, cobbled alleys and unlock secrets hidden at every turn. Look up in awe at the glittering golden mosaics of Santa Maria in Trastevere—one of the city’s oldest basilicas—before stepping into the luxurious Villa Farnesina to stand eye-to-eye with breathtaking Renaissance masterpieces by Raphael and del Piombo. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour; it’s your VIP pass to the true, unfiltered heartbeat of Rome. Book your private Trastevere escape today and live the city like a true insider!