Walking tour in the footsteps of Raffaello
Activities

Walking tour in the footsteps of Raffaello

Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese
Availability: Every day except Sunday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 3 hours
Do this because
  • Discover Rome through the eyes and masterpieces of Raphael
  • Learn more about the author's life and career from your expert guide
  • Admire the wonderful frescoes of Villa Farnesina
What to expect

One of the leading figures of Italian Renaissance, Raffaello, came from a hillside village called Urbino, in the Marche region. Son of the painter Giovanni Santi, Raphael began running his father's workshop after he became orphan at 11 and then 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 at the decoration of Pope Julius II's private apartments.

Start this off-the-beaten-path tour in a hidden church not far from the famous Piazza Navona. You'll admire a fresco by Raffaello, that will allow you to compare his figures with those of Prophets and Sibyls depicted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel.

Continue through the charming streets of Via dei Coronari and Via Giulia, home to the painter while he was working at a chapel within the small church of Sant’Eligio degli Orefici. Head to the Tiber river and cross Ponte Sisto, a bridge built in dedication of Pope Sixtus IV and offering a fantastic view over St. Peter's Dome. You'll enter Trastevere, a quaint and characteristic district of Rome. This was one of Raphael's favourite areas as Margherita Luti used to live here; the artist fell deeply in love with this "fornarina" (literally baker's daughter) and used her as a model for female representations in many of his artworks.

The final stop of the walking tour is Villa Farensina, one of the clearest examples of Renaissance art and architecture in Rome. The mansion was the private residence of the richest man in Rome at the time. The interior walls are decorated by priceless Raffaello frescoes, including The Triumph of Galatea and the Loggia of Amore and Psiche, inspired by Ancient Roman myths.

Read more
What's included
  • check Pick up from your accommodation in Rome
  • check Blue badge certified guide
  • check Private tour
  • check Entrance tickets
What's not included
  • x_not_included Drop-off service
Where
Meeting point:
This tour offers pick up service from Rome's accommodations. Directly contact your local tour operator to provide your pick up address; you will find their contact in the voucher after booking
What to remember
  • This tour offers pick up service from Rome's accommodations. Please provide your pick up address at the time of booking
  • This tour can accommodate people with mobility issues. Directly contact your local tour operator to arrange your tour's itinerary
Read more
Provider
Studio Associato Eyes of Rome
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

You might also like

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel escorted entrance
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel escorted entrance

Avoid the queue with this skip-the-line ticket and get escorted to the Vatican Museums entrance, and explore the Vatican at your own pace.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Nat Geo Day Tour: Discovering the Rome of Julius Caesar
Excursions & day trips

Nat Geo Day Tour: Discovering the Rome of Julius Caesar

Discover the legacy of Julius Caesar by tracing historic connections in Rome. Feel his influence echo through the centuries as you tour monuments and locations, tracing his life, deeds, and impact.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Reserved entrance and guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

Reserved entrance and guided tour of Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Benefit from reserved access to admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and visit the greatest attractions in Rome, the Sistine Chapel.

Flexible
Available in:

en, fr, es 

Instant Confirmation
Colosseum self-guided audio tour

Colosseum self-guided audio tour

Dive into the history of Ancient Rome and discover the Colosseum thanks to this immersive audio tour that you can directly download on your smartphone!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, de 

Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel
Likely to sell out
Attractions & guided tours

Skip-the-line entrance to the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel

Benefit from skip-the-line access to admire the beautiful Vatican Museums and visit the greatest attractions in Rome, the Sistine Chapel.

Flexible
Instant Confirmation
E-voucher
Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica guided tour

Book your guided tour including Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel. Less time in line, more time on art!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets with assistance at the entrance
Attractions & guided tours

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel skip-the-line tickets with assistance at the entrance

Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Vatican museums with assistance at the entrance. Includes access to the Sistine Chapel and courtyards.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour
Attractions & guided tours

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour

Book your experience the best of ancient Rome with skip-the-line tickets and an expert local guide to the Colosseum, Roman Form and Palatine Hill.

Duration 3 hours
Available in:

en, es 

Instant Confirmation
Tickets to the Altar of the Fatherland panoramic elevator
Attractions & guided tours

Tickets to the Altar of the Fatherland panoramic elevator

Admire the best view in Rome thanks to the panoramic glass elevator of the Altar of the Fatherland and enhance your tour visiting Trajan's Market or the Colosseum!

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Castel Sant'Angelo self-guided audio tour
Activities

Castel Sant'Angelo self-guided audio tour

Experience Castel Sant' Angelo at your own pace and discover its riveting stories with an audio tour, downloadable on your phone!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +1  zh