Raphael's Rome: Villa Farnesina Private Tour

Rome is a city of titans, a place where artistic geniuses like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci left their indelible marks. Yet, there is another, Raffaello, the "Prince of Painters," whose story of love, passion, and breathtaking art unfolds in the city's most charming corners.

We want to take you on a journey to find him, to follow his path through the city he loved.

Your Rome Raphael Private Tour begins as your private driver whisks you from your hotel to a hidden church, the starting point of our story.

Our walk begins in a quiet church near Piazza Navona, where we will admire a stunning fresco by Raffaello. Here, your expert guide will help you compare his graceful style to the powerful figures of Michelangelo.

We will then wander through the enchanting streets of Via dei Coronari and Via Giulia, where Raphael himself once lived.

Crossing the Tiber River over the beautiful Ponte Sisto, with its fantastic view of St. Peter's Dome, we enter the characteristic neighborhood of Trastevere.

This was Raphael's favorite part of Rome, for it was home to Margherita Luti, the beautiful baker’s daughter he fell deeply in love with and used as a model for many of his masterpieces.

Our final stop is a jewel of Renaissance art and architecture: Villa Farnesina.

Once the private home of the richest man in Rome, its walls are covered with priceless frescoes by Raphael.

You will stand before the glorious Triumph of Galatea and the Loggia of Cupid and Psyche, stories inspired by ancient myths, brought to life by the hand of a master. This is a chance to see Rome through the eyes of one of its greatest artists.

• Pick-up is included only for guests staying within the Aurelian Walls

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