Hidden Trastevere and Villa Farnesina Private Tour

Your experience

Highlights

• Trastevere, hidden treasures and charming cobblestoned lanes, explore.
• Come take a peek at the stunning Santa Cecilia church and check out the old-time Papal Pharmacy.
• With the assistance of a guide who possesses extensive knowledge, take a leisurely walk through Villa Farnesina.

Full description

To kick off your expedition into the concealed depth of Trastevere, we'll first visit the Papal Pharmacy. Upon reaching Trastevere, our path will lead us to Santa Maria della Scala's medieval pharmacy. Dating back to as early as the 16th century, this antiquated establishment began its operation by concocting medicines purely for usage within papal courts at that time. It was run side-by-side with monks dwelling nearby who devoted themselves in growing and mingling various species of plants and flavors to prepare healing mixtures. Today, Santa Maria della Scala is scarcely more than a dot on the tourist map except for those who call the area home, thus making it one of Trastevere’s real hidden treasures. Come along and feast your eyes upon the stunning Church of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere. You see, the very walls of this church are alive with some of Rome’s most exquisite Baroque sculptures; art that'll take your breath away. Stefano Maderno’s Martyrdom of Saint Cecilia? It's here! And let me tell you: its fame is well-deserved. However, a treasure chest of other masterpieces from the Renaissance and Baroque periods awaits your discovery. Your knowledgeable guide is ready to walk you through them all. One precious gem that many don't know about despite having heard of Trastevere, is Villa Farnesina; an architectural wonder from the sixteenth century which imbues Renaissance excellence. This renaissance powerhouse conceals within its realm frescoes by Raphael, standing just as tall as his work found in Vatican's Raphael Rooms – quite remarkable isn’t it? On top of this homage to art behold paintings depicting life and exploits of Alexander the Great masterfully crafted by Il Sodoma himself! It’s worth noting that Villa Farnesina began life ensconced in domesticity rather revealingly! Luckily for you, the doors are now ready to be pushed open. How about immersing yourself in Trastevere's sublime culinary delights? Rome manifests its finest sustenance secrets here, and our food tour is designed to unearth them all! Yet after a day of artful Renaissance gorging, it might feel as if your energy has been drained out - swept away into the depths of artistic masterpieces. Fret not! At hand we have an expert local guide brimming with authentic recommendations for petite tucked-away trattorias and soothing wine bars where one can sit back and smoothly transition from exuberant exploration to composed relaxation.

Includes

• Trastevere
• "The Pope's Pharmacy
• "Santa Cecilia Monastery
• "The Farnesina Villa
• "Personal certified tour guide
• "Check out the exclusive opening of the Papal Pharmacy!

Not includes

• "Getting picked up and dropped off at the hotel
• "Grub and Beverages

What to bring

• "Passport or Identity card, copies are cool too.