Rome Barberini Palace Guided Tour

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Duration: 2 hours
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Experience Highlights

Explore one of Rome's artistic treasures with this guided tour of Palazzo Barberini, a Baroque gem steeped in history, architecture and art. Discover the most iconic works of the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, such as Raphael's La Fornarina, on a tour led by a professional guide.

The tour lasts 2 hours and is available in English, Spanish and Italian, in small groups of up to 20 people. The meeting point is in the garden of Palazzo Barberini, next to the fountain, where the guide will be waiting for you with a blue flag.

  • Admire great works by Raphael, Bernini and Pietro da Cortona.
  • Learn about the artistic patronage of the powerful Barberini family.
  • Enjoy a guided tour in English, Spanish or Italian.

What’s included

  • No-queue entry to Palazzo Barberini
  • 2-hour guided tour in English, Spanish or Italian
  • Individual headphones (if needed)
  • Access to the Caravaggio exhibition

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Keep in mind you need to arrive 30 minutes before start

Step by Step

Discover the majesty of Palazzo Barberini, one of the sites of the National Gallery of Ancient Art in Rome, with this guided tour that reveals the secrets of Italian Baroque art and politics. The building itself, designed by architects such as Bernini and Borromini, is already an architectural masterpiece.

During the tour, you will marvel at Raphael's La Fornarina, a portrait full of mystery and history. Your guide will provide you with the political, social and religious context surrounding the creation of these masterpieces, including the influence of the Barberini family on the cultural landscape of 17th century Rome.

You will also delve into the frescoes of Pietro da Cortona, such as the imposing ceiling of The Divine Providence, a masterpiece of Baroque art that impresses with its scale, drama and symbolic message.

The tour includes headphones where necessary to enhance the listening experience, especially in larger groups, and will allow you to get up close to other works by artists such as Holbein, Tintoretto and Guido Reni.

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