Rome Pantheon and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva Guided Tour

During this guided tour, you’ll have the chance to explore and visit both the Pantheon and the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva on a tour lasting approximately one and a half hours. Furthermore, the local guide will be able to give you their full attention as you’ll be part of a small group of around 10 people. If you’d prefer an even more exclusive experience, you can choose the private guided tour option when making your booking.

Specifically, the Pantheon is Rome’s best-preserved temple and also houses the tomb of Raphael Sanzio, one of the great heroes of the Renaissance. Originally, the Pantheon was a pagan temple, but in the year 608 it was converted into a Christian church and, in the 20th century, became the final resting place of the kings of Italy.

Meanwhile, the Church of Santa Maria Sopra Minerva is of great significance as it houses the tombs of five popes, including two members of the Florentine Medici family. During your visit to this church, you’ll also admire marble worksby Michelangelo and Bernini, as well as paintings by Filippino Lippi. Furthermore, next to the church, you’ll walk past the Dominican friary where the scientist Galileo was put on trial in the 17th century.

At both of these monuments, you’ll discover stories from different eras that will give you an insight into the changes the city has undergone over the years. You’ll also admire works of art by iconic, world-renowned artists.