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 private walking tours of Rome

PICTURESQUE TRASTEVERE
Jewish "Ghetto" - Tiber Island - St Maria in Trastevere - Villa Farnesina

 

 

 

3 hours private walking tour through Trastevere, Rome picturesque district. start in the Jewish ghetto with Rome Great Synagogue and across the river charming Tiber Island, ancient Rome symbol of medicine .enter Trastevere, home, 2000 years ago, to Rome early Jewish settlers and present day cosmopolitan bohemian quarter. colorful alleys lined with brightly painted housefronts, outdoor "trattoria" gelati parlours lead to ancient St Cecilia. see  its precious artworks and, underground, ancient Roman memories enabling visitors to grasp the life style of the time. Under a gayety of wash lines stretched across the streets and to the sound of strolling minstrels from across the globe  you will eventually reach Trastevere heart, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere and its Basilica, a treasure chest of works of art with the magnificent Piero Cavallini's 14th century mosaics. Go by by a former baker shop and present day poular retaurant, home of “Fornarina”, Raphael’s sweetheart, heading to “Villa Farnesina” 16th century  residence of a prominent  banker to view Raphael's " Thriumph of Galatea” and  "Amore e Psyche"

                private walking tour includes                tour price per party
                3 hours private tour                                     1 to 4: Euros 185
                English speaking guide                              additional person Euros 40
                admissions to Villa Farnesina                   admissions extra

 

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suitable for children
group size: the size of your party

3 hours private walking tour along lively Trastevere backstreets, colorful homes, spacious piazzas, typical trattorias, outdoor cafés.  Enjoy a unique cosmopolitan bohemians gathering spot. Start with the Jewish ghetto and picturesque Tiber Island, and across the river,    the ancient Jewish section, with a medieval Synagogue. Visit underground remains of ancient Roman residences with original  mosaics under  St. Cecilia. See Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, and  its basilica, Rome’s oldest church with priceless works of art: fluted columns from ancient Rome, spectacular ceilings, baroque architectures and magnificent early 14th century mosaics by Piero Cavallini. Stroll along backstreets and see colorful stretched across festoons of hanging laundry. Walk by the home of “Fornarina”, Raphael’s lover, the botanical garden and the impressive palace of the Corsini family. Visit “Villa Farnesina”, amazing residence of renaissance banker Agostino Chigi ,with its “Triumph of Galatea” and “Amore e Psyche” two of Raphael’s most celebrated masterpieces .
 

3 hours private Trastevere walking tour

1 to 4: Euros 165,00
additional person:
€ 30,00
admission to Jewish Museum:
€ 7,50