Overview
Discover Rome through Raphael’s life, art, and legacy on this private 3-hour walking tour through the historic center. Led by a licensed English-speaking guide, this experience follows the traces of one of the greatest masters of the Renaissance, exploring the places where Raphael worked, designed, and left some of his most refined creations. Begin in Piazza del Popolo with the Chigi Chapel in Santa Maria del Popolo, designed by Raphael for the powerful banker Agostino Chigi. Continue through the elegant streets of Campo Marzio to discover Raphael’s frescoes in Sant’Agostino and Santa Maria della Pace, where his art reveals the harmony, grace, and classical beauty of the High Renaissance. Along the way, your guide will also introduce Raphael as an architect, with a stop at Sant’Eligio degli Orefici, before reaching the Pantheon, the monument chosen by Raphael as his final resting place. Pantheon entrance is included, allowing you to conclude the tour inside this iconic monument.
- 3-hour private walking tour
- Stops at churches and sites connected to Raphael’s life and work
- Guided visit through Rome’s historic center
- Licensed English-speaking guide for the entire tour
- Admission fees
