Barberini Palace Skip-the-Line Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Barberini Palace
- Private tour with art historian
- Explore exclusive museum areas
- Discover masterpieces by Caravaggio
- Learn about the palace's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line admission to Barberini Palace Museum and Gallery
- Private guided tour with an expert art historian
- Access to exclusive areas not open to the general public
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
After meeting your guide in front of the entrance to the Barberini Palace, you will skip the lines and head straight in to see the collected paintings and sculptures. The building itself is a masterpiece of architectural design by Maderno, Bernini, and Borromini. On your 2.5-hour private tour, your guide will lead you to the highlights of the palace and its garden. Climb the grand staircase and see the Salone, the large hall, painted with an amazing fresco on the ceiling by Pietro da Cortona. Explore the most interesting rooms of the palace to see works by Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, Holbein, Metsys and more.
Throughout your tour, your guide will use an iPad and other multimedia tools to help make the experience even more engaging and educational. Your tour will end in Barberini Square where you will see Bernini’s Triton Fountain.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; please inform in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas; please follow the guide's instructions.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tour is wheelchair accessible
- No dress code required, though large bags are not allowed in the museum
- Photography is allowed in only part of the museum
- Food and drinks are not allowed in the museum
Traveler reviews
Incredible tour, the guide was amazing!
The guide made this tour amazing. We learned more than we expected. Incredible! The private tour made it the best we did not have to use headphones.
Art Lovers' Paradise
Absolutely world class art -- think paintings by Carravaggio + Raphael + an oval staircase designed by Borromini in palace that was home to the Barberini's (A-list Renaissance bankers + popes). Don't miss the painted ceiling in the central hall, you can sit in a lounge chair and look up forever.
Wonderful private tour
Bruno was a great guide. We enjoyed our tour. The museum was empty and we learned so much from him. He explained the history of the family and all of the beautiful artwork
Vera gave us a superb tour of the...
<p>Vera gave us a superb tour of the museum. With a deep knowledge she pointed out highlights and 'backsides' of the Renaissance. She really made my visit special. The highlight of my Rome trip. Thank you.</p>