Take a guided tour of the best preserved Ancient Roman monument, admire the largest unsupported dome in the world and explore the famous Raphael's tomb.

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Duration 45 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Italian
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Explore the well-preserved interior of the Pantheon
Learn how a Roman temple became the last resting place for artists and royalty
Admire the impressive dome and its oculus and explore the famous tombs

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Explore the history and lesser-known facts about the best-preserved monument from Ancient Rome on a 45-minute guided tour of the Pantheon. Learn how the basilica has represented the expression of the glory of Rome for over 2,000 years. Learn how the building inspired one of the great artists of the Renaissance when Raphael chose it as his place of eternal rest. Founded by Marcus Agrippa between 25 and 27 BC as a temple to the 12 gods, the building was originally part of a complex created on his property in the Campus Martius. Learn how the remains of many martyrs were removed from the Christian catacombs and placed in the Pantheon on the orders of Pope Boniface IV In 608. Marvel at the immense dome with a diameter of 43,30 meters and its famous oculus that allows natural light to illuminate the beautiful interior.

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Guided tour

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

You must keep social distance while in vehicles

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meet at the welcome and audio guide desk inside the Pantheon at least 30 minutes before departure. It's best to arrive much earlier than the booking time due to long processing times of the green pass. Processing times may take up to an hour.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Shorts
Short skirts
Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

Access to the Basilica is only permitted to visitors wearing suitable attire (no shorts, vests, or sleeveless tops)
It is recommended to arrive much earlier than the booking time because of the line outside the monument (even 1 hour)

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 313 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Our tour guide was Julia and she was excellent. We arrived early and walked around and questioned if we should stay longer for the guided tour. It was definitely worth the wait. She provided details about the open ceiling, the built in draining holes that we glanced over. She provided so much detail on the dome, the floors, the tombs of Victor Emmanuel and Raphael, etc. Great Tour!!!

May 28, 2022

With the guided tour, unlike the one with a simple audio guide, you can skip the line which can be really long, over an hour. Just arrive 15 minutes early and talk to the guys who check the green pass, document and voucher outside the Pantheon. Visit lasted almost an hour and illustrated in a timely and precise manner by the staff girl with photographic supports thanks to a tablet. Excellent service offered in great detail.

October 12, 2021

The Jewel of the city. Breathtaking!

The tour guide was informative and gave our small group historical background knowledge of the Pantheon. Rome's history is plentiful, but I consider the Pantheon the number one tourist spot to visit. Stunning! I highly recommend going early in the morning with a tour guide to point out detailed facts of this historic site.

June 18, 2019

Discover Pantheon: Guided Tour of the Glory of Rome

Discover Pantheon: Guided Tour of the Glory of Rome

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The Jewel of the city. Breathtaking!