About Rome
Why Choose It?
- Explore the rich collection of Palazzo Colonna with an expert guide.
- Encounter artworks belonging to such famous names as Tintoretto and Salviati.
- Step inside the most intimate parts of the palace, including a Princess' bedroom.
Tour Description
Step inside a unique royal palace that even the locals seldom see. Belonging to one of the richest and more influential noble families of the 12th – 19th centuries, Palazzo Colonna is truly a sensory feast of stunning architecture, awe-inspiring art and breathtaking sculptures and tapestries.
This complete tour guides you through the life and times of the aristocratic Colonna family. Your expert guide will lead you first through the vast art collection of the Colonna family, a true jewel of the Roman Baroque Art where you will admire an impressive series of masterpieces by Guercino, Salvator Rosa, Jacopo Tintoretto, Francesco Salviati, Guido Reni, Giovanni Lanfranco and many others.
After the visit to the Art Gallery it’s time to explore the private and intimate part of the Palace, including the Princess’ apartment. The construction of the various wings of Palazzo Colonna lasted for five centuries, this has led to the overlapping of different architectural styles, interiors and exteriors, which characterize and reflect the different periods.
- Itinerary:Palazzo ColonnaColonna GalleryPrivate Apartments
- Included:Licensed tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible:Yes. (Itinerary may differ).
- Meeting Point:Hotel lobby (if centrally located)
excellent guides
Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
Great tour Our tour guide was interesting and knowledgeable. We visited various plazas that encompass many of the areas of Rome, something we could not have done on our own.
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- Overwhelming! Bella! Our guide was very knowledgeable providing a lot of historical detail on religious, political, and cultural levels that influenced the art and architectural changes through time. Bella!
- A True Roman Holiday. Amazing evening. Marco and Roberto were fabulous, fun and very knowledgeable! DONT miss this class when in Rome! Grazie
- Pizza and gelato awccess What a wonderful experience with chef Roberto! It was fun to make 2 kinds of gelato and a personal pizza followed by dinner with wine and soft drinks. And we... read more
- Great experience! Pay for private or small group- worth it. Loved Julia Julia made it a great day. Met at the entrance, on time, with a sign and was wonderful right from the start. So much knowledge! I wanted her to never... read more
- Tour fantastico with Luca Great Tour and a lot of interesting information from great guide Luca!
Would book at anytime again.. - Testaccio food walking tour The Testaccio food tour with Sara was an amazing experience. Incredible food, brilliant historical.knowledge all delivered in a lovely way. Highly recommended this tour.
- Fabulous time on this food tour!! My friend and I had a personal tour by Luca around Trastevere, and he was so informative and knowledgeable and kind. The choice of restaurants was thoughtful and well-rounded; and... read more
- Cherry on Top We thouroughly enjoyed our experience learning to make pizza and gelato. We joined Walks Inside Rome for this fabulous cooking class on our last evening in Italy and it... read more
- Simply the best Stunning organization, marvelous service. Walk inside Rome is, as usual, simply the best. One of italys finest concierge and tour services ever.
