Judith Beheading Holofrenes

Private Palazzo Barberini Museum Tour with Art Historian Guide

Free CancellationPrivate Tour

See Judith Beheading Holofrenes, La Fornarina, and more inside this opulent 17th-century palace

Free CancellationPrivate Tour

5.00

(3)

2 h

Step into the grandeur of a living royal palace at Palazzo Barberini, home to one of Rome’s most intriguing art collections. With your private guide, uncover mysterious and obscure masterpieces by Caravaggio, Raphael, and Holbein, including his iconic portrait of Henry VIII. Admire the palace’s stunning architecture, featuring the rival staircases of Bernini and Borromini. This exclusive tour offers art lovers an intimate journey through history, beauty, and hidden stories.

After meeting your expert art historian guide just outside of Palazzo Barberini, you'll head inside to begin your tailored private tour. Over the next couple of hours, you'll explore the grand collection of paintings housed in the ornate medieval palace of the Barberini family, as well as Bernini and Borromini's competing staircases, and much more. Along the way, learn about the influential noble family and the signature bees found in the works they commissioned.

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Admission to the Palazzo Barberini

Tailored private tour of the Museum's collection and architecture

See Caravaggio's Judith Beheading Holofrenes, Raphael's La Fornarina, and so much more

Your own personal guide with an expertise in art history

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Private Palazzo Barberini tour

Explore the grand palace

After meeting your expert art historian guide just outside of Palazzo Barberini, you'll head inside to begin your tailored private tour.

Rival staircases by Bernini and Borromini

Decide which style of elaborate staircase is your favorite as your guide tells of the reasons why they despised each other so much.

Saint Francis in Meditation

One of Caravaggio's darkest pieces depicts San Francesco in deep meditation about death.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

In front of the Fontana del Tritone statue in Piazza Barberini. Your friendly personal guide will be holding a sign with our company name on it.

Just some comfortable shoes and a passion for art and history!

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Palazzo Barberini private tour.

John Pickard

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May 25, 2025

Fabrizio was excellent and the tour exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend both “the tour guy” and Fabrizio.

We loved Pia!

Gloria Gonzalez

Verified Review

January 06, 2025

Palazzo Barberini is an underrated masterpiece in Rome, and this private tour made us appreciate its treasures so much more. The Caravaggio paintings were mesmerizing, and the ceilings—oh my gosh, the ceilings! Our guide was a true expert, sharing fascinating insights about the Barberini family and their influence on the art world. It was a serene and enriching experience, away from the tourist crowds. Perfect for art lovers!

Pia is an excellent guide

James Smiley

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September 09, 2023

I greatly enjoyed all of her insight and perspective on the building architecture, history and art within.

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