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Palazzo Colonna: The Best Kept Secret Roman Locals Don’t Want You Knowing About

by Brandon Shaw Last updated on May 12, 2025
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Imagine you’re walking to the Trevi Fountain full of excitement and expectations. Meanwhile, without knowing it you’re walking past one of the greatest palaces in Europe without a clue; Palazzo Colonna.

Only open to the public on Saturdays. And the family still lives there. 800 years of Roman ego. No influencers. No crowds. Just endless mirrors, marble that’ll make you question your life choices, and the kind of old money flex that makes Versailles look subtle.


Looking for more information on how to visit Palazzo Colonna and other great museums and palaces in Rome? This article has you covered. Just below you’ll find our Palazzo Colonna tour. Following that, see some other Rome favorites in our catalogue of interesting and exciting tours!

from $235 base + $89 per person

(Private, exclusive, and yes—worth every cent.)

Private Tour of Palazzo Colonna:

A Roman Noble Family’s Legacy

Exploring Palazzo Colonna without expert guidance means missing the incredible history behind this noble family’s legacy.

With a private guide, skip the line and uncover breathtaking galleries, opulent Baroque salons, and masterpieces by artists like Bronzino and Veronese.

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Here are some of Rome’s best museums

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  • Vatican Museums (The GOAT)
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  • Palazzo Barberini
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🍝 If You’d Rather Eat Like a Local

No laminated menus. No tourist lasagna. Just real Roman bites.

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  • Piazza Navona Cooking Class
  • Cocktail Tour
  • Testaccio

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Bones. Tunnels. Secrets. This is the side of Rome that doesn’t make it into glossy guidebooks.

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  • Catacombs
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🚌 Day Trips for Those Who Don’t Wait in Line

Escape the city without the bus tour cringe and crashout. You’ll be back by dinner, with better stories.

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Final Thoughts

Palazzo Colonna isn’t just another palace—it’s Rome’s best-kept power move. And if you’ve made it this far, you’re not here for average. These are the tours you won’t find on travel blogs or TikTok trend lists. This is the secret sauce—shared only with those who actually know how to travel.

So go ahead. Book something the crowds don’t even know exists.

About Brandon Shaw

Brandon is a co-founder and owner of The Tour Guy and its subsidiary The Roman Guy. He left the States to travel the world at 18 and never looked back! As an official Tour Guide of Rome and Certified Sommelier, he loves to travel the world and share these experiences with his readers.

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