Pantheon Guided Tour
Pantheon Guided Tour
Duration: 1.5 hours
1.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience
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Experience a 1-1.5 hour guided tour of one of ancient Rome‘s best-preserved monuments, the Pantheon!
Travel through time and go on an official guided tour of a stunning ancient Roman temple, the Pantheon.
See the famed elephant and its obelisk, designed by the Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Marvel at the Pantheon and its oculus, also known as the 'Eye of the Pantheon.'
Pay your respects to Raphael, one of the greatest Renaissance artists, when you visit his tomb.
Fun fact: Each column of the Pantheon is carved out of a single stone and is as high as 15 meters. Wonder how the Romans transported them from Egypt 2000 years back!
Guided tour of the Pantheon with skip-the-line entry
English, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
Assistance at the meeting point
Pantheon facade with columns and crowd, Rome.
Enjoy an hour-long official guided tour of the Eternal City's most beautiful ancient temple, the Pantheon. With fewer than 10 people per group, you can admire such sights as the Elephant by Bernini with personalized attention from your guide. On the side of the square that supports the elephant and its obelisk, the plinth refers to Isis and is dedicated to St Mary. The reader is reminded that it takes a robust spirit, like that of an elephant, to support reliable wisdom.
See also the Pantheon with its oculus, also known as the 'Eye of the Pantheon.' Interestingly, on the midday of every 21 April (the founding date of Rome), the sunlight strikes the metal grille above the door, filling the entranceway with light. This would have illuminated the emperor in ancient times. Visit Raphael's tomb, one of the greatest painters of the Renaissance.
Learn all about the Basilica of Neptune, built in celebration of Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa's naval victories at Mylae, Naulochus, and Actium.
Explore the original Roman streets, the flood marks, and the marble freezes. Along the way, you will learn lots of fun facts as you explore one of the top ten sights in Rome.
Itinerary
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The Facade
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The Elephant
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Neptune
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The Oculus
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The Royals
Visitor exploring the interior of the Pantheon during a guided tour in Rome.
Main altar of the Pantheon in Rome with ornate carvings and golden candlesticks.
Pantheon facade with columns and crowd, Rome.
Visitor exploring the interior of the Pantheon during a guided tour in Rome.
Main altar of the Pantheon in Rome with ornate carvings and golden candlesticks.
Skylight dome interior of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy.
What's not allowed
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Photography is allowed, provided you do not use flash or tripods.
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The Pantheon is not suitable for pets.
Accessibility
- This tour is wheelchair as well as pram/stroller accessible.
Additional information
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Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
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Strict Dress Code: Since the Pantheon is a church, guests are required to wear clothing that covers the shoulders, knees, and back.
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Due to the Jubilee, some areas may be under restoration, and access routes may change. We encourage you to check for updates before your visit.
Pantheon entrance with fountain in foreground, Rome, during guided tour.
Pantheon facade with ancient Roman inscription, Rome, Italy.
Skylight dome interior of the Pantheon in Rome, Italy.
Pantheon entrance with fountain in foreground, Rome, during guided tour.
Pantheon facade with ancient Roman inscription, Rome, Italy.
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