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Private Palazzo Spada Tour in Rome

About this experience

Enjoy a private, guided visit of Palazzo Spada and Borromini Perspective Galleries on this 2-hour tour. See the highlights in the collection, home to many famous masterpieces as you walk through. Your guide will help you travel back to Baroque times through interactive, multimedia tools.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr
  • Private experience

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Private tour

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • It is recommended to bring a photo ID or passport for children, since they receive free admission

What is included

  • Private tour
  • Professional art historian guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary and highlights

Choose to meet your local guide either at 9am or 2pm at the Palazzo Spada, a XVI century residence of one of the most influential noble families of Rome. The palace contains a superb collection of paintings and architecture wonders including the famous Borromini trompe l'oeil perspective gallery.

On your private tour, visit the highlights of the collection, including Titian's Portrait of Musician, Gentileschi's David contemplating the head of Goliath, Reni's Portrait of Cardinal Bernardino Spada, Brueghel's Landscape with Windmills, and other famous masterpieces.

Go back to Baroque Rome with your guide as you relive those times with the help of multimedia and visual tools. Your guide will be able to answer your questions and can help customize the tour to your party's tastes. If time permits, you can also explore the nearby area of Campo de' Fiori.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Palazzo Spada Ticket Office

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Raphael Tours & Events

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is recommended to bring a photo ID or passport for children, since they receive free admission
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–17; Adult tickets: age 18+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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