Guided Tour: The Barberini Heritage in Rome

Follow your knowledgeable guide in the footsteps of history by following one of the major European families.

The Barberini family was certainly one of the most powerful and famous in Rome during the 17th century. Originally from Tuscany, where they built their wealth by trading fabrics, they moved to Rome and began a rapid social ascent, and commissioned some of the major artists of the time - Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini and Pietro da Cortona - the construction of palaces, churches and fountains that helped change the face of the city at that time.


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The Barberini family was certainly one of the most powerful and famous in Rome during the 17th century. Originally from Tuscany, where they built their wealth by trading fabrics, they moved to Rome and began a rapid social ascent, and commissioned some of the major artists of the time - Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini and Pietro da Cortona - the construction of palaces, churches and fountains that helped change the face of the city at that time.

  • Tours available evrery day at 9:30am and 2:30pm
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Group Size: Minimum 2 – Maximum 6 participants

 

Tour price includes:

  • Official guide
  • Languages: English, Italian, Spanish, German or French

 

NOT included in tour price:

  • Transportation from meeting point to starting point
  • Transportation from the ending point to the meeting point
  • Entrance tickets, souvenirs, personal extras, tips

 

Cancellation Policy: There will be no penalty for cancellations of excursion bookings communicated in writing at least three (3) days prior to the booked excursion date. No refund for further cancellations and no shows.

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Guided Tour: The Barberini Heritage in Rome

Meet the Barberini family - certainly one of the most powerful and famous families in Rome during the 17th century. Originally from Tuscany, where they built their wealth by trading fabrics, the Barberini moved to Rome and began a rapid social ascent, and commissioned some of the major artists of the time - Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Francesco Borromini and Pietro da Cortona - for the construction of palaces, churches, and fountains that changed the face of the city in a way that still exemplifies much of what the world thinks of when thinking “Rome.”

Cancellation Policy

Once a confirmation code has been assigned to your reservation, we can refund the cost minus a service fee (reservation fee and online booking fee) for cancellations up to 3 business days before the event. Cancellations less than 3 days before your booked event and no-shows are not refundable.

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