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Galleria Colonna Private Palace Tour
Explore the very best of Rome on this expertly guided 2-hour tour designed to give you an authentic, immersive experience. With skip-the-line access, you bypass the long queues and maximize your precious time at each site.
Embark on a captivating journey through the Galleria Colonna in Rome, a hidden gem in the heart of the city. This aristocratic palace invites you to explore its opulent halls adorned with exquisite art and furnishings, showcasing the grandeur of Roman nobility. Marvel at masterpieces by artists such as Guido Reni and Tintoretto, surrounded by intricate frescoes and lavish decor that reflect centuries of history. The stunning Hall of Mirrors and the noble Colonna family's private apartments add a touch of intimacy to this cultural escapade.
Your professional licensed guide brings years of local expertise, sharing insider stories and historical insights that transform sightseeing into genuine discovery. Available in Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. This tour operates saturday mornings only — book now with Exploro Tours for an experience you will remember forever.
Meet your expert guide outside the entrance to Galleria Colonna. Learn about the illustrious Colonna family, one of Rome's oldest and most powerful noble dynasties, whose members have included popes, cardinals, and military leaders. Skip the lines and enter this rarely accessible private palace.
Begin your tour in the magnificent Hall of Triumphs, where frescoes celebrate the military victories of Marcantonio II Colonna at the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. Your guide will reveal how the Colonna family shaped Roman and European history through centuries of political and religious influence.
Enter the stunning Gallery of Mirrors, a Baroque masterpiece featuring chandeliers, mirrors, and precious artworks. Admire paintings by Guido Reni, Tintoretto, and El Greco while your guide explains the artistic and social significance of this grand reception hall where the family entertained Europe's elite.
Conclude your exclusive tour with a visit to the family's private apartments and chapel, rarely open to the public. These intimate spaces, still used by the Colonna family today, offer a unique perspective on aristocratic life and contain additional artistic treasures and religious artifacts that complete your journey through this living monument to Roman nobility.
Discover lesser-known works that many visitors overlook, hand-picked by your guide for their exceptional artistry and compelling backstories. These hidden treasures often prove to be the most memorable discoveries of the entire tour.
Conclude with the gallery's most celebrated masterpiece, now fully appreciated through the rich knowledge your guide has shared. Your guide offers personalized recommendations to continue your artistic journey.
As your tour concludes, your guide answers remaining questions and provides personalized recommendations for restaurants, hidden gems and activities to continue your Rome adventure.
The meeting point is outside the entrance to Galleria Colonna at Via della Pilotta, 17, 00187 Roma RM.
