Private Tour to Rome's Artisans and Flea Markets

5.0
(2 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Hi Guys ! We will visit secret FLEA markets, Auctions and restoration LABS!!
We will start our tour on a famous St. Peter's Square and proceed to Borgo Pio, where historically the artisans commissioned by the Vatican used to work, and they do so till our days. We'll go to the ceramics and painting restoration lab. The visit will then be over. Following that, we'll receive a cordial welcome from Lia's colleagues in furniture restoration at the Ambrogi Antiquities Lab. The Auction House on Porta Cavaleggeri. The oldest master, who is 85 years old, represents the fourth generation in the art and has been working here since he was 8 years old.

Later on, we'll pop into a few flea markets of your choice and preference. Your guide, who is herself an antique furniture restorer, will lead you through the secrets of assessing the age of antiques and a few tricks on how to restore some of them.

What's Included

Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

How to get there: You can arrive by metro A line to the station Ottaviano Or by Busses 64 and 40 Or train station San Pietro Meet us at Statue of Saint Peter.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will witness the art of restoring antique paintings ceramics and furniture in action. You will visit an Auction and a few Flea markets of your preference. Where Lia will advise on value of the pieces and their age this away you'll learn how to assess the antiques.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    St. Peter's Square

    Proceeding through the famous St. Peter's Square we will have a sip of roman coffee then visit to the restoration lab where Lia will show few pieces and tricks

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3

    You will visit an Auction and a few Flea markets of your preference. Where Lia will advise on value of the pieces and their age this away you'll learn how to assess the antiques.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by ZaLia

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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