Pantheon Small-Group Tour + Special Access & Hidden Areas Option

4.8
(92 reviews)
Rome, Italy

40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Discover the Pantheon with an expert guide, choosing the experience that best suits your visit.

Select the Classic Pantheon Tour for a guided visit inside one of Ancient Rome’s best-preserved monuments. Admire the world’s largest unreinforced dome, the famous oculus, the original marble floor, and Raphael’s tomb while uncovering the engineering secrets behind this 2,000-year-old masterpiece.

For a more exclusive experience, choose the Special Access option. Explore the hidden Basilica of Neptune areas behind the Pantheon through archaeological remains, immersive storytelling, and digital reconstructions, then enter the Pantheon through a dedicated back-door entrance away from the crowds. This option also includes a specialty Italian coffee tasting.

To make the experience even more memorable, this option also includes a short Italian coffee tasting, adding a warm local touch to your visit. The perfect way to combine exclusive cultural access with one of Rome’s most beloved rituals.

What's Included

Pantheon regular ticket, worth EUR 7.00 (with "Classic Option")
Pantheon special ticket, worth EUR 17.00 (with "Classic Option")
Live expert guide
Brief coffee tasting experience (only with "Classic Option")
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Fontana del Pantheon

Meet your guide by the Fountain in front of the Pantheon entrance, at the center of the square. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 5 minutes before the starting time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 40 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Fontana del Pantheon

    Meet your guide below the obelisk and enjoy an introduction to the surroundings and the exterior facade of the Pantheon before entering it.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Pantheon

    Explore Rome’s best-preserved monument with an expert guide. Find out all the details that go unnoticed by most tourists and discover the engineering secrets of this Roman Temple dedicated to all the Gods. Be surprised by its miraculously preserved interiors and admire the largest Dome in the Ancient world. Marvel at the beauty of its proportions, just as Michelangelo did when he first saw this architectural jewel, and discover the pagan rationale behind them. Walk through the Corinthian columns brought in all the way from Egypt and step on the original marble floor of the temple. Learn about the later use as a Christian church and as a resting place for Christian martyrs, Italian royals, and famous artists such as Raphael himself. If you prefer, you can extend your guided experience with another 40-minute tour of the surrounding squares and churches (listed below). Choose this option during your booking.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Piazza della Minerva

    OPTIONALLY, you can further explore the squares and churches surrounding the Pantheon in another 40-minute tour in the company of your guide. The visited attractions are listed below. You can add this option during the process of booking. Start your exploration with Piazza della Minerva. Be fascinated by its history and admire the "Elephant and Obelisk" sculpture designed by Bernini.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tempio di Adriano

    Stroll around the cobbled streets and find yourself in front of the giant columns of the Temple of Hadrian, just around the corner. Appreciate the fusion of Ancient and Modern architecture.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Piazza Navona

    Enjoy glimpses of local life in the authentic Roman alleys and end your tour in Piazza Navona. Take a moment to admire the Baroque masterpieces in the square by Bernini and Borromini and appreciate the details of "Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi".

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by TOURIKS
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Private and Luxury
Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Religious Tours
Small Group
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Likely To Sell Out
Best Conversion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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