Pantheon Private Tour

Badge of ExcellenceRome, Italy

1 hour
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

The Pantheon is the best preserved Roman temple in the world and one of the most visited monuments in Rome. Avoid the midday crowds with this morning tour that takes you inside just as it opens. Learn about its history and architecture from your guide before stopping in Piazza della Rotonda just outside to admire the landmark fountain. End in Piazza della Minerva, home to Palazzo Spadolini and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva.

A morning tour to skip the crowds inside the Pantheon later in the day
Visit with a guide to better understand the history of this Roman temple
Take in two nearby historic squares and learn about their main landmarks
A small-group tour for a more intimate VIP experience

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piazza della Rotonda, 4, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
We meet in front of the "Antica Salumeria", piazza della Rotonda, 4 - opposite the Pantheon. If you can't see your guide please call on the hour of your tour - if you feel you might have missed anything any details because you are late, speak to the guide and he can help with info.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Pantheon

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Piazza della Rotonda

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza della Minerva

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Just okay

Larry_M, May 2024

The Private Tour itself was fine. The guide was knowledgeable. What turned us off was that the Guide took us to the very front of the Skip the Line where there were others who had been waiting. He just butted in and we didn’t know. We were just following his lead. As you can imagine, this almost started WWW III. 😂 One of the angry patron even grabbed my arm cursing and the guide did very little to defend us, let alone explain himself.

Good tour on short notice

John_G, Apr 2024

Good tour, but a bit pricey for just 45 minutes. However, did skip the line and got right in during busy time.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thanks John for your feedback, the Private Pantheon tours are advertised as 1 hour and we keep a very close eye on this (I checked with the guide) - the tour can go a little longer depending on the particular circumstances - but never less than an hour (unless requested). Booking last minute is an option (when possible) but not a reason to cut corners, rest assured - the Private tour means you have the guide all to yourselves for 1 hour; the Private Pantheon tour does effectively cost more than a group tour. All the best from the eternal city.

History made engaging via stories

Jesse_B, Mar 2024

Claudia was lovely. Funny, engaging and intimate. we loved the details of recent Italian history as well.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Being Italian Claudia has a great sense of the specifics and relevant broader history of the city. ALl the best, thanks

Great experience!

Janice_A, Mar 2024

Anthony was amazing tour guide and he brought to life the history of the Pantheon. From a pagan background to how it became a Catholic Church.

Fantastic and efficient!

Beth_G, Aug 2023

This was a great tour - James was so knowledgeable and engaging, full of interesting facts and stores about the building construction and history. We loved this tour and at a hour, it was incredibly efficient!

Outstanding tour!

Aubin_M, Aug 2023

The wealth of knowledge given and manner delivered was excellent! Stayed longer than the scheduled tour time and provided answers to all questions to include additional information about Rome itself! Outstanding tour!!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

We do our best adn are always happy to receive such feedback. Happy holiday.

Fantastic tour

Dawn_B, Jul 2023

This was a great experience. James was so knowledgeable and passionate about the history and architecture of the Pantheon. It was nice to have him to ourselves to avoid the lines, hear well and ask questions. Well worth the money!

Job is a great guide!...

Julia_S, Jul 2023

Job is a great guide! I highly recommend him . Since he is American, he was very easy for us to understand.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Jobe really puts his heart and knowledge into it and this would seem to be appreciated. Thanks you.

James is amazing!

Ashley_W, Jun 2023

James was amazing! We really loved this one hour private tour of the Pantheon. We learned so much and appreciated his knowledge of the city and its history!

Private Tour Pantheon

Stephen_H, Jun 2023

Guide was outstanding! We learned all about the Pantheon We were on a tight schedule Very accommodating!

Great overview of Pantheon

Keith_H, May 2023

Perfect length, super informative and great personalization. Tons of nuanced information. Guide had great knowledge

Highly recommended

Elizabeth_S, Apr 2023

As it was Saturday afternoon, the Pantheon was closed to those without booked reservations. So glad we had a reservation. Davide had a great knowledge of the Pantheon and the surrounding area.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you for joining our Pantheon Private tour and happy Davide's passion rang a bell and put some of the ancient world into context. The Pantheon itself is often considered the perfect place to start the story of ancient Rome.

Antony was excellent...

Dean_C, Apr 2023

Antony was excellent guide. Thoroughly enjoyed our private tour. We were greeted at meeting spot. He took pictures of us in the pantheon.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Pleased you enjoyed your Private tour, time is more made to measure when Private of course. Best greetings to you Dean.

Wonderful guide, highly recommend

Yasmeen_A, Dec 2022

Great information and wonderful tour guide. Friendly and Highly recommended for anyone visiting rome.

ANTHONY AND A PRIVATE TOUR IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. ANTHONY IS A GEM!

Elizabeth_Z, Nov 2022

Anthony met us at the specified location on time. He was friendly and professional. The private tour of the Pantheon was amazing. Anthony was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged any and all questions we had. He was a joy to interact with. The pace of the tour was excellent and we were able to enjoy every moment. He shares a passion for Pantheon and Rome in general and it shows through his tales of history and his own experiences. Anthony is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... and it was our pleasure to meet and spend time with him!

Loved it

Robert_N, Oct 2022

Antony was great. Punctual, polite, and polished. He was very thorough in his explanations of the history of the building. Gave us some great tips. Would recommend to anyone

An awesome guide that brought it to life & even made it interesting for our teenagers!!

Marc_M, Mar 2022

Anthony was an amazing guide; very knowledgeable, and fun too. He really brought the whole thing to life and went above and beyond with extra details.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

It is always a challenge. Each time is new, and must be. Life itself can never be less than a priority to bring to life the ancient world. Much appreciated your feedback.

Knowledgeable and fun tour.

Edwin_D, Jun 2019

Antony was very friendly and responsive when we called to check in. He even gave us tips and directions at the end of the tour.

Response from Host, Jun 2019

Thanks for your inquisitive questions and designer sunglasses. Look forward to seeing you both again. It is always better to avoid “the others”.