Pantheon One Hour Guided Tour
Rome, Italy
From EUR 35.00
Office phone number: +39 338 884 7405
Pantheon One Hour Guided Tour
Rome, Italy
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Join a local expert guide for a whistle stop one-hour tour around the Pantheon, one of the world’s most spectacular and best preserved Roman buildings. Get the lowdown on the history of this majestic edifice and find out how the exquisite architecture in front of you was carefully pieced together. This early morning tour offers you the opportunity to stroll around the interior of the Pantheon without the tourist hordes getting in your way, allowing you to get lost in the majesty, if only for a moment, of this ancient marvel of engineering.
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Highlights
- Visit the Pantheon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, with a local guide by your side
- Find out the history behind one of the planet’s best preserved Roman buildings, now more than 1,300 years old
- Learn about the different types of stone, granite and marble used to build this beautiful structure
- Visit early in the morning so that your precious holiday snaps are not filled with selfie-stick-loving tourists!
- Discover the stories of some of the famous artists and personalities who are said to be buried inside
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Schedule details
- Duration: 1 hour
- Meeting point:
Information desk inside the Pantheon situated on the right-hand side. Your guide will be wearing Urban Adventures branded clothing or holding an Urban Adventures sign.
Address: Pantheon - Piazza della Rotonda 00186 Roma RM
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Main exit of the Pantheon
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Upon arrival at the Pantheon please make your way to the reception area inside the main entrance, where your local guide will be waiting for you.
As you walk into this most exquisite of all Roman buildings, you may notice the brass doors, which are unusual because most of the brass plaques and doors that were originally included here have been stripped and melted down over the centuries and used to build structures in the Vatican. The most famous object made from the ‘borrowed’ brass is the Baroque-sculpted bronze canopy that resides over the high alter in Saint Peter’s Basilica, designed by Bernini.
As we walk around we’ll talk about the building’s origin as a temple for the gods commissioned by Marcus Agrippa and its subsequent rebuilding by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. You will learn about how this miraculous structure was built and the different guises it took on over the centuries.
We will discover side chapels that contain the tombs of the Kings of Italy and other famous names such as Raphael and hear some of their stories.
We’ll spend time examining the remarkable dome that, unbelievably, is bigger than the dome at St Peter’s. The dome itself represents the heavenly sphere of the gods and has been studied by some of the world’s greatest architects, including Brunelleschi and Michelangelo.
We will also take a peak at the Pantheon from the outside too, where you will see the original level the Pantheon was built upon. In the ancient world, the city of Rome was closer to sea level than it is now.
Your tour ends where it began and hopefully you will leave with a better understanding of ancient Roman architecture and culture. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else to see and do during your stay in Rome.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide.
Exclusions: Food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please ensure that your shoulders are covered and you are adhering to a respectful dress code (no short shorts/skirts, vests, etc.), as the Pantheon is still a consecrated church.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +39 338 884 7405
Email address: info@romeurbanadventures.com
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