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    Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia Private Tour

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    Short Description

    Discover the masterpieces of the Etruscan art on our guided tour of Villa Giulia

    Tour Features

    Local Guide

    Certified Official Guide

    Tour Languages

    English, Italian, Spanish, French, German

    Duration

    2 hours and 30 minutes

    Skip the Line

    And save time

    Experience Type

    Private

    Itinerary

    • Villa Giulia is a beautiful Renaissance villa in Rome, built in the mid-16th century for Pope Julius III as a luxurious papal retreat. Today, it houses the National Etruscan Museum, which boasts one of the most important collections of Etruscan art and artifacts in the world. The museum displays ancient treasures like the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, intricate gold jewelry, and terracotta statues, offering a fascinating insight into the Etruscan civilization that predated Rome.

    Tour Details

    Full Description

    Visit Villa Giulia and learn about Etruscan art and culture with a professional tour guide. Inside the magnificent Renaissance villa, you will find a huge collection of exhibits, which retraces the mysterious Etruscan history. This ancient civilization can be considered the first Romans, they covered the territory of Nowadays Tuscany and Northern Lazio before the Roman conquests.

    The history of Etruscan is full of uncertainties and enigmas because of the lack of texts left about these people. That’s why a visit to Villa Giulia will give you a unique chance to enjoy some of the most representative pieces of the Etruscan culture.

    On our 2.5-hour private tour, you will explore the precious works of Etruscan art, which represents the different periods of the society of these people. During this historical journey, you will go back in time to uncover the mysteries and legends about this ancient civilization.

    Your specialized guide will help you navigate through the numerous halls of the museum focusing on the most important exhibits, Highlights include the Apollo from Veio, the Sarcophagus of the Spouses from Cerveteri, the Apollo dello Scasato from Falerii, the Centaur from Vulci and many others.

    What is Included

      Included:
    • Included: Specialized licensed guide
    • Included: Private tour

    Meeting Point

    The tour starts at National Etruscan Museum of Villa Giulia Piazzale di Villa Giulia 9, 00196 Roma RM. View on Google Maps

    Reviews

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Based on 56 reviews

    • Marcus R. — United States

      Getting a bit off the beaten path was totally worth it. The museum has so much to offer, and the guide was super passionate about etruscan history. really enjoyable tour

    • Rebecca F. — Canada

      We loved how quiet and uncrowded the museum was, and the guide gave us time to enjoy the pieces without rushing, especially the Sarcophagus of the Spouses, which was amazing. Totally worth it!

    • Thomas S. — United Kingdom

      I strongly suggest this tour to anyone who wants to know more about the Etruschan peoples. Bruno expertly guided us through the museum's rich collection of artifacts, offering fascinating insights into their history and culture. His passion and knowledge made sheer objects a time-travel adventure , making the experience both educational and engaging. Highly recommend this tour for history enthusiasts

    • Jenny Y. — Australia

      We learnt so much during this tour, Giulio was a fantastic guide and took the time to explain to us the fascinating history of the Etruscans. A wonderful experience if you are in Rome!

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