Rome Barberini Palace Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Likely to Sell Out

Rome, Italy

5.0

(1)

Rome Walking Private Tour with Pantheon

from $256

Price varies by group size

Rome, Italy

4.5

(2)

Private Jewish Ghetto Tour

from $309

Price varies by group size

Rome, Italy

5.0

(83)

Rome Private Golf Cart Tour

from $175

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

The Barberini family’s influence profoundly affected Roman art and culture in the 17th century. Explore Barberini Palace (Palazzo Barberini) on this guided tour, admiring masterpieces such as Raphael’s La Fornarina and Pietro da Cortona’s Baroque Divina Provvideza ceiling, while learning more about the Barberini family and why the palace is still such a popular tourist destination.

Rome Barberini Palace guided tour
A chance to see artwork by Raphael, Caravaggio, and more
Snap photos of Bernini and Borromini’s distinct architectural designs
Learn more about the Barberini family and their influence on the city

What's Included

Entrance Tickets (skip the line)
Tour Guide
Headsets and radios to hear the guide clearly (if required)

Hotel pickup and drop off
food and drink
Tips (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica - Palazzo Barberini
Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet our staff inside the garden of Palazzo Barberini around the fountain, Via delle Quattro Fontane, 13, 00184 Roma RM. Our staff will be waiting for you with a blue flag saying "Doooing Experience." Here is a link for the address in Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/8i3gxKTKtnWY6J1P9

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Palazzo Barberini

2 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration, and access routes could change. Please check your messages for updates before your visit.
Please note that, starting from August 26th, the 18th-century Rooms of Palazzo Barberini will be temporarily closed to the public. They are scheduled to reopen on October 21st.
Starting from September 4th, Caravaggio’s Judith Slaying Holofernes will not be on display until January 31, 2026, as it is on loan to the KAM Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

3.4

based on 5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Completely Misleading and Overpriced – Avoid

Philippa_E, May 2025

I feel thoroughly misled and extremely disappointed by this tour of the Barberini Palace. The main reason I booked – and paid an outrageous £330 – was the clear promise that we would see Caravaggio paintings. The advert explicitly stated twice that his works would be included. This was not just a selling point; it was the entire basis for choosing this experience. What we got was a tour completely stripped of the very artworks it claimed to feature. All the Caravaggios had been removed for a separate exhibition, yet this was never disclosed before payment – not in the description, the booking confirmation, or at any point before payment and only after payment with a refusal for a refund. This is inexcusable. To make matters worse, what was meant to be a two-hour experience ended up lasting just 90 minutes. Without the Caravaggios, the analysis of artistic comparison and development made little sense – how could we understand the progression without seeing the key pieces? This felt not only like poor planning, but a deliberate misrepresentation. £330 for a cut-down, compromised tour with missing content is absolutely unacceptable. If artworks are removed, the company has a responsibility to inform customers beforehand – especially when they are the centrepiece of the experience. I do not recommend this tour under any circumstances unless the organisers drastically improve their communication and transparency. This was a waste of time and money, and I left feeling frustrated and deceived. The tour guide did try her best and should be commended. This is not worth the money though and the owner is not very good at customer service.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your message and for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear of your disappointment. We fully understand that seeing Caravaggio’s works may have been an important reason for choosing this experience. That said, we would like to clarify a few key points: At the time of your booking, the mention of Caravaggio was already removed from the tour description specifically to avoid confusion, as the artworks were temporarily relocated for a separate exhibition. This update was made in advance precisely to manage expectations clearly and transparently. You can verify this by reviewing the live product listing. We do our best to keep all product details accurate and up to date, and we rely on the platform’s standard layout to communicate important information to customers, especially regarding temporary changes or exhibition shifts. We understand your frustration and are sorry that the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your recognition of our guide’s efforts, and we will take your comments into account to improve our communication even further. Thank you again for taking the time to share your concerns. Best regards, The Doooing Team