Private Tour - Monti district

5.0 (8 reviews) 2 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Monti district, today one of the most renowned districts of the city center, was in the past the poorest part of Rome, the ancient "Subura". It became an important religious center in the Middle Ages with the contruction of many important churches, that were constantly renovated during the centuries. Here we will find one of the four major churches of Rome, Saint Mary Major, incredible mosaics and famous artists of the Renaissance and Baroque ages, like Michelangelo and Bernini.

Some of the highlights of the Tour:

Saint Mary Major
Santa Prassede
San Pietro in Vincoli
Moses by Michelangelo
walking through Monti District

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English, Italian
Operated by: Rome Guides

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Children (7–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Tickets
Included: Professional guide
Included: Private tour

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Santa Maria Maggiore

40 min

An incredible Church, the first to be dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Rome. Inside, amazing mosaics of the VI and XIII century, the tomb of gianlorenzo bernini and many legends and stories will make this church one of your favourite ones.
Basilica di Santa Prassede

40 min

A real hidden jem! Not even roman citizens know this little church, considered one of the most interesting churches of the city for its medieval mosaics. The mosaics inside dating back to IX century in gold will completly blow your mind!
San Pietro in Vincoli

40 min

We will end our tour in this Church, famous for the sculpture by Michelangelo: The Moses. We will discover the history and the secretes of this statue, created for the tomb of Pope Giulius II (the one that commisioned to Michelangelo the cieling of the Sistine Chapel), indagating its enigmatic look.