Palazzo Barberini Group Tour - Through Eternity Tours

This guided tour unveils the rich heritage of the Barberini family, influential patrons of the arts, and their profound impact on Italian culture. Explore iconic works by Raphael, including La Fornarina, and the dramatic compositions of Caravaggio, known for his mastery of light and shadow. Marvel at the architectural brilliance of Borromini and the extraordinary ceiling fresco Divine Providence by Pietro da Cortona, a true Baroque masterpiece. The gallery also houses works by Holbein, Tintoretto, Bernini, and many other great artists. Your expert guide will provide an in-depth immersion into the fascinating history behind these works, revealing the political and religious changes that shaped their creation. This tour offers a unique opportunity to appreciate some of the greatest artistic achievements in history within the magnificent setting of Palazzo Barberini.

Highlights

Caravaggio Paintings

Bernini sculptures

Raphael's Deposition

Hidden Gems

The Borghese Hermaphrodite
Canova's Portrait of Paoline Bonaparte
Titian's Sacred and Profane Love

Tour Includes

Expert Art Historian Guide
Skip the Line Tickets
In-Depth Exploration of the Borghese Gallery

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raphael's la fornarina in palazzo barberini

Amongst Rome’s glittering pantheon of Baroque palaces, Palazzo Barberini might just be the most spectacular.

Built by the powerful Barberini clan when the family reached the height of their fame in the early 17th century, the massive and imposing palace was to set the standard for luxurious domestic architecture in Rome for centuries to come.

When Maffeo Barberini was elected Pope as Urban VIII in 1623, the man who would become the 17th century’s most powerful patron of art hired renowned architect Carlo Maderno to design a sprawling dwelling fit for his family’s newly exalted status.

The elegant final design owes much to Baroque masters Gianlorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini too, who took over the works after Maderno’s death. What they came up with was one of the most impressive monuments to Rome’s Baroque age.

These days the opulent halls of the Palazzo play host to the exceptional collection of Italy’s Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Antica, one of city’s most important art galleries. Read on for our guide to what to see in the Palazzo Barberini!