Vatican Tour Company · Piazza della Rotonda
Just your party and a guide for one hour: half an hour inside the Pantheon, then Piazza della Rotonda and Piazza della Minerva with its elephant. Pick it for the freedom to ask anything, set the pace and skip the group shuffle.
This is the private version of the Elite Guided Tour, from the same company and with the same meeting point: outside the Antica Salumeria at Piazza della Rotonda 2/4, at least 15 minutes early. Entrance tickets are included. Only your group takes part.
The hour splits three ways on the itinerary: about 30 minutes inside, 10 on Piazza della Rotonda and 10 on Piazza della Minerva, with Bernini's elephant and the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva. Guests describe plenty of time for questions, one guide with advanced degrees in art and history, and tours that ran past the hour.
It's expensive for 60 minutes: from $108 per person, and a 4-star guest called it "a bit pricey for just 45 minutes". One guest also wrote that their guide took them to the front of the reserved line and the people waiting there did not like it. Book it for a family that wants its own pace, or for anyone who hates shouting over a group. Otherwise the semi-private tour gives you 50 minutes inside with up to 10 others for $48.
Outside the deli at Piazza della Rotonda 2/4, opposite the Pantheon.
Dome, oculus, chapels and tombs, at your pace, with every question answered.
The portico, the inscription and the fountain from outside.
Bernini's elephant and the church of Santa Maria sopra Minerva, just behind the Pantheon.
★★★★★My tour guide was Annalise, she was very good as she informed us about the importance of the pantheon. She also included us in conversations, allowed us to ask questions and was very interesting while she spoke to us.
★★★★★Jobe was an absolute joy of a guide. His passion and insights of ancient Roman history was phenomenal! He shared so many fine details about the pantheon.
★★★★★It was nice to have him to ourselves to avoid the lines, hear well and ask questions. Well worth the money!
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One hour: about 30 minutes inside, 10 on Piazza della Rotonda and 10 on Piazza della Minerva, per the itinerary.
Outside the Antica Salumeria at Piazza della Rotonda 2/4, facing the Pantheon. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the start.
The from-price is about $108 per person in 2026 and moves with the date and group size. Check the total for your party on the booking page.
Yes. The listing has a child rate from 8 to 15 and an infant band up to 7. Under-18s enter the Pantheon free, so the child price covers the guide.
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