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Borgia's: Power, Love & Betrayal

ROME WALKING TOURS & EXPERIENCES / OUT OF ROME


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An irresistible Renaissance romp around Rome as the Borgia story unfolds and the charismatic figures come to life!

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Rodrigo Borgia: pope, father, lover, patron of the arts and famous for the following quotes: "Never have mercy for those who won't help themselves." and "Oh what would Rome be without a plot?" 
​We are excited to offer this well-researched fun "Borgia" private walking tour - and to be among the first to offer this tour in Rome - giving you an alternative aspect of life in Rome in the 15th century where you will get a glimpse into the personal life of one of the Vatican's most controversial popes. 

You will visit locations of the Borgia pope's power, where is mistress lived and worked, palaces that he had built and eventually the place where he died. This is a very colourful insight into the period, which also covers the fascinating subjects of courtesans and Renaissance cuisine - what the Borgia's would have been eating!

You will have chance to enjoy a delicious break for cappuccino & cake on the very spot where one of the sons of the Borgia Pope was murdered and will sample one or two products from a bakery in the same location as one of the Borgia mistresses' workshops. And where better to end your tour than just a few steps from the Magnificent  Colosseum.

If you've seen either of the recent Borgia TV series', this tour is a must!


Note:
We also offer an exclusive Borgia's Out of Rome tour for private groups.
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highlights
  • Orient yourself in areas off the tourist path.
  • Uncover Rome's lesser known history.
  • In-depth enjoyable research went in to this tour, which is certain to be memorable and eye-opening!
  • Option to take coffee & cake at the site where Juan was murdered (cost not included).
  • Option to sample bakery products next door to Rodrigo's misstress's workshop (cost not included).
  • Borgia/Renaissance recipes. 
duration
This itinerary has approximately 3 hours walking (circa 4km)

You will be walking on cobble stones during a small part of the tour so comfy footwear is advised.
practical info
Prices:
  • Prices from €51 per person.​
 
 ​Start times:
  • 8am/9am/10am (get in touch to arrange an alternate start time)
  • in August we would start at 7.30AM to avoid the hottest parts of the day.
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Arriving late:
If you are going to be late, we kindly ask you to let us know. We will wait for you but your tour will end at the expected time. This will mean that we won't have time to cover all aspects of the tour.   

No-shows:

No-shows are treated as last-minute cancellations and are non-refundable. We allow 15 minutes wait time.

​Availability
  • We run this tour weekday mornings & Sunday mornings throughout the year upon request whatever the weather.​​
  • Advance booking required (ideally 48hrs notice).
  • We don't run the tour Saturdays.
  • This tour is for adults only. We don't accept children on this tour.​

Meeting point
We meet at Castel Sant'Angelo and end near the Colosseum.
Gift Voucher
Give a Borgia Tour Voucher as an unusual gift!

​Gift vouchers are non-refundable. Check out T&C's.
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Access the Recipes
​To complete your Borgia experience, we highly recommend visiting the Vatican Museums (the Borgia Apartments) and Castel Sant'Angelo (the prisons, open-air theatre and several paintings). 
Note: free entry to State-run museums each first Sunday of the month.

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  • in Rome
    • Ghosts. Witchcraft & Death
    • Be a Gladiator of Rome
    • Borgias: Power Love Betrayal
    • Coffee Houses on The Corso Rome
    • Private Cocktail Class in Rome
  • Weekends Out of Rome
    • Food & Wine
    • Coastal Myths & Legends
    • Castles & Gardens
    • Mysterious Etruscans
    • Spa & Relax!
    • The Appian Way Beyond Rome
    • Sanctuaries in Lazio
  • Discover Lazio
    • Viterbo | Tuscia
    • Rieti | Sabina
    • Rome | Roma
    • Frosinone | Ciociaria
    • Latina | Agro Pontino
  • Photograph Collection
  • Laran's Travel Blog
    • Lazio Escapes
  • About & Testimonials
    • f.a.q.
    • Contact & Hours