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Pantheon & Sant’Ignazio Baroque Illusions Tour

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About this tour

This Pantheon tour pairs the best-preserved building of ancient Rome with one of the city’s cleverest Baroque tricks.

The Pantheon

Nearly 2,000 years old, the Pantheon’s concrete dome is still the largest unreinforced dome in the world, open to the sky through its central oculus. Your guide explains how a temple to the Roman gods became a Christian church, and shows you Raphael’s tomb.

Sant’Ignazio’s painted dome

A few minutes’ walk away, the Church of Sant’Ignazio hides a famous illusion: a dome that was never built, painted on a flat ceiling by Andrea Pozzo. Stand on the marked spot and watch it rise, as your guide explains how perspective and light shape the church.

Highlights

  • Pantheon entry ticket
  • The world's largest unreinforced concrete dome
  • Raphael's tomb
  • Andrea Pozzo's painted false dome at Sant'Ignazio
  • Small group of 10 people at most

Itinerary

  1. Start

    Meet at the Pantheon

    Meet your guide in Piazza della Rotonda.

  2. 45 min

    Inside the Pantheon

    The dome, the oculus and Raphael's tomb.

  3. 10 min

    Walk to Sant'Ignazio

    A short stroll through the historic centre.

  4. 30 min

    Sant'Ignazio di Loyola

    Andrea Pozzo's ceiling and the false dome.

  5. End

    Piazza di Sant'Ignazio

    Your tour ends in one of Rome's prettiest squares.

What's included

  • Pantheon entry ticket
  • Licensed guide for the Pantheon and Sant'Ignazio (guided option)
  • Audio guide (ticket option)
  • Headsets when needed
  • Small group, 10 people at most
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Good to know

Meeting point
Meeting point depends on the option you book Most options meet in Piazza della Rotonda, in front of the Pantheon. The exact spot is in your booking confirmation.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Portuguese
Dress code
Both are places of worship, so shoulders and knees must be covered
What to bring
Passport or ID card
Not allowed
Shorts, food, flash photography
Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes early; there may be a security check at the Pantheon
Sant'Ignazio
If the church is closed for a service on your date, that part is refunded
Cancellation policy

Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour are non-refundable.

Meeting point

Meeting point depends on the option you book

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a ticket for the Pantheon?

Yes. The Pantheon now charges an entry fee, which is included.

Is there a dress code?

Both are religious sites, so cover shoulders and knees.

How long does the Pantheon tour take?

Between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the option.

What if Sant'Ignazio is closed?

It can close for religious services. If it's closed on your date, that part of the tour is refunded.

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