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Small group and special access

A small-group guided tour of the Pantheon in two versions: the classic 40-minute tour or the one with special access to the Basilica of Neptune areas behind the Rotunda. Why consider it: with the special option, you see archaeological remains and digital reconstructions, enter through a dedicated rear entrance, and finish with a coffee.

Small group with exclusive access option

The experience

The meeting point is at the fountain in front of the Pantheon entrance, five minutes before departure: the guide has a yellow sign with the Touríks logo. The classic version is a 40-minute guided tour. Dome, oculus, ancient marble floor, the engineering secrets that have kept the building standing for almost 2,000 years, and the transition from temple of all gods to church and burial place of Raphael and the Italian royals.

The special access option adds the areas of the Basilica of Neptune, behind the Rotunda, with archaeological remains, stories, and digital reconstructions. At the end, you enter the Pantheon from a dedicated entrance at the back, and there is a brief Italian coffee tasting. The itinerary marks Piazza della Minerva, the Temple of Hadrian, and Piazza Navona as optional stops.

The price from $55 is the starting price: special access is an option, and its price is shown when you select the date. Cover shoulders and knees, no shorts, short skirts, or tank tops. If the church closes to visitors for special events, you can choose between rescheduling the visit and a full refund.

  • Expert live guide, entry fees included
  • Classic 40-minute visit
  • Option with the Basilica of Neptune areas
  • Dedicated entrance at the back in the special option
  • Coffee tasting in the special option

How it works

  1. 5 min beforeMeeting point at the fountain

    In front of the Pantheon entrance, look for the yellow Touríks sign.

  2. Special optionBasilica of Neptune

    The areas behind the Rotunda: archaeological remains, stories, and digital reconstructions.

  3. 40 minInside the Pantheon

    Dome, oculus, and marble floor with the guide. With the special option, you enter from a dedicated entrance at the back.

  4. Special optionThe coffee

    A brief Italian coffee tasting.

  5. Optional, 10 - 20 minMinerva, Hadrian, Navona

    Optional stops: Piazza della Minerva, the Temple of Hadrian, and Piazza Navona.

Granite columns with Corinthian capitals in the portico

What's included

Included

  • Expert live guide
  • All entry fees
  • Basilica of Neptune, rear entrance, and coffee (special access option only)
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Shorts, short skirts, and tank tops (not allowed)

Who it is for

Book it if

  • You have little time and 40 minutes with a guide is enough
  • You are interested in the ruins behind the Pantheon
  • You like the idea of ending with a coffee
  • You want a small group

Choose something else if

  • You are looking for a long, in-depth visit
  • You need hotel pickup
  • You cannot cover your shoulders and knees

What travellers say

★★★★★

We had a fantastic visit to the Pantheon. We wouldn’t have learned even half of what the guide told us if we had gone on our own. The duration was perfect and the organization was excellent. Highly recommended!

Allie · May 2026 · originally in English
★★★★★

Our guide, Francesca, was simply excellent. With dedication, she explained not only the details of the Pantheon but also its connections with Italian history up to today. Thank you, I would do it again anytime!!

Gerhard · Jul 2026 · originally in English
★★★★★

The guide had extensive knowledge and could answer all questions. The visit was educational and interesting.

Manfred · Jun 2026 · originally in German

Tips before booking

  • Arrive at the fountain 5 minutes early, as requested in the listing.
  • Cover shoulders and knees for everyone.
  • Want the Basilica of Neptune? Select the special access option when booking: it is not in the classic version.
  • If an event closes the church, you can reschedule the visit or request a full refund.

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Frequent questions

What does the special access option include?

The areas of the Basilica of Neptune behind the Rotunda, with archaeological remains and digital reconstructions, entry into the Pantheon from a dedicated door at the back, and a brief Italian coffee tasting.

How long does it last?

The classic visit lasts 40 minutes. The listing indicates 40 to 80 minutes in total, depending on the option.

Where do you meet?

At the fountain in front of the Pantheon entrance. The guide has a yellow sign with the Touríks logo.

What if the Pantheon closes for a celebration?

If the church closes to visitors for special events, you can choose between rescheduling the visit and a full refund. Masses are on Saturday at 17:00 and Sunday at 10:30.

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