Rome Tour: Explore Bomarzo, Caprarola & Calcata with Local Cuisine Recommendations
4.6
13 Ratings
Bomarzo
Embark on a captivating Rome tour to explore Bomarzo, Caprarola, and Calcata. Discover the enchanting Bomarzo Park of Monsters, visit the magnificent Palace Farnese in Caprarola, and explore the picturesque village of Calcata. Indulge in mouthwatering local cuisine along the way.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parco dei Mostri - An old fashioned amusement park. With Gardens and funny, scary interesting looking creatures.
- Palazzo Farnese - Also known as Villa Caprarola, it is a Pentagonal mansion built in the 1500s
- Calcata - A almost inhabited village, steeped on a mount of sediments. Fascinating, artistic, rustic, carved in the Rock.
What's Included
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop Off
- Bottled water
- Multi-lingual private tour driver
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Food & Alcohol Beverages
- Gratuities
- Entry tickets to museums, etc.
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
Your guide will take you on a splendid journey to explore illustrious locations just a bit away from Rome. You will be visiting the intriguing Bomarzo Park of Monsters, where art and nature merge seamlessly. The park is filled with stone sculptures of supernatural beings, presenting a unique vista in one of Earth’s most charming locations.
Your next destination will be Caprarola, where you will explore the stunning Farnese Palace. This 16th-century mansion will captivate you with its historical significance and architecture, including alluring gardens.
Your driver will suggest local eateries where you can savor an appetizing meal.
On your return to Rome, a stop at Calcata is a must. This vintage village, being among the region’s most well-preserved and picturesque, is truly a sight to behold.
- Dress comfortable casual
- During the day, you’ll hear your private tour driver’s fun explanations on what you will see. He will assist and guide you through the day, but will not enter sites directly with you.
Location
Parco dei Mostri
Localita Giardino SNC
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(13 Ratings)
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Averman
Mar 31, 2024
Historically and artistically significant sites north of Rome. - Although a little on the expensive side, this tour was a great way to see a number of interesting sites that are near Rome, but hard to get to by public transportation. The first early morning stop was at the late 16th century Mannerist gardens of Bomarzo, with its extraordinary collection sculptured monsters and follies. Then a stop at the Farnese Palace at Caprarola, a must-see for lovers of Renaissance art and architecture. Next was a quick but interesting stop at Sutri to see the rock-cut Roman Amphitheatre, Etruscan tombs, and paleo-Christian church. Lunch was at a good local restaurant at Trevignano sul Lago, a charming small lakeside village. Finally, a few hours exploring Calcata, a quintessential medieval hill-top fortress town, now inhabited by artsy types, colorful characters, and friendly cats.
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Michael_p
Jan 14, 2024
An amazing day in Sacro Bosco, Palazzo Farnere and Calcatta! - Our driver Gilberto picked us up in the morning and took us to Bonarzo first. He was informative, funny and really nice. He told us from the beginning that it was our tour and he would do what we wanted. He took us to each tour spot - took us to the ticket booth and made sure we knew how to go around and where to meet up after. Whenever we wnatwd coffee, bathrooms or lunch he stopped and found place to accomodate us. It is not a cheap tour and it is as Gilberto said “Off the beaten path” but it was well worth it. A fantastic day with a wonderful guide!
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Aileenrealestate
Sep 19, 2023
Fabulous day away from the crowds of Rome. - We had a wonderful quiet day away from the crowds with Gilbert who took us to Calcata and a few more charming towns round Lake Bracciano. It was one of our best days in Italy being away from the crowds and tourist areas. He speaks great English and was very flexible and patient. He’s an excellent guide that lived in CA before and was very knowledgeable about the attractions, history and places to see.
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Adventureandretire
May 8, 2023
A walk in Bomarzo Park - The park is filled with bizarre and fascinating sculptures for which only the accompanying inscriptions provide any explanation. Among the pieces are a war elephant, a monstrous fishhead, a giant tearing another giant in half, and a house built on a tilt to disorient the viewer. When you visit the park, be sure to enter the giant screaming mouth (known as “the mouth of hell”), inside which, on the tongue, stands a picnic table and enough seating for a small group to have lunch.
This place is incredible, you walk amount the statues and cannot believe how peaceful the park is. Take your time to visit the park.
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G
Jul 9, 2019
indeed a very unique bizarre extravagant day trip from rome! - It's called the park of the monsters, created by some crazy and genial Renaissance lord. A very unique place to be. And peaceful, in its own strange way!
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