Guided Tours

Guided Tour of Villa Romana del Casale di Piazza Armerina with Skip-The-Line Entry

Name: Guided Tour of Villa Romana del Casale di Piazza Armerina with Skip-The-Line Entry
Start: 2024-12-01T10:00:00
End: 2024-12-01T12:00:00
Location: Villa Romana del Casale

Visitors exploring intricate mosaics at Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, during a guided tour.

Mosaic floors at Villa Romana del Casale, Sicily, during guided tour with skip-the-line entry.

Villa Romana del Casale mosaic floor with guided tour group, Sicily, skip-the-line entry.

Go on a guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its opulent mosaics.

Highlights

Explore the luxurious Villa Romana del Casale in Piazza Armerina on this 2-hour tour which includes skip-the-line access.
Along with a bilingual guide, learn about this late antique villa of the Roman Empire, built to be the ultimate symbol of luxury.
Marvel at the exuberant interiors, spread over 48 rooms covered with perfectly preserved mosaics.
End your visit with a viewing of the private apartments of the Domina and Dominus of the Roman Empire.
Fun Fact: Keep an eye out for the 'bikini girls' mosaic which depicts young women exercising in two-piece swimsuits, one of the earliest representations of the bikini in history.

Inclusions

2-hour guided tour of Villa Romana del Casale di Piazza Armerina
Skip-the-line entry to the villa
Expert English and Italian-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Paul

5/5

Sep, 2024

Guide was very knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. In situ Roman villa mosaics were amazing

Kelly

5/5

Jun, 2024

Great tour guide who was very knowledeable and accommodating.

Peter

5/5

Apr, 2024

The passion of the guide and the amount of details he new

Patrizia

5/5

Sep, 2024

Iain

4/5

May, 2024

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Your Experience

Marvel at Magnificant Mosiacs and Frescos

Covering 3,500 square meters, with depictions of heroes and gods, scenes of hunting, games, and everyday life, this villa is thought to be the most luxurious site from the late imperial Roman era. Skip the lines and learn about each room, its purpose, and its design. Your English and Italian-speaking guide will inform you about the themes and characters of the mosaic. They will also often point out subtle symbolic or figurative elements that show the level of thought and detail that went into the mosaic design.

Take a Walk Through Roman Opulence

The villa consists of 4 sections. Marvel at the horseshoe-shaped monument at the entrance, overlooking a refined spa complex. Explore the rooms in the villa where colorful mosaics and a large dining room are decorated with mythological motifs. End your tour by visiting the private apartments of the Domina and Dominus of the Roman Empire.

Know Before You Go

Important Information

It's recommended to wear comfortable footwear for this tour.

Timings

Nov to Mar

Daily: 3:30pm onwards

Apr to Oct

Daily: 4pm onwards

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at front of Traffic Circle preceding the parking lot of the Villa.
Address: Villa Romana del Casale, Piazza Armerina, 94015.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Piazza Armerina SP15 Mosaici Hotel. It is a 13-minute walk to the meeting point.
Board buses Sais Autolinee 18206, Sais Autolinee 18208, Sais Autolinee 18210, and many more to get you there.