Villa Medici and French Art School Guided Tour

Explore Villa Medici on an official guided tour with access to its historic rooms, gardens, and courtyards.

Getting started

Begin your visit by entering Villa Medici with your admission ticket and joining your official guide at the designated starting point inside the complex. Your guide will outline the route through the interiors, courtyards, and gardens so you know what to expect. Keep your ticket handy, as it may be checked again when moving between different areas of the villa.

Villa Medici

What to expect

Walk through the richly decorated interiors and historic salons of Villa Medici as your official guide introduces you to the legacy of the Medici family and the history of the French Academy in Rome. After exploring the historic rooms, step into the courtyards and gardens, where art and architecture sit alongside views over the city. The visit combines cultural insight with time outdoors in this historic residence.

Features

• Explore the villa's interiors and historic salons, observing period decor and artworks that reflect centuries of artistic activity linked to the Medici family and the French Academy in Rome.

• Gain insight from an official guided tour of Villa Medici, with your guide explaining how the French Academy developed here and pointing out details you might otherwise miss.

• Access the villa's gardens and courtyards, where you can walk among sculptures and greenery while enjoying views over Rome from this elevated setting.

• Benefit from included entry to Villa Medici, which covers access to the historic rooms, courtyards, and gardens as part of your guided tour.