Pantheon
Walking tour in Rome, Italy
39
minutes
Deep dive
12
stops
Nobody wrote down what the Pantheon was for. Walk from the piazza, through Hadrian's porch of Egyptian columns and under the great dome, and hear what every age since has decided: a courtroom, a church, a quarry of bronze, a grave for Raphael and Italy's kings, a lesson for the builders of domes.
What you'll hear
What this tour offers
- Self-guided walking tour
- 12 stops, with directions between each
- 39 minutes of narration
- Keeps playing with your phone locked
- Yours to keep, replay anytime
- Earns your Rome passport stamp
Where you'll be
Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
What to bring
- Earbuds
Things to know
Timed ticket
Book a time slot in your own name and bring ID. Start the tour about 20 minutes before.
A working church
Shoulders covered, nothing too short. Quiet inside; closed to visitors during Mass.
Step-free entry
A ramp on the Via della Minerva side of the porch.
Listening
Best with headphones. Download it in the app to listen offline.
Questions
Why does the Pantheon have a hole in the roof?
No Roman wrote down why. The oculus is the room's only direct sunlight, it removes the dome's weakest point, and it opens the vault to the real sky. Read the story
Who is buried in the Pantheon?
The painter Raphael, who chose it for his grave, and Italy's first two kings, Victor Emmanuel II and Umberto I, with Queen Margherita, among others. Read the story
How long is the Pantheon audio tour?
About 39 min of listening across 12 stops, at your own pace. You can pause and resume at any time.
How much does it cost?
The tour costs $7.99 USD. Your first tour in the app is free.
Do I need to book in advance?
No booking needed. Download the Trevlo app, purchase the tour, and start listening whenever you arrive. Download it in the app first if you'll be without data.
What language is the tour in?
The tour is narrated in English.