Rome tour off the beat path: Bomarzo Caprarola & Calcata
Description
This tour takes you beyond Rome to uncover the captivating beauty of Lazio's hidden treasures. From the enchanting Bomarzo Park of Monsters, where mythical stone sculptures blend art and nature, to the grandeur of the 16th-century Farnese Palace in Caprarola (or the stunning Orsini-Odescalchi Castle as an alternative), every stop offers a unique glimpse into Italy’s rich history and artistry. Conclude your journey in Calcata, a perfectly preserved medieval village perched atop cliffs—offering a picturesque step back in time. With personalized recommendations for local dining and a knowledgeable driver to guide you, this tour is an extraordinary blend of history, culture, and scenic charm.
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Itinerary
An old fashioned amusement park. With Gardens and funny, scary interesting looking creatures.
Also known as Villa Caprarola, it is a Pentagonal mansion built in the 1500s
A almost inhabited village, steeped on a mount of sediments. Fascinating, artistic, rustic, carved in the Rock.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up and drop off all travelers in any requested location in Rome.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
Reviews(14)
Excellent service, professional, friendly and on time. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience and safer driver. It was all perfect
Hi there! We cannot thank you enough for your glowing review. It's been a pleasure arranging this tour for you and we hope to have the opportunity of arranging our services for you again in the near future. Thank you so much for choosing our Company! My best, Giulia
The park is well kept (but not very well) and dotted with these very original and very fascinating stone figures (especially if you have children). The folded house is also original where the sensation of walking inside (it's little more than a room) makes you have fun. If I have to find a flaw it's the cost. 13.00 euros each I would say is too much for what it offers.
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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.
Hello! We are truly grateful for your kind review. We appreciate your positive feedback. Our rates vary depending on availability and seasonality, to make sure we provide the absolute best, efficient and high quality service all of our guests deserve. We are so pleased to hear you've enjoyed exploring this amazing area. We hope to have the opportunity to arrange some great things for you again in the near future. All the best!
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!
Hello!! Thank You so much for your kind feedback. Gilberto is so happy to hear you had such a wonderful time! Thank you kindly for choosing us. We hope to have you on one of our private tours again in the near future. Wishing you the absolute best! Julia Booking Office
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.
Hello! Thank You so much for your kind feedback. Gilberto will be so happy to hear you had such a good time with him, exploring the surroundings of Rome. We do hope to see you again during your travels to Italy. We wish you the BEST! Giulia
After so many times that we had decided to go to visit this park, we finally succeeded and together with some of our friends we visited this curious park, with statues of various artists who over the years have done their best to decorate the path of the entire park. There are works that really struck me others a little less, but I recommend the visit at least once in a lifetime, perhaps the only out of tune note a price maybe a little high, but if it serves for the maintenance of the park and the works inside, then it is money well spent.
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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.
Thank You so much for your feedback and best suggestions on how to visit such an extraordinary place! All the best, Giulia
I thought it was a children's park only and instead it was a real revelation. The sculptures are beautiful especially considering that they are almost 500 years old! All within a beautiful park very well maintained. Recommended comfortable shoes especially if it rained in the days before. The oblique house is a must even if it is difficult to stay standing... Parking is free.
In this park you can quietly enjoy nature, while walking one encounters some stone sculptures that should definitely be seen. It is something else.
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A beautiful park, suitable for families with children, the path is all in the shade so in the hot weather is great for a nice walk, along which you will meet some nice sculptures.
