Rome through Tosca's eyes
A Journey into the Heart of Rome, guided by the Events of Puccini's Tosca
Tosca by Puccini, is one of the greatest and most known works of the Italian Opera tradition. Let's explore the Roman locations that form the dramatic backdrop for this story of love, death, and political intrigue in 19th-century Rome. Each act unfolds in a significant and evocative location, part of a journey to discover the Eternal City.
Highlights:
- Visit to the places of Tosca: - A walk trough the places in which the Opera takes place
- S. Andrea della Valle: - Visit of the magnificient 16th century Basilica
- Teatro dell’Opera: - Guided tour inside the historical Teatro dell’Opera di Roma
- Tosca at Teatro dell'Opera: - Opera with Anna Netrebko on March 1 - 4 - 6 2025
Lenght of Tour: 4 days / 3 nights
Suggested time: All year especially in combination with Tosca performances in theaters
This journey will take us to the heart of Rome, following the footsteps of Puccini's Tosca. We'll explore places of art and history that are vital to the opera's plot. Our journey begins in the magnificent church of Sant'Andrea della Valle, where we meet Cavaradossi and witness the emotions that drive Tosca.
Our second stop is Palazzo Farnese, a symbol of power and authority. Today, it houses the French embassy, but in Tosca's world, it was Scarpia's headquarters. The palace's sumptuous interiors provide a dramatic backdrop to the unfolding tragedy.
Our final destination is Castel Sant'Angelo, the imposing fortress that dominates the Roman skyline: a place steeped in history and imbued with a sense of both grandeur and foreboding, provides a powerful and poignant setting for the opera's devastating conclusion. This unique place offers us a true journey through time: we'll explore its Roman origins as Hadrian's mausoleum, and then delve into the papal apartments.
The fitting closure to our journey through the Rome of Tosca? Attend the Opera and enjoy a magical performance at Teatro dell'Opera!
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Rome
- Arrival in Rome by own means. Accomodation at 4* Hotel.
- Welcome dinner and overnight
Day 2 - Rome
- Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer and visit of Teatro dell'Opera with internal guide
- Meeting with the guide. first part of the walking tour of Tosca's places
- First act: visit of Basilica of Sant’Andrea della Valle.
- Free Lunch
- Second act: guided visit of Palazzo Farnese (It's the Home of the French Embassy. Visits will be made from an internal guide of the Embassy with an English or French speaking tour, subject to avilability)
- Free dinner and overnight
Day 3 - Rome
- Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the guide and visit of Castel Sant'Angelo (Third Act)
- Free Lunch
- Pre-Opera appetizer at "Maestro", just in front of the theatre
- 08.00 pm: TOSCA at Teatro dell’Opera 2025 Opera in three acts by Giacomo Puccini. Saturday, March 01st, 2025 - 20:00 - Premiere Tuesday, March 04th, 2025 - 20:00 Thursday, March 06th, 2025 - 20:00 with Anna NEtrebko and Daniel Oren
- Return to the hotel and overnight
Day 4 - Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out
- Departure and end of service
The visits order may change for operational needs without changing the content.
Proposal for an indicative itinerary.
The tour can be modified and adapted to any requests for further insights on topics chosen by the custom.
