Comfy Couch Tours

04/07/2020

Dear all, no tours have been planned for this weekend... But that doesn't mean I'm not working for you! 3 PM EST today (21:00 Rome time)

For those who missed out on the earlier Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel tour, you could join me today while I'm conducting a virtual tour for a partner company. Follow the link to book directly and maybe we'll see each other later today!

https://www.througheternity.com/en/rome-tours/virtual-sistine-chapel-tour-online.html

24/06/2020

Bernini and Baroque, Baroque and Rome, Rome and Bernini. The city as we see it today, in its essence has been shaped by the most splendid artist of the 17th century. Are the shiny and glamorous facades a mere reflection of Bernini’s Baroque life? Register for just €12,50: https://bit.ly/3fUacW3

Discover it next Sunday, June 28th

07 PM Rome time
01 PM Eastern Time
10 AM Pacific

16/06/2020

THE BAROQUE LIFE OF BERNINI AND ROME

Next Sunday June 21st, we're back with the sculptor, painter and architect who served under seven Popes, and left an impressive amount of art in the city of Rome. We’ll be walking both through the city as through his life and discover the Baroque influence on the artist and his works.

Join for just €12,50 per connection; the tour will last about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Register here: https://bit.ly/2N3tVpV

7 PM Rome time
01 PM Eastern Time
12 PM Central Time
11 AM Mountain Time
10 AM Pacific

05/06/2020

Don't miss our Tour of the Vatican Pinacoteca! Don't worry, you don't need a mask for this one. What you'll need is a strong internet connection, a good glass of wine and your favorite couch.
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/2yXx3jT

03/06/2020

Next Sunday's VIRTUAL TOUR, JUNE 7th 2020 at 7 PM, you don't have to wear masks on our visit of the Masterpieces of the Vatican Museums. Sign up here for a 1,5 hour tour https://bit.ly/2yXx3jT (€12,50)

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MUSEUMS IN ROME REOPENING AFTER LOCKDOWN!

Several museums in the city of Rome and surrounding areas, have announced their reopening for this week. Some of the most important ones are:

01 June 2020 Vatican Museums
02 June 2020 Palazzo Barberini / Palazzo Corsini
02 June 2020 Archeological Excavations of Ostia Antica
04 June 2020 The Vittoriano

Many of the museums will implement obligatory reservation with strict timed entrances, social distancing measures are set in place and masks are obligatory.

02/06/2020

The Vatican Museums have reopened! Now, with tightened rules and certain limitations, we may go back to visiting a little corner of the collection with the greatest masterpieces from the 11th century till the 19th, from Giotto to Beato Angelico, from Melozzo da Forlì to Perugino and Raphael, and Leonardo da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio: the Pinacoteca. Join us, June 7th and discover with us the hidden beauties of the Vatican Museums.
Cost of participation - €12,50

- 7 PM (Rome)
- 6 PM (London)
- 1 PM (EDT)
- 10 AM (PACIFIC)
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/2yXx3jT

30/05/2020

Ready for tomorrow's tour? We'll be talking about games, spectacles, and other ways of entertainment practiced in the Ancient World!
Don't forget to sign up!

If you live in EU and USA:
- 7 PM (Rome)
- 6 PM (London)
- 1 PM (EDT)
- 10 AM (PACIFIC)
👉 https://bit.ly/3dHBfTp

If you live in EU and AUSTRALIA:
- 10 AM (Rome)
- 6 PM (Sydney)
- 7.30 PM (Adelaide)
👉 https://bit.ly/3cvTyee

27/05/2020

We know that the Romans didn’t shy away from violence in the gladiatorial fights or at the chariot races, and at the same time they celebrated Greek theatre. What did the the Romans do in their free time, what is the role of religion and who wanted to watch those violent games in the first place? Join us on a journey through time and space, and live as a Roman for a day!
Cost of participation is € 12,50
Living in EU and USA 👉https://bit.ly/3dHBfTp
Living in AUSTRALIA 👉 : https://bit.ly/3cvTyee

23/05/2020

This Sunday, May 24th, join us to discover the intriguing life of one of the most important artists of the Baroque era, Caravaggio. For only €12,50!
Choose your favorite couch and let us do the rest.
Living in EU and USA 👉 https://bit.ly/3bw2miK
Living in Australia 👉 https://bit.ly/3cGwgSM

21/05/2020

Did you know that Caravaggio preferred painting directly onto the canvas without sketches or drawings, and usually painted from live models?
More about the Baroque genius on Sunday, May 24th at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm ECST for only €12,50!
Living in EU and USA 👉 https://bit.ly/3bw2miK
Living in Australia 👉 https://bit.ly/3cGwgSM

18/05/2020

Caravaggio. The artist about whom it was said that there was art before him, and after him it was not the same thing.
Discover with us the enigmatic character of this genius on Sunday May 24th at 10:00 am CEST and 7:00 pm CEST
Living in EU and USA 👉 https://bit.ly/3bw2miK
Living in Australia 👉 https://bit.ly/3cGwgSM

13/05/2020

Dear friends! Our Vatican tour last Sunday was a success, all thanks to you. And by popular demand, we decided to rerun the "Michelangelo and Raphael at the Vatican" tour for those who couldn't be with us.
Join us on Sunday, May 17th at 10:00 am CET or 7:00 pm CET!
Living in EU and USA? Click here 👉https://bit.ly/2LrvRYK
Living in Australia? Click here 👉https://bit.ly/2WUlDFg

10/05/2020

The Vatican Museums are getting ready for their grand reopening. And while this is happening, we will prepare you for your future visit to the Vatican City. Join us today, 1:00 pm EDT and get a sweet taste of what's waiting for you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q2w3igRvzM

Storia, cultura, inimmaginabile bellezza: i Musei Vaticani riaprono i loro battenti.

08/05/2020

Looking for an original gift for Mother's Day? How about a virtual tour around the Vatican City? Book for yourself and get 50% off the second booking!
DM for more information or follow the links to register
Living in EU and USA? Click here 👉https://bit.ly/2YKENjR
Living in Australia? Click here 👉 https://bit.ly/2W3GzdW

07/05/2020

Still haven't registered for our Sunday's virtual tour at the ? No worries! There's still a few seats left!
Living in EU and USA? Click here to register 👉https://bit.ly/2YKENjR
Living in Australia? Click here to register 👉 https://bit.ly/2W3GzdW

05/05/2020

Join us, Sunday May 10th, on our virtual tour and discover the grandiosity of the two Renaissance geniuses, Michelangelo and Raphael. For only €12.50 you'll travel to the Vatican from your favorite couch.
Living in EU and USA? Click here to register 👉https://bit.ly/2YKENjR
Living in Australia? Click here to register 👉 https://bit.ly/2W3GzdW

05/05/2020

"Michelangelo and Raphael at the Vatican"
Join us, Sunday May 10th at 7:00 pm CET. Embark with us on a journey through time and space, and discover with us the grandiosity of the two geniuses of the Renaissance. For only €12.50, experience the beauty of these two artists within the walls of the Vatican City.
Register now 👉 https://bit.ly/2YKENjR

03/05/2020

Do we have a surprise for you!!! No spoilers 🤫
⚠️ COMING SOON ⚠️

01/05/2020

Aaaand that was our first tour! Thank you for joining me today, I wish to see you all soon for our next visit!

2773 years of Roman history: where should we go next?!

30/04/2020

It's almost time for our first virtual tour around Rome, tomorrow at 7 pm. In the mean time, our Creative Director is here to give you a sneak peak of what's coming!
Click the link to register 👉https://bit.ly/3bHIjPx

30/04/2020

While we make sure everything is ready for tomorrow's virtual tour, make sure you've registered at the following link👉 https://bit.ly/3bHIjPx
Hurry up, registration closes May 1st at 5:00 pm EU time!

28/04/2020

Haven't registered for our first virtual tour yet? No worries, there's still time! Come along and discover how the power of water contributed to the rise and fall of what was the most powerful empire in the history of mankind!
Follow the link and complete the registration 👉 https://bit.ly/3bHIjPx

26/04/2020

Come along next Friday, May 1st at 7 PM, Rome time, on our first virtual tour around the city! We will discover the importance of water and the magnificence of the Roman fountains.

Cost of the visit: €12.50. Follow the link to register 👉https://bit.ly/3bHIjPx

23/04/2020

While we develop our first virtual tour around , here's a little spoiler of what's to come ✨🤗
Pick your favourite couch, and discover Rome with Comfy Couch Tours!

21/04/2020

Today is Rome’s birthday. One that will not soon be forgotten. Empty streets, no tourists, just those few people who can go to work. In all the silence and emptiness, one thing will never change: Rome’s irradiating beauty of the piazzas and fountains that have been shining for hundreds of years already.
Happy Birthday Rome!

753 B.C - 2020 A.D.

21/04/2020

Dear friends! Welcome to Comfy Couch Tours! My name is Mario and I'm a licensed tour guide in Rome. Now that the world has temporarily stopped most of us from traveling, forcing many of you to cancel your trip, I feel it my duty to share with you the beauty Rome has to offer and to give you a taste of what is awaiting you.
Please share and follow this page and I hope to see you on many of our virtual guided tours through Rome and Italy!
Sit back and relax on your comfy couch while I bring Rome to you!

Mario