Rome walk of ages: a walk along 2000 years of history

Rome walking tour: explore the city with a professional local guide

Description

Vibrant, colorful, high-spirited, and hot-blooded. Surprising and Seductive. There’s just no place in the world like Rome, the eternal city. Our unique Rome walking tour leads you through the capital of the most powerful and long-lasting empire in human history to see its treasures, unexpected sites, unbelievable masterpieces, and exciting life!

Enjoy the most memorable Rome walking tour of all time, and discover the most inspiring sights and enchanting views of Rome’s city center led by the charisma and knowledge of your dedicated small group tour licensed local guide, an expert in art and local culture.

Take an unforgettable promenade through the delightful centro storico, the historic city center, a lively maze of picturesque flowered cobblestone streets and shop-lined alleys which lead to gorgeous squares, the famed Roman piazzas, and landmarks. Discover it all, including viewings of the Roman forum and the Colosseum.

Follow your guide’s lead! Your Rome walking tour allows you to grasp the unique feel of Rome: festive, easygoing, and richly endowed with historical reminiscences. Along the way savor local flavors and refreshments: coffee, water, and creamy gelato.

Admire the beautiful Spanish Steps, and walk down the elegant shopping streets to the Trevi Fountain, the world’s most spectacular show fountain - don’t forget to throw a coin into the basin if you want to go come back one day! Stroll to Piazza Colonna and the Italian Parliament, and learn how Rome gave birth to the first “republic” in history, which then evolved into today’s democracy. Discover the amazing Pantheon, the most impressive and best-preserved ancient Roman building, an archetype of modern architecture.

Wander around charming little streets lined by bustling and be surprised by San Luigi de’ Francesi, the church which hosts three (3!) amazing Caravaggio paintings. If you are lucky (Holy Mass permitting) we will enter the church and admire the breathtaking masterpieces.

Enjoy a flavorful espresso at the Italian Senators’ preferred coffee shop, right next door to the Senate building, before walking to Piazza Navona, the quintessential Roman piazza. Decorated by marvelous fountains, among which Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers”, it leads the way to the Roman Ghetto and Largo Argentina - a large square with a beautiful forum at the center inhabited by Rome’s famous cats.

Your tour will include a visit to the Capitol hill square, “il Campidoglio”, which houses the city hall and was designed by Michelangelo, and a viewing of the imposing Altare della Patria.

Crown your Rome walking tour with the stunning walk down the Roman Forum mile, and discover the different layers of the city and the style that each Emperor gave to it.

As you get closer admire the majestic Colosseum and take memorable photos while hearing about the monument’s history and legends.

Inclusions

• Walking tour of Rome

• English-speaking professional guide
• Only in English for the highest quality
• Gelato (Italian ice cream)

Meeting Point

SPANISH STEPS, meet our tour leader in front of “Babington tea room” - SEE ON MAP

 

 

Notes

Please let us know in advance of any special needs or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Rain Policy

This tour runs rain or shine