Rome City Center Walking Tour in a Small Group
Description
Rome’s historic center is among the most beautiful and recognizable in the world, filled with squares, fountains, statues and monuments that have kept tourists coming back for centuries. On this tour you will discover the heart of the Eternal City of Rome, and it is the best and easiest way to cover all of the must see sights in the historic center with a friendly, professional guide that will make you feel like you are a local in Rome. Learn about history, architecture, and local secrets as you walk through the city center with ease. This is the best way to get a feel for the city whislt learnign some of the history. We look forward to you joining us.
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You will start the tour meeting your friendly, professional guide at our meeting point in the very center of the city in Piazza Venezia. This square has been the center of the city for over 2000 years and the architects who shaped the view we see today range from Julius Caesar to Napoleon and even Michelangelo, whose artist’s studio was in this very square! Here you will learn about all the different influences that shaped Rome over its long history and made it the city that it is today. You will also get a view of the large monument Altare della Patria, more commonly known as the Vittoriano as it is a monument dedicated to Italy's first King.
From Piazza Venezia, a short walk will take you to Largo di Torre Argentina where ancient temples stand towering over the actual spot where Julius Caesar was assassinated. Here you’ll learn more about Julius Caesar’s incredible life and gruesome death, how he went from an unknown soldier to ruling an empire, and why it was all so violently taken from him.
From there the tour continues to the beautiful Baroque square of Piazza Navona to see the famous fountains designed by Bernini. Learn about his rivalry with Borromini, the great master who was building the Church of St. Agnes next door and the fight that this led to, and see the place where Tom Hanks almost drowned in the film ‘Angels and Demons’. Your guide will also give you insight into the tradition of having aperitivo on the square and tell you of the best places to partake in this Italian cultural experience.
Next we go towards the Pantheon, the Christian church that was once a temple to all the Roman gods, and admire the architecture of the iconic freestanding dome that has stood in its original form since the emperors ruled Rome. Here, for those who want it, we have the opportunity to stop for a coffee or a gelato before moving on toward the Trevi Fountain, stopping on the way to see some hidden gems.
The Trevi fountain has become one of the most iconic monuments of the city and the backdrop for many on screen legends from Audrey Hepburn to James Bond, and throwing a coin over your shoulder into the fountain ensures that you will come back to the city. We will stop and admire the fountain while you learn the history of the site as well as exactly how to toss your coin into the fountain.
Last but not least, the tour heads towards Piazza di Spagna and the world famous Spanish Steps. Surrounded by the top fashion brands today, the steps leading up to the church Trinita dei Monti have always been a fashionable place to hang out since they were completed in 1725 and have been a common haunt of artists, models and poets to this day. The tour ends at the top of the stairs looking over the city from one of the best views in town where you can soak it all in and wonder what is next for this ever-changing city.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(38)
This was the best tour we had in Rome. Jamie was so knowledgable. He told us historical information well beyond the normal guide. His passion was infectious. When we are in Rome again we will ask for him specifically and take the same tour again. We highly recommend you take this tour. It's better than the large group tours where we are rushed through everything to complete the tour.
Ciao John! Many thanks for your kind words. Jamie is an infectious personality and mixed with his passion for history, it all adds up to a memorable tour. We are so glad you enjoyed the experience with him, and we look forward to having you back in Rome, hopefully soon. Safe travels!
James was a great tour guide. We loved how detailed he was and how he made the entire trip informational. Every couple steps, he would give us some additional pieces of information.
Ciao Ethan! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with James. He has such a depth of knowledge that he could easily spend all day talking about the history of this amazing city. We hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!
Very nice experience. Though we were running late because our map kept leading us to the wrong place, Daniel waited for us, and we weren’t disappointed. Daniel took us to many historical sites and was patient in letting us take time to take pictures. Even stopping to treat us both to some delicious ice cream. The best I ever tasted, from 150 flavours to choose from. A very great tour, a very good tour guide. Barbara and Joe
Ciao! Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review, we are glad that you enjoyed the tour with us and had a great experience! Safe travels!
Not great, couldn't understand the tour guide very well with his American accent. also one of us was russian and one Estonian and understood nothing at all, he seemed like he couldn't be bothered and seemed quite anti Rome. The tour we paid for said includes coffee or Ice cream, but tour guide said he would only pay for I've cream.
Ciao Avril! We are sorry that the guides accent wasn't suitable for you, but we do use the best guides available to us and the guide you had is one of our best. We haven't had anyonce comment on his accent in the years he has been working for us. We will speak with him regardless. We hope the rest of your time in Rome was enjoyable. Safe travels!
On the day of the tour we had "Severe Thunderstorm" warnings and rain. On top of that, my partner woke up feeling under the weather. We asked if we could postpone the tour one day. Not cancel, not refund, just postpone. There were no tickets needed to any of the attractions...it was simply a walking tour. Even Viator reached out to the tour company for us. They told us (and Viator) no. Was hoping for a little grace and sympathy, but you won't get it from these guys. Plan accordingly.
Ciao Jade! Many thanks for sharing your opinion. The guide was there to carry out the tour this morning, but you didn't show for the reasons you listed. We understand this, but the guide still needs to be paid for their time regardless, hence why we couldn't simply move your reservation. We hope you manage to have a wonderful time in Rome. Safe travels!
We were able to see and hear about the interesting history all along the walking tour. I would recommend this experience
Ciao! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the experience with us, and hope to see you back in Rome soon. Safe travels!
We absolutely loved this tour on foot. It was a great way to get a sense of the city and enjoy the knowledge and experience of someone with a deep understanding of history in Rome. It was a 10/10 for us with James, absolutely book him if you have the opportunity! He has a wide knowledge of many subjects and he knows exactly what to highlight on his tours. Highly enjoyable!
Ciao Lauren! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with James. As a born and bred Roman, his local, as well as historical, knowledge is hard to beat. We hope to see you back here soon. Safe travels!
James was excellent and very knowledgeable about the history of Rome. A very enjoyable experience, and just the right duration
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and that James’ knowledge of Roman history made the tour memorable. It's great to know the duration felt just right too. We appreciate you choosing RomanVacations and hope to welcome you back for another tour soon!
This tour had it all--historical background, interesting storytelling, dynamic energy, a courteous host, and delicious gelato!
Ciao! Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed the tour with us, and we hope to see you again soon in Rome. Safe travels!
Great tour! Itvwas good to see as much as possible in a few hours. Our guide was very knowledgeable and fun!
Ciao Kim! We are glad that you enjoyed your tour with us, we are working with the best tour guides to provide you the most amazing experience during your stay in Rome. Have a safe travel back home, we hope we see you again soon!
