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.

Duration

3 hours

About

This tour goes through some of the most important sites in the city and we have planned the route to maximise your time to be sure you get the best tour possible. You will start the tour meeting your friendly, professional guide at our meeting point in the very centre of the city in Piazza Venezia. This square has been the centre 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. On the tour, your guide 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. You will visit 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 take you to 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 since the emperors ruled Rome. We have the opportunity to stop for a coffee or a gelato on the way to 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 willl come back to the city. At Piazza di Spagna and the world famous Spanish Steps you will be 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.

What's included

• Expert Local Guide
• Headsets for groups when appropriate
• *Authentic Italian Gelato or Coffee

What's Excluded

• Transportation to/from meeting point
• Additional Food and Drink
• Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Please check-in at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Tours cannot be delayed for late arrivals, and no refunds will be given for late arrivals or missed tours.

Tours will proceed in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring bottled water, sunscreen, hat and umbrella.

All tours operate within the current COVID-19 regulations set by the Italian Government.

Wear comfortable walking shoes and be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and bring a cover for bare shoulders inside any churches in the warmer months.