Walking through Rome’s romantic streets by starlight, this tour shows you some of the most famous monuments, all illuminated brilliantly as you’ve never seen them before.

Duration

3 hours

About

Roman nights are full of beautiful views, strong flavours and soft music floating through the air, lending the city a romantic and magical feel. The historic centre is full of incredible monuments, both ancient and modern, with recent restoration works, improved lighting techniques and a cooler temperature making the evening a perfect time to explore the city. This tour begins at Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the world renowned Spanish Steps. Constructed in the early 1700’s as a sign of peace between France and Spain, the steps have been an ideal and picturesque meeting point ever since. Your guide will be waiting for you when you arrive ready to show you the lights of the city on an easy evening stroll. After giving a brief history of the steps you will get a chance to admire the surrounding Quartiere Inglese (English Quarter), the beautiful neighbourhood around the steps that has been the centre of tourism in Rome for hundreds of years and has seen everyone from Ernest Hemingway to Kim Kardashian stay there over the years. From there we will walk to the Trevi fountain passing the famous academy of art and a few other hidden treasures on the way. The recently restored fountain is a must see in any traveller’s guide book and the modern lighting illuminating it from under the water lends the statues an almost other worldly view leaving many saying that it is actually better to visit after dark. After everyone has had a chance to throw a coin (or three) into the fountain we will walk toward the Temple of Hadrian, celebrating one of Rome’s greatest emperors and builder of the famous wall, before continuing on to the Pantheon. Originally constructed by Marcus Agrippa, the current Pantheon was completed in the early second century and it remains one of the most impressive archaeological achievements of all time, and to this day is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. From there it is a short walk to Piazza Navona where elegant fountains meet stately palaces offering one of the most striking views in the city. In the summertime artists can be found selling their works at night while in December it holds the Christmas night market where you can buy traditional Italian gifts and sweets. At the end of the tour, your guide will happily answer any further questions you may have about the city and there are public transport and taxis ready to take you anywhere you would like to go, as well as many nice restaurants nearby for a bite to eat.

What's included

• Expert Local Guide
• Headsets for groups when appropriate

What's Excluded

• Transportation to/from meeting point
• 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.