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Discover Rome’s Eternal Charm: Walking Tour + Ebook
(2) Reviews
Roma
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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It is advisable not to book more than one tour on the same day, with schedules close together.
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Tours will continue in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring mineral water, sunscreen, a hat and an umbrella.
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Wear comfortable shoes and be sure to dress warmly in colder temperatures, and carry a cape over your bare shoulders inside any church in the warmer months.
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If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Subsequent complaints and refund requests will not be accepted. Example: If you choose the 10am time slot and it is not available you will be moved to the first available time slot, 2pm.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the heart of Rome on an unforgettable walking tour through the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks and charming squares. Begin at Piazza Venezia with stunning views of the Vittoriano, continue to Largo Argentina, where Julius Caesar was assassinated, and admire the beauty of Piazza Navona with Bernini’s famous fountains. Visit the magnificent Pantheon, one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient monuments, toss a coin at the legendary Trevi Fountain, and end at Piazza di Spagna by the iconic Spanish Steps.
Included with your experience, receive an exclusive Rome Travel Ebook filled with insider tips, must-see attractions, local food recommendations, hidden gems, and practical travel advic...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ebook Guide
Professional Guide
Online support at the time of boarding the tour
Online Consultant who will send you boarding information
Transportation to/from meeting point
Additional Food and Drink
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Foro Traiano, 84
Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the “Terre e Domus” restaurant, at the foot of the stairs
Check in at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Tours will not be delayed for late arrivals and no refunds will be paid for late arrivals or missed tours.
Return
Piazza di Spagna
Discover Rome’s Eternal Charm: Walking Tour + Ebook
(2) Reviews
Roma
About
Explore the heart of Rome on an unforgettable walking tour through the Eternal City’s most iconic landmarks and charming squares. Begin at Piazza Venezia with stunning views of the Vittoriano, continue to Largo Argentina, where Julius Caesar was assassinated, and admire the beauty of Piazza Navona with Bernini’s famous fountains. Visit the magnificent Pantheon, one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient monuments, toss a coin at the legendary Trevi Fountain, and end at Piazza di Spagna by the iconic Spanish Steps.
Included with your experience, receive an exclusive Rome Travel Ebook filled with insider tips, must-see attractions, local food recommendations, hidden gems, and practical travel advic...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Ebook Guide
Professional Guide
Online support at the time of boarding the tour
Online Consultant who will send you boarding information
Transportation to/from meeting point
Additional Food and Drink
Tips
Meeting Points
Departure
Foro Traiano, 84
Our guide will be waiting for you in front of the “Terre e Domus” restaurant, at the foot of the stairs
Check in at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Tours will not be delayed for late arrivals and no refunds will be paid for late arrivals or missed tours.
Situated in Trajan's Forum in Rome, the column stands at around 30 meters in height, complemented by an eight-meter pedestal. Constructed from nineteen marble blocks, it boasts a weight of 1,110 tons. The bas-reliefs narrate the Dacian wars, showcasing innovative techniques like using a tree to distinguish scenes. The top provides panoramic views. While some view it as a memorial to a Dacian "genocide," it primarily honors the Roman Army and Trajan, with Roman wars focusing on economic and cultural expansion, not extermination.
10 minutes
2
Piazza Navona
Piazza Navona stands out as one of Rome's renowned squares, situated in the Parione district. Its design mirrors that of ancient stadiums in Ancient Rome, aligning with the Stadium of Domitian, known in Italian as Campomarzio. With the capacity for 20,000 spectators, it was termed "Circo Agonístico" in Emperor Domitian's era (81-96 AD). The name transitioned from "in agone" to "nagone" and eventually to "navone," coincidentally sharing the meaning of "large ship" in Italian.
35 minutes
3
Pantheon
The Pantheon, located in Rome, Italy, was commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Emperor Augustus (27 BC–14 AD) and later reconstructed by Hadrian around 126 AD.
With its circular design, the Pantheon features a portico supported by large Corinthian granite columns (eight in the first row and two groups of four in the second) and a pediment. A rectangular vestibule connects the portico to the rotunda, which is covered by a substantial coffered concrete dome featuring a central opening known as the oculus. Even after nearly two thousand years, this dome remains the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome, with both the height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circumference measuring 43.3 meters.
35 minutes
4
Fontana di Trevi
The fountain was positioned at the crossroads of three streets, symbolizing the termination of the Acqua Vergine, one of Rome's ancient aqueducts. In 19 BC, with the assistance of a purportedly virgin figure, Roman engineers identified a source of pristine water slightly over 22 kilometers from the city (depicted in a sculpture on the current fountain). This water from the source was transported through Rome's smallest aqueduct directly to the baths of Marcus Agrippa, serving the city for more than 400 years.
35 minutes
5
Piazza di Spagna
At the heart of the square lies the renowned Fontana della Barcaccia, a splendid example of early Baroque art crafted by Pietro Bernini and his illustrious son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
To the right of the staircase stands the former home of English poet John Keats, where he resided and passed away in 1821. Today, it functions as a museum commemorating Keats's and his friend Percy Bysshe Shelley's legacies, housing an array of books and mementos from the English Romantic era. On the left side, you'll find the distinguished Babington's Tea Room, established in 1893.