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Piazza Navona Uncovered: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Rome
Rome
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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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Discover the hidden history beneath one of Rome's most theatrical squares on this self-guided walking tour of Piazza Navona. Uncover the ancient Roman stadium buried beneath the Baroque square, and learn how papal ambition, artistic rivalry, and water politics shaped this iconic space.
Highlights include:
* Explore the elongated shape of the square, tracing its origins to the Stadium of Domitian, built around 86 AD * Admire the Fountain of the Moro, Palazzo Pamphilj, and the concave façade of Sant'Agnese in Agone * Marvel at Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, symbolizing the continents beneath a soaring obelisk * Learn about the rivalry between architects Bernini and Borromini * Visit ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Navona
The tour begins inside Piazza Navona, near the end of the square closest to the Fountain of the Moro. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
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Piazza Navona Uncovered: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Rome
Rome
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Discover the hidden history beneath one of Rome's most theatrical squares on this self-guided walking tour of Piazza Navona. Uncover the ancient Roman stadium buried beneath the Baroque square, and learn how papal ambition, artistic rivalry, and water politics shaped this iconic space.
Highlights include:
* Explore the elongated shape of the square, tracing its origins to the Stadium of Domitian, built around 86 AD * Admire the Fountain of the Moro, Palazzo Pamphilj, and the concave façade of Sant'Agnese in Agone * Marvel at Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, symbolizing the continents beneath a soaring obelisk * Learn about the rivalry between architects Bernini and Borromini * Visit ...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Piazza Navona
The tour begins inside Piazza Navona, near the end of the square closest to the Fountain of the Moro. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Itinerary
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Piazza Navona
Stroll past Piazza Navona, a Baroque square built over the ancient Stadium of Domitian. See its long, curved shape, Baroque fountains, and lively atmosphere once used for markets and public spectacle. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
2
Fiumi Fountain
Pass by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, featuring four marble giants representing the Danube, Ganges, Nile, and Río de la Plata beneath a soaring ancient obelisk. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
3
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
Walk along Sant'Agnese in Agone, Borromini's concave Baroque façade honoring the young martyr Saint Agnes. Admire its curving design and twin towers framing the square. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
4
Palazzo Pamphili
Pass by Palazzo Pamphilj, the grand residence built for Pope Innocent X's family, now home to Brazil's Embassy. Note its restrained, authoritative façade facing the piazza. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Fountain of the Moro
Stroll past the Fountain of the Moor, where a muscular Triton wrestles a dolphin amid Bernini-designed marine figures. Learn how water and sculpture combine in Baroque theatre. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Neptune Fountain
Walk along the Fountain of Neptune, where the sea god battles an octopus amid nereids and dolphins, added in 1878 to balance the piazza's Baroque symmetry. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Statua di Pasquino
Pass by the Statue of Pasquino, Rome's famous "talking statue," where anonymous satirical verses criticizing the powerful have been posted since the 1500s. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pantheon
Stroll past the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple famed for its massive dome and oculus, best appreciated at night when the historic center feels quieter and more atmospheric. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Campo de' Fiori
Walk along Campo de' Fiori, a lively square near Piazza Navona known for its daily market, restaurants, and intimate streets popular for dining. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Fontana di Trevi
Pass by the Trevi Fountain, Rome's most iconic Baroque fountain, where visitors traditionally toss a coin over their shoulder for good luck and a promised return to Rome. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
