The "People's Square" marks the northern edge of the tourist's Rome, anchoring the Tridente neighborhood and flanked by the amazing church of Santa Maria del Popolo and above it, the greenery of Villa Borghese park
This huge oval space, filling a basin between the banks of the Tiber River and the terraced 19th century Pincio Gardens leading up to Villa Borghese Park, once formed part of the gardens belonging to Nero's family—and is said to hide the site where they secretly buried the crazed and despised emperor after he committed suicide.
Snuggled into the north end of the piazza is the amazing church of Santa Maria del Popolo, crammed with art and architectural works by Caravaggio, Bernini, Raphael, and Pinturicchio yet long overlooked by most Rome visitors (it's finally getting a trickle of tourists thanks to—of all things—a starring role in Dan Brown's Angels & Demons).
The Piazza del Popolo obelisk and how Sixtus V remade Rome
Piazza del Popolo—laid out, in its current state, by Giuseppe Valadier in 1811–22—is pinned at the center by the 13th-century BC Egyptian obelisk of Ramses II, now surrounded by a quartet of lions sending sheets of water splashing into basins at their paws.
This 24m (79-foot) obelisk—removed by the ancient Romans from Heliopolis (now a northeastern suburb of Cairo) by Augutus in 10BC—was originally placed by Emperor Constantine at the Circus Maximus, then dragged up and installed here in 1589 by order of Pope Sixtus V.
This was all a part of Sixtus V's grand civil engineering project to link together what were considered at the time the seven major churches of Rome—and remake Rome from a medieval town into the largely Renaissance and baroque city we know today.
Using archirect Domenico Fontana, he created new squares across Rome, each anchored (usually) by an ancient obelisk like this one, and then linked them all in with a web of new major streets—almost always having three major roads branching from each square to symbolize the Trinity.
In the process, he created the first modern city of Europe.
Piazza del Popolo is the classic and easiest-to-see example of this model of urban planning.
Off the south side of the piazza, between the two tiny "twin" churches of Santa Maria in Montesanto (on the left; built 1679) and Santa Maria dei Miracoli (on the right; built 1681)—which are not actually identical at all if you look closely (and, incidentally, are dull inside)—sprouts the trio of boulevards that make up the Tridente neighborhood:
- Via del Corso (Rome's "Main St.")
- Via del Babuino (leading to the Spanish Steps)
- Via della Ripetta (leading to the Ara Pacis and Augustus' Mausoleum)
Rome's church of Santa Maria del Popolo is like a primer on the development of art and architecture from the early Renaissance through the baroque
This two hour tour, led by a local expert, is designed to provide a perfect introduction to Rome for first timers, or to reorient returning travelers to the Italian capital. Over the course of the walk, we’ll get a broad but comprehensive look at the city’s many layers of history and cultures. We'll develop a working vocabulary of the city and its various neighborhoods, learning to decode the archaeological ruins from various eras, and parsing out the different characters of sections of the city. We’ll begin our introduction to Rome in the elegant and stately Piazza del Popolo, leisurely snaking through the neighborhood known commonly as Tridente, or “Trident”. As we stroll through one of the most elegant areas of Rome, we'll sift through the remains of imperial tombs and obelisks, medieval churches and their legends, Renaissance palaces and princes, and modern efforts at urban development and renewal, before winding up at the Spanish Steps. Here, we'll discuss the history of this Roman icon, from its origins—ironically as much French as Spanish—to its present-day popularity. Next we’ll make our way over to the legendary Trevi Fountain, where we'll discuss the importance of water to the city, the competition that birthed its design, and the dramatic scene portrayed by its sculptures. Finally, working our way further south through central Rome's circuitous, scenic streets, we'll wrap up our walk at one of the city's most dramatic, commanding sites—the Pantheon. This is just an introduction to Rome, and so it does not go in-depth into architecture, art, or history. We will spend a certain amount of time explaining the sites along the route, but will also try to situate you in the city, orient you to its major areas, and answer any of your questions.
One really needs weeks to discover Rome. However, time is not always on our side when exploring. We’ve carefully crafted an itinerary that allows for a deeper snapshot into this magnificent Italian city, in one day only, with a highlight on the Vatican. We will visit the Vatican in the morning followed by the Centro Storico (historic center) in the afternoon, to take in sites such as the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, among others. This itinerary suits those with a desire to delve into the spectacular collection at the Vatican Museums followed by a a superb introduction to Rome’s historical center. It’s for any curious traveler looking to dig a bit deeper into Rome’s past, steered along the way by a knowledgeable expert. Rome In A Day with Vatican Tour Full-day private tour of Rome Expert local guide or scholar Visit the Vatican with skip-the-line tickets See the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps (For those wishing to see the Colosseum instead, please take a look at our 'Rome in a Day, the Colosseum' tour.) The Vatican and Beyond For the art and art history lover inspired by the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica Includes skip-the-line tickets to the Vatican, as well as access to the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. Also includes a historic city center tour of sites such as the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, and the Pantheon. Local lunch (at own expense). Our tour begins near the Vatican Museums with an introduction to what we will view inside. We’ll bypass the lines of tourists as we head into its galleries with a trained expert in art history. We will spend around 3 hours together exploring the most crucial sections of the Vatican Museums, as well as St. Peter's Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, including Michelangelo's Sistine Ceiling and Pietà. Touring in a small private group, led by an expert, will give us a solid overview of the entire monument and allow us to both approach and appreciate this outstanding venue in a deeper sense. From the Vatican to Rome's Historical Core We’ll leave the Vatican behind and stop for lunch at a local restaurant or cafe and use this time to re-energize and discuss anything from what we saw to what-to-do in Rome. After lunch, we will move to the historic center of the city, or the ‘Centro Storico’. We’ll explore classical Roman streets and squares before moving to one of our favorite spots in Rome: the Pantheon. We will spend some time soaking up the beauty of this world-class site with our local expert. From here we will head in the direction of the legendary Trevi Fountain, where we’ll discuss the importance of water to the city, the competition behind its design, and the dramatic tale its sculptures portray. The afternoon will serve as a wonderful introduction to Rome’s scenic streets, architectural prowess, and lively hum. As we wrap up our time together in the historic center, we will emerge with a greater understanding and perspective of the city and its incredible collection of buildings, structures, and renowned venues. Takeaways At the end of this 'In a Day' itinerary, we will emerge with a much deeper knowledge of how Rome has evolved over the centuries. We’ll have ventured across the city to the Vatican and other archaeological sites relevant to the historic, cultural, and artistic identity of the Romans. Hopefully, our ‘Rome in a Day’ tour will set us up for the remainder of our travel in Italy and beyond.
Mt Vesuvius is inaccessible from November 20 to March 31. During this time, the hike is replaced with a visit to the iconic City of Naples. Well take a panoramic bus tour and have some free time to walk around the city centre.
Meet your guide at Piazza del Popolo and then hop aboard your luxury, air-conditioned coach for your journey south to Italys Campania region. As you travel, your guide will keep you entertained with tales about the region, and of its brooding nemesis -- the famous and fearsome Mount Vesuvius.
As Europes best-known active volcano, Vesuvius gained notoriety for the destruction of the ancient towns of Pompeii and Herculaneum in AD 79. See the scars of ancient lava flows while traveling to the volcanos foothills, and then hop off your coach to walk to the top. Hiking up to the crater is the best way to experience Vesuvius magic, and after 20 minutes of steady-paced walking along soft volcanic ash and pumice stone youll hit the top.
Gaze down into the crater and enjoy some free time up on the ridge to soak up the volcanic views, set against the dazzling backdrop of the Bay of Naples. After taking pictures and drinking in the vistas, walk back down the volcano with your guide, and hop back aboard your coach for the short journey to Naples.
Enjoy one of the citys world-famous pizzas for lunch, and then head south to the ancient city of Pompeii. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pompeiis archeological site is fascinating to explore with well-preserved fossils and ruins that lay beneath volcanic ash for centuries.
See its sights with your guide, noting where the restaurants, shops and brothels of ancient Pompeii once stood. Marvel at the remains of the Forum and see Teatro Grande an impressive theater that once sat some 5,000 people. See plaster death casts of the victims, and then hear how they were discovered in the 18th century.
After exploring the excavation site, return to your coach and travel back to Rome. Your tour finishes at the start point in the early evening.
Morning or Afternoon Tour:
Choose from a morning or afternoon tour, and then board your air-conditioned coach near Rome Termini Station or at your centrally located hotel. Travel the short journey to Vatican City in comfort, passing alongside sites like Piazza del Popolo and the ancient Aurelian Walls.
Hop off your coach and skip past the long entrance lines with your priority-access ticket to enter the Vatican Museums. The complex is home to one of the worlds largest collections of art, featuring an extensive array of treasures amassed by the Vatican popes. Follow your guide down Giuseppe Momos bronze spiral staircase an iconic Vatican attraction and then visit two of the museums star attractions: Gallery of the Tapestries and Gallery of Maps.
Admire the Flemish tapestries that adorn the walls of the first room, and learn how they were based on paintings by students of the Renaissance supremo Raphael. Gaze in wonder at the detailed topographical maps inside the Galley of Maps, and then leave the museum area to walk into the Sistine Chapel. Talking is not permitted inside the sacred site, so walk around at leisure and marvel at its two Michelangelo frescoes The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement.
Finish your tour with a walk around St Peters Basilica, the home of the Catholic Church. Admire more artistic treasures like Michelangelos La Pieta sculpture and Berninis Baldachino, and hear little-known stories about the churchs history. Head back to your coach and make use of a drop-off at your hotel or one of several central locations in town.
Full-Day Tour or Full-Day Tour with Lunch:
Upgrade to the Full-Day Tour to combine the Morning Tour with a Christian Rome walking tour in the afternoon. If you opt to include lunch, your guide will drop you off at a traditional restaurant in the center for a delicious 2-course meal with a drink.
Meet your guide at the pre-arranged time, and set off to see the Christian landmarks of Rome. Walk around Esquiline Hill, the largest of the ancient Seven Hills of Rome, and head inside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore a lovely 5th-century church on the summit. After exploring inside, stroll to the Holy Stairs (Scala Santa) and stop for photos by Lateran Palace, an old papal residence.
Visit the Basilica of San Giovanni with your guide, and then continue walking along the Ancient Appian Way, a historical road that dates back to around 300 BC. The lane is home to several pretty churches and catacombs (underground cemeteries), and your guide will point out several of the best. See the Chapel of Domine Quo Vadis, and then visit one of the three famous catacombs: San Callisto, Domitilla or San Sebastiano. After exploring underground, visit the old spa ruins at the Baths of Caracalla, and then finish your tour with a hotel drop-off or a drop-off in town.
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Stop At: Angels & Demons Tour, Rome, Lazio
A unique and interesting way to go sightseeing in Rome, this Angels and Demons tour is inspired by Dan Browns novel, but there is no requirement for having it read it or being a fan of Browns (although it may help!). Its a memorable way to explore the citys lovely squares, fountains, architecture and churches, made interesting with the twist of visiting lesser-known sites where pagan and Christian symbolism intertwine.
Following your guide, who is knowledgeable about both Roman history and the details of the novel, walk along Romes hallowed streets, stopping to discover sights like a hidden passageway that dates back centuries. As you hunt for secrets left around the city by Bernini and Galileo, the two heads of the Illuminati, visit locations mentioned in the book and hear about the Four Altars of Science, which represent the four elements of water, air, fire and earth. Sights youll see include the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, St Peter's Square, the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria and Ecstasy of St Teresa, Piazza Navona and the Church of Illumination, where youll glimpse the secret passageway that links the Vatican to Castel Sant'Angelo. By the time the tour ends, youll have a new appreciation for Romes air of intrigue.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Passing by
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Vatican City, Lazio
Passing by
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Santa Maria della Vittoria, Rome, Lazio
Passing by
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio
Passing by
Duration: 10 minutes
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Stop At: Galleria Borghese, Rome, Lazio
Cardinal Scipione Borghese commissioned both the Villa Borghese itself and many of the great works still on display in its gallery. Works by Bernini, Caravaggio and Titian remain in their original settings, as envisioned by the Cardinal, a fiercely determined collector.
Strictly controlled entry to the Villa and Gallery can make booking difficult and complicated. This package lets you avoid the organizing and even skip the line to get in when you arrive.
On this fully-guided tour youll hear more about Cardinal Borgheses quest to complete his collection, and the stories behind the artworks themselves, including Berninis Apollo and Daphne, Canovas Pauline Bonaparte, Caravaggios St. Jerome and Raphaels The Deposition. Your guide will be an English-speaker and an expert on the collection, and audio headsets ensure youll hear every word they say.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Villa Borghese Gardens, Rome, Lazio
Included in this tour is a visit to the Borghese Gardens: once the Cardinals private park, now a favorite spot for locals to relax among sculptures, plants and water features and get away from it all. From the Pincio Terrace you can appreciate another kind of work of art: the vista of Rome itself, from the Piazza del Popolo into the distance.
Duration: 1 hour
The audience takes place in either St Peter's Square, St Peter's Basilica or the Audience Hall, depending on seasonal conditions and the number of pilgrims visiting on each particular day.
You'll begin this special day with a relaxing coach tour across Rome. Your city tour includes a live commentary and offers a brief introduction to Rome as you travel by bus to the Vatican City. Highlights en route include Piazza della Repubblica, following the ancient Aurelian Walls, the famous Villa Borghese gardens and the northern gate of Rome leading into Piazza del Popolo, where you will glimpse an Egyptian obelisk dating back to the time of Ramses II. Upon arrival at St Peter's Square you will pass the impressive Castel Sant'Angelo, the ancient tomb of Emperor Hadrian.
After meeting a representative and exchanging your voucher, gain quick access to the Borghese Gallery (Galleria Borghese), one of the best art collections in Rome, made up of classical sculptures, Renaissance paintings and priceless antiquities. You can also enjoy a view over Piazza del Popolo and stroll through the beautiful Villa Borghese gardens. This skip-the-line ticket provides fast-track access so you don't have to wait in the admission line.
Collection highlights (subject to change, as works are sometimes lent to other museums):
- The Caravaggio Room (St Jerome, David with the Head of Goliath)
- Bernini sculptures (Apollo and Daphne, David)
- Canova sculpture (Pauline Bonaparte)
- Works by Raphael (The Deposition, Lady with Unicorn)
- Perugino (Madonna and Child)
- Rubens (The Deposition)
For a small additional fee, you can upgrade your ticket to join a guided tour. An expert guide will add value to your experience by pointing out the highlights of the Borghese Gallery and sharing the fascinating stories behind the art. Your tour also includes a guided visit of the famous Villa Borghese gardens. The groups are small, never more than 20 people, ensuring personal attention from your knowledgeable guide. The duration of the guided tour is 3 hours.
Your private walking tour starts at the Galleria Borghese, the beautiful palace where Cardinal Scipione Borghese lived with his famous art collection in the heart of Rome's most beautiful park, the Borghese Gardens. You will see Bernini's famous statues of Apollo and Daphne, David, the Rape of Proserpine and Canova's reclining nude of Paulina Borghese. Among the collection are many paintings by Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio.
After touring the gallery, you'll take a walk through the gardens to reach Piazza del Popolo. Here you'll tour the Church of Santa Maria del Popolo, with two of Caravaggio's most famous compositions. You'll be able to compare the order and harmony of Raphael's Renaissance Chigi Chapel with the emotional and sensual strength of Caravaggio's Baroque artworks.
This in-depth private tour of Rome's Baroque art and architecture is hosted by a professional guide specializing in art history. Please list any special interests you have (art, architecture, history, culture) at the time of booking to alert your guide, so they can prepare for your private tour.
Your tour will begin at Piazza del Popolo, in front of Santa Maria del Popolo, which holds two extraordinary pieces from Caravaggio and is topped by a magnificent dome designed and frescoed by Raphael. Then, follow your guide to the historic center in the Campo Marzio district, along Via Ripetta, where Caravaggio famously drew his inspiration from the residents of the area.
From here, head to the beautiful church Santa Maria della Pace, taking in Raphaels fresco of Sybils dance and the angels that adorn the ceiling. Continue to the SaintAgostino church to enjoy a painting and a fresco before moving on to the church of San Luigi dei Francesi, where the trilogy dedicated to San Matteo is kept, some of the most mysterious and intense paintings ever created by Caravaggio.
The last attraction of your tour will be the Pantheon, one of the most impressive architectural features of the city. It was the first pagan temple to be converted to Christianity and today is home to the tombs of the first two kings of Italy, placed here after unification in 1861.
After exploring the interior, your tour will conclude in Piazza delle Coppelle.
Take some photos to help you remember what you may wish to revisit in more detail. If you want an introduction to the Eternal City then this tour is perfect for you!
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Stop At: Spanish Steps, Rome, Lazio
You will see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and much more. As you stroll through the winding streets, alleyways and piazzas of the city centre your guide will introduce you to ancient temples, secret monuments and breath-taking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located coffee bar before setting off to view some of Romes most famous sites - you might be familiar with some from books or films.
Youll view the legendary Trevi Fountain as well as Berninis awe-inspiring Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This enormous piazza was constructed over the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium that was built to house an audience of 30,000!
You will also see the famous Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where Raphael, the great Renaissance artist is buried. There will also be a little time to enjoy a fresh pastry or maybe a refreshing gelato!
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
You will see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and much more. As you stroll through the winding streets, alleyways and piazzas of the city centre your guide will introduce you to ancient temples, secret monuments and breath-taking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located coffee bar before setting off to view some of Romes most famous sites - you might be familiar with some from books or films.
Youll view the legendary Trevi Fountain as well as Berninis awe-inspiring Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This enormous piazza was constructed over the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium that was built to house an audience of 30,000!
You will also see the famous Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where Raphael, the great Renaissance artist is buried. There will also be a little time to enjoy a fresh pastry or maybe a refreshing gelato!
Pass By: Palazzo di Montecitorio - Sede della Camera dei Deputati, Rome, Lazio
You will see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and much more. As you stroll through the winding streets, alleyways and piazzas of the city centre your guide will introduce you to ancient temples, secret monuments and breath-taking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located coffee bar before setting off to view some of Romes most famous sites - you might be familiar with some from books or films.
Youll view the legendary Trevi Fountain as well as Berninis awe-inspiring Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This enormous piazza was constructed over the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium that was built to house an audience of 30,000!
You will also see the famous Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where Raphael, the great Renaissance artist is buried. There will also be a little time to enjoy a fresh pastry or maybe a refreshing gelato!
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
You will see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and much more. As you stroll through the winding streets, alleyways and piazzas of the city centre your guide will introduce you to ancient temples, secret monuments and breath-taking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located coffee bar before setting off to view some of Romes most famous sites - you might be familiar with some from books or films.
Youll view the legendary Trevi Fountain as well as Berninis awe-inspiring Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This enormous piazza was constructed over the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium that was built to house an audience of 30,000!
You will also see the famous Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where Raphael, the great Renaissance artist is buried. There will also be a little time to enjoy a fresh pastry or maybe a refreshing gelato!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
You will see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain and much more. As you stroll through the winding streets, alleyways and piazzas of the city centre your guide will introduce you to ancient temples, secret monuments and breath-taking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located coffee bar before setting off to view some of Romes most famous sites - you might be familiar with some from books or films.
Youll view the legendary Trevi Fountain as well as Berninis awe-inspiring Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This enormous piazza was constructed over the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium that was built to house an audience of 30,000!
You will also see the famous Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where Raphael, the great Renaissance artist is buried. There will also be a little time to enjoy a fresh pastry or maybe a refreshing gelato!
Duration: 1 hour
Art lovers may change the posh area walk with a visit in the Borghese Gallery, to photograph masterpieces from Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio etc.
Check our photos and reviews and... you will look no further.
Enjoy a special photography walking workshop tour in Villa Borghese and the posh area around it. In this charming English garden scenic, landscape, nature photography mixed with the elegance of an estate that once belonged to an Italian noble family is guaranteed.
Rome is one the greenest towns of Europe and Villa Borghese is one of the most beautiful ones and surely the more central oasis in town.
Giulio D'Ercole, your tour leader will guide beginners, amateurs and professional photographers to take shots of a large variety of scenes: from the beautiful oaks wood to the Magnolias avenue, from the small romantic lake where couples and families can rent a rowing boat to the old fascinating water clock, from the fountains hidden in the greenery to the wide terrace of Pincio overlooking Piazza del Popolo, from the elegant Casina Valadier to the walk leading to the Spanish steps, this is a park and a tour not to be missed!
Giulio D'Ercole will show you how to capture the relaxed life of Rome from a completely different point of view.
Then, from the park the tour will proceed towards the charming luxury streets and squares: The Spanish steps, Via Sistina, Fontana di Trevi, Via Condotti, Piazza in Lucina, Pantheon, Piazza Navona.
Art lovers may substitute the posh area walk with a visit in the Galleria Borghese, or Borghese Museum (the cost of the ticket is extra and needs to be bought online), one of the richest former private collections in the world. Here you can admire and photograph masterpieces from Bernini, Canova, Caravaggio and many more, while the workshop leader will teach you how to take intriguing shots of sculptures such as the Abduction of Proserpina, Apollo and Daphne, Paolina Borghese.
This different photography tour is a terrific technical learning opportunity and a fantastic discovering experience. Being a talented conversationalist and an intriguing story-teller with a friendly personality, Giulio will make the tour even more special sharing with you real life stories and experiences he collected as a photographer working in Italy, in the USA and in Africa.
For those willing to have an extra free session, a special time will be dedicated to a typical Roman lunch or dinner at Bottega Rocchi, near Pantheon, (the cost of the meal is not included in the price), during which Giulio will go through some of your photos, providing a portfolio reading session and a discussion on the art of photography.
Thanks to the professional and extensive workshop, enriched by the stop and break for the review, our Villa Borghese and Posh Areas photography workshop tour will be an extraordinary photo-walking experience.
• 1-hour customized workout in Rome with a professional personal trainer
• Meeting point is Piazza del Popolo or another location of your preference
• Explore iconic sights, such as Colosseum, Villa Borghese and Spanish Steps, hidden alleys and grand piazzas of the Eternal City
• Your trainer will provide you with a bottle of water and recommendations of places to visit, eat and enjoy
• Every session will end with deep stretching and breathing techniques so your mind and body are rejuvenated
• You will feel happy, energized and in shape as you enjoy all the best things Rome has to offer
• Small-group format ensures a personalized experience
• Longer workouts are available on demand!
• Walk around the most haunted streets around Piazza del Popolo and Campo dei Fiorii
• Find out the horror story of the biggest killer in Florence
• Visit the creepiest doll hospital in Italy
• Solve clues on your phone and follow in the steps of a ghost
Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you precise directions, so you wont need a map, a GPS or a guide.
After you buy the quest, you will receive an access code that you can use in the app.
It will take you 1-2 hours to complete, but theres no time limit, you can finish it at your own pace.
You wont need a guide, just download the app, go to the starting point and youre ready to go on a city exploration adventure.
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Pass By: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio
You will read the story of the place in the app.
Pass By: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
You will read the story of the place in the app.
This is a bundle that contains 2 self-guided tours:
1. Angels and Demons Exploration Game in Rome & Vatican: 2 hour Illuminati Tour
Play the role of Robert Langdon in the Angels and Demons movie as you walk around Rome in search of clues and amazing stories. When you solve a clue by guessing the answer, the secret story of that place is unlocked.
2. Cenci's Curse Treasure Hunt | 1.5 Hour Game
Discover the haunted places of Rome and meet its most famous ghosts:
• Walk around the most haunted streets around Piazza del Popolo and Campo dei Fiorii
• Find out the horror story of the biggest killer in Florence
• Visit the creepiest doll hospital in Italy
P.S.: After you buy the tour, you will receive an access code to unlock this tour inside the Questo app.
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Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Rome, Lazio
The beautiful Piazza della Repubblica
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
The beautiful Piazza del Popolo
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, Italy, on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC 14 AD)
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
It's one of the most famous fountains in the world.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio
The building was used by the popes as a fortress and castle and is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
Duration: 10 minutes
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Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Spanish Steps, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palazzo di Montecitorio - Sede della Camera dei Deputati, Rome, Lazio
Youll see the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain, amongst other fascinating sites. As you meander through narrow alleys and beautiful piazzas youll see ancient Roman temples, concealed monuments and breathtaking fountains.
You will be met by your guide in a centrally-located cafe, before embarking on your tour to see some of the greatest attractions in Rome you may know of some of them through books or movies!
Youll see the renowned Trevi Fountain and Berninis incredible Fountain of the Four Rivers in Piazza Navona. This vast piazza was created on the ruins of Emperor Domitians ancient stadium which could accommodate 30,000 spectators!
The tour also incorporates the Spanish Steps and the Pantheon, where the tomb of the Renaissance master Raphael is located. You will also have time to sample a delicious pastry or perhaps an indulgent gelato!
Dont forget to take plenty of photos to remember anything you might want to see in more detail another day. This tour is perfect for a first day in Rome, giving you an overview of the city and its main attractions
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
We will admire two Caravaggio's paintings and this magnificent church where also Raphael painted
Duration: 1 hour
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Stop At: Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II, Rome, Lazio
Vittorio Emanuele II Monument or altare della patria (Altar of the Fatherland) is one of the national symbols of Italy and our first sight
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trajan Forum
Trajan's triumph column and forum
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Campidoglio
One of the seven hills of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Marcus Aurelius Column
A Roman victory column in Piazza Colonna
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
The Pantheon a former Roman temple now a church
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
Navona square of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Church of St. Louis of the French, Rome, Lazio
Church of St. Louis of the French with Caravaggio's paintings
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo Madama - Sede del Senato della Repubblica, Rome, Lazio
Palazzo Madama, seat of the Italian Senate
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Palazzo di Montecitorio - Sede della Camera dei Deputati, Rome, Lazio
Palazzo Montecitorio, seat of the Italian Chamber of Deputies
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
Trevi Fountain of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Via del Corso, Rome, Lazio
Ancient street of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Il Tempio di Adriano
A temple dedicated to Hadrian emperor of Rome
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Via Condotti, Rome, Lazio
Via dei condotti home of Italian luxurious brands
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Lazio
Spanish steps
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Last part of the tour
Duration: 20 minutes
Our Rome Baroque walking tours are through the historical centre of Rome as Piazza del Popolo, The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Via del Corso, the Power Palaces of Piazza Colonna , the Pantheon and Navona Square and others beautiful areas, built when the city was the heart of arts.
Make your way to Piazza del Popolo, where you'll find the beautiful Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo, among the most interesting churches in Rome, full of artwork by Raphael and Caravaggio.
From there, continue to the Spanish Steps whose sinuous line follows the slope of the hill: at its feet is the graceful La Barcaccia fountain by Pietro Bernini, and you'll find the Trinità dei Monti church at the top.
You'll see Trevi Fountain, the most spectacular fountain in Rome, and walk the Via del Corso to the Piazza Colonna, the Colonna Gallery, Montecitorio Palace, and the headquarters of the Chamber of Deputies.
Stop at the Pantheon to see the best preserved ancient monument in Rome, with a wonderful fountain designed by Giacomo Della Porta.
This 3-hour Rome Baroque tour ends at Piazza Navona, home to the amazing Fontana Dei Quattro Fiumi by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who designed it as a base for an Egyptian Obelisk.
Our Rome Baroque walking tours are through the historical centre of Rome as Piazza del Popolo, The Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Via del Corso, the Power Palaces of Piazza Colonna , the Pantheon and Navona Square and others beautiful areas, built when the city was the heart of arts.
Starting from Piazza del Popolo, an enormous square with the citys second obelisk in the centre, which was brought to Rome by Augustus and re-erected here by the architect Domenico Fontana under Sixtus V (1589). In the square the beautiful church of Santa Maria del Popolo, one of the most interesting in Rome, rich in works of arts and masterpieces of Raphael and Caravaggio.
Arriving at Spanish steps and Spanish Square, with the charming monumental flight of steps (1772), whose sinuous line harmoniously follow the slope of the hill. At its feet is the graceful Fountain La Barcacciaby Pietro Bernini. At the top of the Spanish steps is the Church of Trinità dei Monti with the two cupolas, and in front of its façade is an obelisk, which was taken from the Sallustian gardens in 1789.
Then getting to the Trevi Fountain, the most spectacular fountain in Rome. It was built by two Popes starting in 1730, with the legend that whoever throws a coin in there, will assure his return to Rome. The large fountain is located along a side of Poli Palace, decorated with statues and bas-reliefs on heaps of rocks: the water gushes from every part.
Almost half way of Via del Corso, the principal roman street, is the Piazza Colonnawith the column of Marcus Aurelius. On the square is the Chigi Palace, the Ministers office. On the opposite side of Via del Corso is the Colonna Gallery. The Montecitorio Palace on the square close by with the same name, is the headquartes of the Chamber of Deputies
The Pantheon, the best preserved monument of the antique time in Rome and one of the most beautiful, located in the picturesque Piazza della Rotonda, with the wonderful fountain designed by Giacomo Della Porta, surmounted by the little obelisk Ramses II.
The Rome Baroque tour ends at Piazza Navona, built on the site of the stadium of Domitian (84 AD) used for athletic competitions, that in the middle of 17th century under the pontificate of Innocent X Pamphilj (1644-1655) became the most beautiful square in Rome, with the amazing Fountain of the Four Rivers built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who designed it as a base for an Egyptian Obelisk, with the church of SantAgnese in Agone and the Pamphilj Palace built by Girolamo Rainaldi and Francesco Borromini
Discovering Rome's itineraries will be easier and safer with our guide, who will blend the group's itineraries and desires together in a few hours.
Starting the Tour from our shop in Via Lazio 33, we recommend the following key stop-overs:
PINCIO (panoramic view from the Pincio Terrasse.
PIAZZA DEL POPOLO (People's Square)
PIAZZA CAVOUR
CASTEL SANT'ANGELO
SAN PIETRO
GIANICOLO - FONTANA DELL'ACQUA PAOLA (Panoramic view from the Gianicolo Terrasse and the fountain)
TRASTEVERE- ISOLA TIBERINA
CAMPIDOGLIO
BUCO DELLA CHIAVE (The Keyhole)(Piazza Cavalieri di Malta sosta per vista della Basilica di S. Pietro dal Buco della Chiave
ARCO DI COSTANTINO and COLOSSEO
CIRCO MASSIMO
TEATRO MARCELLO
PIAZZA VENEZIA
PANTHEON
PIAZZA NAVONA
LUNGOTEVERE
PIAZZALE FLAMINIO
Ending the Tour back at our shop in Via Lazio 33.
All our scooters can have two people (driver and passenger).
Drivers must have good scooter/motorbike experience and the itinerary requires a good resistance to driving.
The driver must be tall enough to step on the road in comfort and safety while seated on the Vespa.
Languages: The tour can be held in English, Italian, Spanish, French. By request in German, Russian or Portuguese, with a little surcharge.
Possible Extras:
- Personalized departure point
- Personalized arrival point
This tour combines many elements of culture, food, and history into a single stroll. Youll wander the most beautiful squares and fountains that bring the city to life.
The tour is taken by Richie, originally from the U.S. but now a Rome local for over ten years, with a deep interest in the lifestyle, culture and history of Rome and Italy. Richie will really make the history and the present of this fascinating city come alive for you.
Once you've enjoyed the sights, youll meet our chef who'll share the magic and enthusiasm of making pasta from scratch.
This will involve getting hands-on with the preparations for the meal, all in English with Richie helping out the chef - who is 100% Roman. Youll finish by dining in the restaurant, enjoying the meal youve prepared.
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Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Starting point of the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
Near the end of the tour
Duration: 15 minutes
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Stop At: Colosseum, Rome, Lazio
Short stop to photograph the symbol of Rome
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Circus Maximus, Rome, Lazio
A view of the Palatine Hill from the Circus Maximus, the largest show building ever built
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio
View on the Roman Forum above the Campidoglio
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Venezia, Rome, Lazio
A view of the squares of the Altare della Patria from the Piazza della Colonna di Traiano
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
Photograph one of the most beautiful fountains in Rome and throw the coin to wish you could return to Rome.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Trinita dei Monti, Rome, Lazio
See from above the view of Piazza di Spagna, the stairway famous for its haute couture fashion shows and the Trinità dei Monti church.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
One of the largest squares in Rome. With its obelisk, the fountains and the "trident" formed by via del Babuino, via del Corso, via di Ripetta.
At the end you will be taken back to the hotel or other place to be agreed with the taxi driver.
Duration: 10 minutes
The Tiber on Rome is not navigable by anyone, except from us and our dinghies, we have all the permits and requirements to let you know the city making you experience unique emotions.
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We will meet under the Porta del Popolo, near Piazza del Popolo, and we will have the pleasure to accompany you to the embarkation point on the Tiber, telling you some curiosities about Rome
Pass By: Porta del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
The bridge is our point of embarkation, here we will do a briefing on the whole rafting tour and we will wear the technical equipment
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Ponte Pietro Nenni, Rome, Lazio
We will approach the bank below Castel Sant'Angelo and admire the ancient monument from another point of view. An excellent opportunity to rest and take beautiful pictures
Duration: 15 minutes
Location: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio
We will berth in the famous Isola Tiberina, the only island on the Tiber in the center of Rome, we will visit it and then we will resume our navigation slipping under the bridge
Duration: 20 minutes
Location: Isola Tiberina, Rome, Lazio
Our rafting tour ends under the characteristic Trastevere, the typical Roman district that blends between the ancient and the modern, walking through its streets we will have the opportunity to offer you a typical street food.
Duration: 30 minutes
Location: Trastevere, Rome, Lazio
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Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Flaminia Gate, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, we start our tour from the most important gates of Rome, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. We'll walk all across the most prominent squares, we'll see the most beautiful fountains, we'll enter the magnificent churches in order to contemplate their gorgeous structures, their mosaics and their paintings and we'll discover the suggestive places with a fresh perspective. The tour finishes at the Colosseum, but you have to keep in mind that can be created ad hoc on the basis of your requirements. If you want to know the real Rome, this tour is for you!
Duration: 15 minutes
The tour will end with one of our favorite local restaurants, to experience the traditional Mediterranean dishes, making Italian food and special all over the world.
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Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
The Trevi Fountain is the most popular of the fountains in Rome. It is a tradition to throw your money back to Rome.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Lazio
Trinity of the Mountains church that was under the patronage of the king of France, with the Spanish square below. The long, triangular Spanish square is named after the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
This massive square was laid out in 1538 to provide a grandiose entrance to Rome. It has been remodeled several times, most recently by Giuseppe Valadier in 1823. In the center, the 36m-high obelisk was brought by Augustus from ancient Egypt; it originally stood in the Circus Maximus.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
The Pantheon is the best ancient building in Rome and another must-see touristic attraction to add to your list! Originally dedicated to all mythology divinities, it became a Christian church in the 7th century. Inside, admire the immense dome and the oculus, giving a place to unique lighting. In the Pantheon, you can also see the tombs of Raphael (the famous artist) and Victor Emmanuel II (1st king of Italy).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
The Piazza Navona is located in the heart of the historic center. it's one of the most beautiful and famous square of Rome! Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers.
Duration: 30 minutes
Relax in one of the largest gardens in Rome, Villa Borghese (the third largest public garden in Rome), with its pond, statues, the Pincio terrace overlooking Piazza del Popolo where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramas in the capital. Within the 80 hectares is the Galleria Borghese, one of the most important museums, the Bioparco, Museo Bilotti, Museo Canonica, the Museo Civico di Zoologia, the Casa del Cinema and the Silvano Toti Globe Theater. Villa Borghese with its cultural richness but also a landscape with an exterminated flora and fauna, is perfect for a picnic, perhaps joining the walk and lunch in the open air. After discovering the gardens of Villa Borghese and before starting the picnic in a plaid blanket provided by us, you can even admire the Terrazza del Pincio, another symbol of the Eternal City and famous all over the world. From this place, surrounded by greenery and gardens, you can enjoy a superb view over the city of Rome which will leave you speechless. This place encompasses romance, history and beauty and the emotions that will remain with you for a long time.
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Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
Piazza Navona is a square in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD, and follows the form of the open space of the stadium. The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games"), and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis" ("competition arena"). It is believed that over time the name changed to in avone to navone and eventually to navona.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
Piazza del Popolo is a large urban square in Rome. The name in modern Italian literally means "People's Square", but historically it derives from the poplars (populus in Latin, pioppo in Italian) after which the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, in the northeast corner of the piazza, takes its name.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome, Lazio
The Cathedral of the Most Holy Savior and of Saints John the Baptist and the Evangelist in the Lateran, (Italian: Santissimo Salvatore e Santi Giovanni Battista ed Evangelista in Laterano) also known as the Papal Archbasilica of St. John [in] Lateran, St. John Lateran, or the Lateran Basilica is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Rome in the city of Rome, Italy and therefore houses the cathedra, or ecclesiastical seat, of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, Lazio
The Piazza della Rotonda is a piazza (city square) in Rome, Italy, on the south side of which is located the Pantheon. The square gets its name from the Pantheon's informal title as the church of Santa Maria Rotonda.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: La Colonna di Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome, Lazio
The Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore (Italian pronunciation; 'Basilica of Saint Mary Major', Latin: Basilica Sanctae Mariae Maioris), or church of Santa Maria Maggiore, is a Papal major basilica and the largest Catholic Marian church in Rome, Italy, from which size it receives the appellation "major".
Duration: 30 minutes
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Pass By: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
Piazza Navona is a square in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the Stadium of Domitian, built in the 1st century AD
Stop At: St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Vatican City, Lazio
Famous square in front of San Peter basilic
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Terrazza del Pincio, Rome, Lazio
Terrace upon Popolo's square
Pass By: Via Condotti, Rome, Lazio
famous luxury shopping street in Rome
5 fully-planned days in Rome & Naples, including luxury hotel accommodation.
Photos & Highlights
- Multi-day tour including accommodation and select meals
- A comprehensive view of Ancient Roman art and archaeology, and its impact on the modern city
- Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum, Ostia Antica Archaeological Site, and Pompeii Archaeological Site
Tour Description
Our Context Journeys are fully-planned trips, including luxury hotel accommodation, specifically designed to reveal some of our favorite cities. They operate on fixed dates and place you with a lead guide who will accompany you throughout your entire stay.
Art and Archaeology of Ancient Rome, with Context Journeys
The cradle of European civilization, Italy has often been described as a living museum. That’s true no place more than Rome, where each circuitous, scenic street is built upon the hidden histories of the Ancient Empire. Alongside a Context Expert specializing in Italian history and archaeology, our Italian archaeological survey will explore the most important sites of the ancient Roman world, including the Roman Forum, Colosseum, Ostia Antica, and Pompeii.
Over the course of five days, this journey will help you understand the role of archaeology in history, teaching you to read ruins to reconstruct ancient cities, and showing you how the ancient world shaped the food and culture of modern Italy. We’ll balance visits to major archaeological sites like the Roman Forum and Pompeii with stops at the lesser-known locations of Ostia Antica, and spend time discussing the daily life, cuisine, and habits of modern Romans. A native Roman and archaeologist, your Context expert will help you understand the Roman Empire at its height and early stages of its decline, before the start of the Renaissance.
Your Context Journey includes:
- On Tour: Context Expert Lead Guide, Context supporting expert guides, professional tour leader.
- Transfers: Private transfers based on flight arrival and departure times.
- Food & Drink: Select meals, plus welcome and farewell receptions. Bottled water throughout.
- Accommodation: 5 nights in the 5-star Hotel de la Ville in Rome, a Rocco Forte Hotel (or similar).
- Logistics: Baggage handling and taxes.
- Activities/Fees: Included for all per itinerary.
Journey highlights include:
- Trace the history of Rome from its days as a hub of the Roman Empire through to its modern incarnation, in the company of an archaeologist.
- Explore the historical core of Rome, understanding the inner workings of the city and its role as the hub of an Empire through visits to the Roman Forum, Colosseum, and key underground sites.
- Understand the origins and evolution of Roman cuisine through a dinner and wine experience guided by a culinary historian.
- Take a guided excursion to the amazingly preserved ruins of Pompeii, weaving through ancient Roman roads, shops, homes, and baths while learning about Roman politics and society.
Your Expert Guide
Dimosthenis is an Italian-Greek archaeologist, with a Ph.D. in temple architecture of the Roman Republic from La Sapienza University in Rome. As a scholar, he studied a variety of topics including Latin epigraphy and Roman pottery; as an archaeologist, he has worked on various excavations throughout Rome, including the Roman Forum, Palatine, and the Mausoleum of Augustus. He is particularly interested in the relationship between iconography and architecture in ancient Greece and Rome.
Day 1 Rome
Arrive into the Eternal City Rome. Private car transfer will take you to your hotel in Rome. Evening tour of Rome: Coliseum, Arch of Constantine,Circus Maximus, St. Peter's, Trevi Fountain. Back to hotel (meeting point near your hotel and drop off near your hotel). Overnight in Rome
Day 2 Rome
After breakfast in Hotel, the Vatican tour begins: Piazza Della Repubblica, Aurelian walls, Villa Borghese Park, Piazza del Popolo. On arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will lead you into the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (ticket included - Pick up from your hotel and drop off in centre of Rome). Go inside St. Peters Basilica. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Rome
Day 3 Naples
Breakfast. Travel by fast train to Naples.Arrive in the Capital of the Campania Region of Italy- Naples. It sits on the coast on the northern edge of the Bay of Naples, one of the most beautiful bays in Italy. The day is free to relax. Overnight in Naples
Day 4 Naples
After breakfast in the hotel, visit of the ruins of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and brought back to light nearly intact. The tour will show you the lifestyle of the ancient inhabitants of the town. Stop in a local shop to see the production process of Cameos and Corals. After lunch you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the Amalfi Coast, with the beautiful towns of Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi. Return to Naples, Overnight at Naples
Day 5 Florence - Pisa - Florence
After breakfast proceed to Florence. Travel by Fast Train. Check-in at hotel, in the afternoon travel by coach to Pisa. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the interior of the Cathedral (Reach meeting point on your own near the hotel). Back to Florence, Overnight in Florence
Day 6 Venice
Breakfast in the Hotel. Travel to Venice by Fast Train. Check-in at hotel. Later Walking tour of the area between Piazza San Marco and the Rialto Bridge, La Fenice Theatre, Scala del Bovolo, Ponte di Rialto. At the end enjoy 35 min Gondola along the Grand Canal and minor channels (Reach the meeting point for the tour in St Mark Square on your own). Overnight in Venice
Day 7 Venice Island Tour
After breakfast, Venice Islands Lagoon Tour. By motorboat to visit the Island Murano, Burano and Torcello (Reach the meeting point for the tour in St Mark Square on your own). Return to St Mark's Square. Overnight in Venice
Day 8 Departure
Breakfast in the Hotel. In the morning, depart to the Venice airport with a Private transfer. Your tour will end at Rome Fiumicino Airport or Venice Marco Polo Airport.
Day 1 Rome
Arrive into the Eternal City Rome. Private car transfer will take you to your hotel in Rome. Evening tour, to discover the Eternal City, the Fountain of the Nayads, Roman Forum, Coliseum, Arch of Constantine, Circus Maximus, Castel Sant'Angelo, St. Peter's, Porta Flaminia, Via Veneto, Piazza Navona, Trevi Fountain (meeting point near your hotel and drop off near your hotel). Back to hotel. Overnight in Rome
Day 2 Rome
After breakfast in Hotel, the Vatican tour begins: Piazza Della Repubblica, Aurelian walls, Villa Borghese Park, Piazza del Popolo. On arrival at the Vatican Walls, your guide will lead you into the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel (ticket included - Pick up from your hotel and drop off in center of Rome). Go inside St. Peters Basilica. Rest of the day free. Overnight in Rome
Day 3 Naples
Breakfast. Travel by fast train to Naples.Arrive in the Capital of the Campania Region of Italy- Naples. It sits on the coast on the northern edge of the Bay of Naples, one of the most beautiful bays in Italy. The day is free to relax. Overnight in Naples
Day 4 Naples - Pompei - Amalfi Coast - Naples
After breakfast in the hotel, visit of the ruins of Pompeii, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D. and brought back to light nearly intact. The tour will show you the lifestyle of the ancient inhabitants of the town. Stop in a local shop to see the production process of Cameos and Corals. After lunch, you will enjoy a panoramic tour of the Amalfi Coast, with the beautiful towns of Sorrento, Positano, and Amalfi. Return to Naples. Overnight at Naples
Day 5 Florence
After breakfast, proceed to Florence. Travel by Fast Train. Check-in at the hotel, in the afternoon Tour to Pisa. Travel to the picturesque Tuscan countryside of Pisa. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of Piazza dei Miracoli, Leaning Tower, the Baptistery and the interior of the Cathedral. Back to Florence (Reach meeting point on your own near the hotel). Overnight in Florence
Day 6 Venice
Breakfast in the Hotel and departure to Venezia by Fast Train. Check-in at the hotel. Later proceed to Alilaguna's Pier at St. Marks waterfront. Embark on a motorboat to visit the Island Murano to witness the art of making glass. followed by Island of Burano and Torcello. Return to St Mark's Square and enjoy a beautiful Gondola ride on the small canals of Venice (Reach the meeting point for the tour in St Mark Square on your own). Overnight in Venice Mestre.
Day 7 Departure
Breakfast in the Hotel. In the morning, depart to the Venice Marco Polo Airport with a Private transfer.
Day 1
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at 08.30. Departure to Tivoli, little nice village in the suburbs of Rome. Lunch at yout own. Departure to Orvieto. Only the Gothic Cathedral, imposing and elaborate, would be worth the visit to admire its façade but the city of Pozo de San Patricio, offers nice corners to breathe the medieval air of the city, try the excellent wines or the renowned food. After visiting you'll have free time for lunch (at your own expense). Depart for Siena and accommodation.
Day 2 - B
In the morning visit of Siena. Surrounded by the Chianti, the city is popular for the famous Palio where every contrada is known for the thousands of colors of its flags. Unforegttable: its twisted streets, the perfection of its gothic monuments, and the variety of products that can be tried here. Departure to San Gimignano, the "city of the Towers", where you will visit Porta San Giovanni, Cisterna Square, Palazzo del Popolo, the Civic Museum and San Agostino. Free time for lunch (at your own expense). Continuation for Volterra. Located at the highest point of a high hill, the city with its austere and medieval silhouette is famous for its alabaster craftsmanship. Explore the city Square, Priori Palace, Duomo, Baptistery, Pinacoteca and Civic Museum. Departure to Siena. Accommodation.
Day 3 - B
In the morning, take the Strada del Chianti - Ruta del Chianti - the most famous wine in Italy. Along the way, you can see the charming hills, the picturesque villages with their ancient towers, the farms and of course the vineyards. Visit Castellina in Chianti, the old town and its walls. Then visit Greve in Chianti with its asymmetrical square with porches and terraces. Free time for lunch (at your own expense). Departure towards Lucca, a city surrounded by a wall of walls that has been preserved whole. Visit Napoleone Square, Province Palace, Duomo, Piazza San Martino and Piazza Anfiteatro. Then, back to Siena.
Day 4 - B
Departure to Montepulciano. The town, an art pearl of 1500, is located 750 meters above sea level on top of a hill near the Val of Chiana, in a territory already inhabited in the Etruscan and Roman times. It is owed its fame mainly by the production of the wine "Nobile", red of great quality. Continuation for Pienza. This city, on top of a hill overlooking the Orcia Valley, The famous Piazza Pio II, Renaissance, overlooks the Cathedral, the Piccolomini Palace, the Palazzo Comunale, Borgia Palace and the wonderful panoramic promenade along the walls, which at one glance allows you to see the entire valley closed in the bottom for Mount Amiata. Exit towards Montalcino; the great fortress characterizes the city, which looms over the three Asso, d'Aria and Orcia valleys. After visiting you'll have free time for lunch. Return to Rome.
• Explore the city at your own pace. You'll be completely independent from guides, schedules and groups.
• Learn everything about Rome, its culture, history and heritage
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Itinerary
Day 1: suggested first day sightseeing
Stop At: Pantheon, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Vatican Museums, Vatican City, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Navona, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Piazza di Spagna, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Trevi Fountain, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Cavour, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Via della Conciliazione, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Villa Borghese, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: suggest second day sightseeing
Stop At: Piazza della Repubblica, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Via Nazionale, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Abbazia di San Paolo Fuori Le Mura, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Piazza Venezia, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Via del Corso, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Circus Maximus, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Bocca della Verita, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Insula dell'Ara Coeli, Rome, Lazio
With VoxCity you will be able to discover this along with other 100 points of interests
Duration: 3 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Useful Italian for sightseeing
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| Where is?... | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the museum | il museo | eel moo-ZAY-yo |
| ...the church | la chiesa | lah key-YAY-zah |
| ...the cathedral | il duomo [or] la cattedrale | eel DUO-mo [or] lah cah-the-DRAH-leh |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| Closed day | giorno di riposo | JOR-no dee ree-PO-zo |
| Weekdays (Mon-Sat) | feriali | fair-ee-YA-lee |
| Sunday & holidays | festivi | fe-STEE-vee |
| ticket | biglietto | beel-YET-toh |
| two adults | due adulti | DOO-way ah-DOOL-tee |
| one child | un bambino | oon bahm-BEE-no |
| one student | uno studente | OO-noh stu-DENT-ay |
| one senior | un pensionato | oon pen-see-yo-NAH-toh |
Basic phrases in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | pro-nun-see-YAY-shun |
| thank you | grazie | GRAT-tzee-yay |
| please | per favore | pair fa-VOHR-ray |
| yes | si | see |
| no | no | no |
| Do you speak English? | Parla Inglese? | PAR-la een-GLAY-zay |
| I don't understand | Non capisco | non ka-PEESK-koh |
| I'm sorry | Mi dispiace | mee dees-pee-YAT-chay |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? | KWAN-toh COST-ah |
| That's too much | É troppo | ay TROH-po |
| Good day | Buon giorno | bwohn JOUR-noh |
| Good evening | Buona sera | BWOH-nah SAIR-rah |
| Good night | Buona notte | BWOH-nah NOTE-tay |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci | ah-ree-vah-DAIR-chee |
| Excuse me (to get attention) | Scusi | SKOO-zee |
| Excuse me (to get past someone) | Permesso | pair-MEH-so |
| Where is? | Dov'é | doh-VAY |
| ...the bathroom | il bagno | eel BHAN-yoh |
| ...train station | la ferroviaria | lah fair-o-vee-YAR-ree-yah |
| to the right | à destra | ah DEH-strah |
| to the left | à sinistra | ah see-NEEST-trah |
| straight ahead | avanti [or] diritto | ah-VAHN-tee [or] dee-REE-toh |
| information | informazione | in-for-ma-tzee-OH-nay |
Days, months, and other calendar items in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| When is it open? | Quando é aperto? | KWAN-doh ay ah-PAIR-toh |
| When does it close? | Quando si chiude? | KWAN-doh see key-YOU-day |
| At what time... | a che ora | a kay O-rah |
| Yesterday | ieri | ee-YAIR-ee |
| Today | oggi | OH-jee |
| Tomorrow | domani | doh-MAHN-nee |
| Day after tomorrow | dopo domani | DOH-poh doh-MAHN-nee |
| a day | un giorno | oon je-YOR-no |
| Monday | Lunedí | loo-nay-DEE |
| Tuesday | Martedí | mar-tay-DEE |
| Wednesday | Mercoledí | mair-coh-lay-DEE |
| Thursday | Giovedí | jo-vay-DEE |
| Friday | Venerdí | ven-nair-DEE |
| Saturday | Sabato | SAH-baa-toh |
| Sunday | Domenica | doh-MEN-nee-ka |
| Mon-Sat | Feriali | fair-ee-YAHL-ee |
| Sun & holidays | Festivi | feh-STEE-vee |
| Daily | Giornaliere | joor-nahl-ee-YAIR-eh |
| a month | una mese | oon-ah MAY-zay |
| January | gennaio | jen-NAI-yo |
| February | febbraio | feh-BRI-yo |
| March | marzo | MAR-tzoh |
| April | aprile | ah-PREEL-ay |
| May | maggio | MAH-jee-oh |
| June | giugno | JEW-nyoh |
| July | luglio | LOO-lyoh |
| August | agosto | ah-GO-sto |
| September | settembre | set-TEM-bray |
| October | ottobre | oh-TOE-bray |
| November | novembre | no-VEM-bray |
| December | dicembre | de-CHEM-bray |
Numbers in Italian
| English (inglese) | Italian (italiano) | Pro-nun-cee-YAY-shun |
| 1 | uno | OO-no |
| 2 | due | DOO-way |
| 3 | tre | tray |
| 4 | quattro | KWAH-troh |
| 5 | cinque | CHEEN-kway |
| 6 | sei | say |
| 7 | sette | SET-tay |
| 8 | otto | OH-toh |
| 9 | nove | NO-vay |
| 10 | dieci | dee-YAY-chee |
| 11 | undici | OON-dee-chee |
| 12 | dodici | DOH-dee-chee |
| 13 | tredici | TRAY-dee-chee |
| 14 | quattordici | kwa-TOR-dee-chee |
| 15 | quindici | KWEEN-dee-chee |
| 16 | sedici | SAY-dee-chee |
| 17 | diciasette | dee-chee-ya-SET-tay |
| 18 | diciotto | dee-CHO-toh |
| 19 | diciannove | dee-chee-ya-NO-vay |
| 20 | venti | VENT-tee |
| 21* | vent'uno* | vent-OO-no |
| 22* | venti due* | VENT-tee DOO-way |
| 23* | venti tre* | VENT-tee TRAY |
| 30 | trenta | TRAYN-tah |
| 40 | quaranta | kwa-RAHN-tah |
| 50 | cinquanta | cheen-KWAN-tah |
| 60 | sessanta | say-SAHN-tah |
| 70 | settanta | seh-TAHN-tah |
| 80 | ottanta | oh-TAHN-tah |
| 90 | novanta | no-VAHN-tah |
| 100 | cento | CHEN-toh |
| 1,000 | mille | MEEL-lay |
| 5,000 | cinque milla | CHEEN-kway MEEL-lah |
| 10,000 | dieci milla | dee-YAY-chee MEEL-lah |
* You can use this formula for all Italian ten-place numbers—so 31 is trent'uno, 32 is trenta due, 33 is trenta tre, etc. Note that—like uno (one), otto (eight) also starts with a vowel—all "-8" numbers are also abbreviated (vent'otto, trent'otto, etc.).
