Explore Rome's Heart: A Captivating Walking Tour + Ebook

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the enchanting historic center of Rome, celebrated for its enduring beauty, charming squares, mesmerizing fountains, and iconic landmarks. This all-encompassing tour provides the optimal and most convenient way to experience the must-see wonders of the Eternal City.

Your exploration commences in Piazza Venezia, offering a stunning view of the Vittoriano (Altar of Peace). Continue to Largo Argentina, the historic site of Julius Caesar's assassination, and proceed to the picturesque Piazza Navona, adorned with magnificent Baroque fountains crafted by Bernini.

The itinerary unfolds to include the Pantheon, a marvel still in use since the 2nd century AD, and culminates at the iconic Trevi Fountain. Conclude your immersive experience by savoring the beauty of Piazza Spagna, situated at the base of the renowned Spanish Steps, immortalized in film and literature worldwide.

What's Included

  • 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
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Foro Traiano
84, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza di Spagna
00187 Roma RM, Italy

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Colonna Traiana

Situated in Trajan's Forum in Rome, the column stands at around 30 meters, featuring an additional eight-meter pedestal. Constructed from nineteen marble blocks, it weighs 1,110 tons. Bas-reliefs narrate the Dacian wars, employing innovative techniques like using a tree to divide scenes. The panoramic views from the top provide a comprehensive outlook. While some interpret it as a homage to a "genocide" against Dacians, its main purpose is to honor the Roman Army and Trajan. Roman wars aimed at economic and cultural expansion rather than extermination.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona stands out as one of Rome's renowned squares, situated in the Parione district. Its design mirrors ancient Roman stadiums, aligning with the plan of the Stadium of Domitian, locally known as Campomarzio. With the capacity to host up to 20,000 spectators, it earned the name "Circo Agonístico" during Emperor Domitian's era (81-96 AD). Over time, the name transitioned from "in agone" to "nagone" and eventually to "navone," coincidentally carrying the meaning of "large ship" in Italian.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

The Pantheon, situated in Rome, Italy, was initially commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the rule of Emperor Augustus (27 BC–14 AD) and later reconstructed by Hadrian around 126 AD.Characterized by a circular layout, the Pantheon features a portico supported by large Corinthian granite columns (eight in the first row and two groups of four in the second), forming a pediment. Connecting the portico to the rotunda is a rectangular vestibule. The rotunda is covered by an extensive coffered concrete dome with a central opening, known as the oculus. Remarkably, even after nearly two thousand years, this dome remains the world's largest unreinforced concrete dome. Both the height to the oculus and the diameter of the interior circumference measure 43.3 meters, creating a harmonious architectural balance.
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Fontana di Trevi

The fountain was positioned at the crossroads of three thoroughfares, signifying the terminus of the Acqua Vergine, among Rome's ancient aqueducts. In 19 BC, purportedly with the assistance of a virgin, Roman engineers discovered a reservoir of pure water slightly more than 22 kilometers from the city (depicted in a sculpture on the fountain today). Utilizing Rome's smallest aqueduct, water from this source was conveyed directly to the baths of Marcus Agrippa, providing service to the city for more than 400 years.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Di Spagna

The renowned Fontana della Barcaccia, an exquisite example of early Baroque art sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his esteemed son Gian Lorenzo Bernini, graces the square's center.On the staircase's right side stands the former dwelling of English poet John Keats, where he resided and passed away in 1821. Presently, the site functions as a museum honoring his and Percy Bysshe Shelley's memory, adorned with books and mementos of English Romanticism. To the left is the celebrated Babington's Tea Room, established in 1893.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Rome’s Heart: A Captivating Walking Tour + Ebook?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Professional guide
  • Online support at the time of boarding the tour
  • Online Consultant who will send you boarding information
  • Ebook Guide
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Additional Food and Drink
  • Tips

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Important notice for last-minute reservations (same day or overnight): in case of lack of seats, the customer will be placed on the day following the reserved date.
  • This tour is shared.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Tours will continue in all weather conditions. It is highly recommended to bring mineral water, sunscreen, a hat and an umbrella.
  • It is advisable not to book more than one tour on the same day, with schedules close together.
  • Your complimentary eBook will be sent automatically once your reservation has been successfully confirmed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (CEST).

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