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Peek around the right corners and find the Eternal City's hidden histories. Explore the city at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• Take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo
• Hear from producer, Veronica Iacomi, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Museo dell'Ara Pacis.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Peel back Rome’s layers to discover lesser-known places in the shadows of Centro Storico's iconic landmarks on this walking tour with Context Travel expert Veronica Iacomi, a PhD archaeologist and expert guide.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Starting on Campidoglio, the hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, you‘ll wind your way through Centro Storico, the Eternal City‘s central neighborhood.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Take in the square around the Basilica of St Marks and learn its history
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Did you know that the statue of a porter on Fontana del Facchino (or Il Facchino fountain) wasn’t actually sculpted by Michelangelo?
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Spot the original Egyptian Obelisk of Montecitorio in front of Palazzo Montecitorio, which houses one of two branches of the Italian parliament
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo, the remnants of the city‘s defensive walls.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You'll have the chance to walk through Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps.
Admission ticket free -
Spanish Steps (Pass by)
You‘ll visit landmarks like the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, but you‘ll also discover the city’s hidden histories and little-known facts around every corner.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to see the “Talking Statues” used by Romans to anonymously express controversial opinions about their leaders, from past Popes to present politicians including Fontana del Babuino.
Admission ticket free -
Piazza del Popolo (Pass by)
You‘ll visit landmarks like the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, but you‘ll also discover the city’s hidden histories and little-known facts around every corner.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo, the remnants of the city‘s defensive walls.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Stroll past the Mausoleum of Augustus and learn its history while you walk
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On your way to Museo dell‘Ara Pacis, a museum housing an ancient Roman altar where our tour ends, you‘ll see ancient and modern sculptures, piazzas adorned with Roman columns and Egyptian obelisks, and architecture spanning centuries.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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