Gianicolo to Trastevere: Italy's Independence trail with GELATO

4.8
(14 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

ITALIAN GELATO INCLUDED!
A 2 hours nice and chatty walking tour on Gianicolo hill in Rome, on and through a hill full of history, magnificent monuments and a unique view of the city that ends in Trastevere close to Porta Settimiana at the very heart of the neighbourhood with a perfect Italian GELATO!
A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth.
The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”.

What's Included

Italian GELATO
Walking tour as described
Everything not mentioned as "Included".

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at the "Faro degli Italiani" (Italians lighthouse): bus stop 115 - 870.

End point

The experience ends in the heart of Trastevere close to the "Porta Settimiana".

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Italians Lighthouse on Gianicolo: a marvellous "liberty style" lighthouse overlooking Rome, donated by the Italian expats in Argentina to honour their country of origin.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Equestrian monument on Gianicolo dedicated to the Heroin that helped her husband Giuseppe Garibaldi in occasion of the roman revolution in 1849.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    A memorial engraved on one of the most beautiful outlook on Gianicolo in Rome: the Roman Republic Constitution was one of the most advanced constitution of the second half of the 19th century that then inspired a lot of modern European democracies in the 20th.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Terrazza del Gianicolo

    One of the most beautiful view of Rome: where most of the young romans go to propose to their bride to be. We greet the statue of the most famous Italy independence hero: Giuseppe Garibaldi.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

    Fontana dell'Acqua Paola aka "er Fontanone" on Gianicolo, is one of the most famous monument in Rome visible from most of the center of the eternal City.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    On Gianicolo hill a monument dedicated to those who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Roman revolution in 1849.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    On Gianicolo: a church built on the site where, according to tradition, the apostle Peter was crucified upside down on the cross: with a magnificent view of Rome.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Built by the prestigious Bramante architect in 1502 as a commemorative tomb: is a treasure of Renaissance art; a gem on Gianicolo hill.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    We end our walk in Trastevere, comfortably sit to enjoy some Italian Gelato. Ciao, till next time!

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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