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Small and intimate group walking tour of max 12 people.
Discover many points of interests in one tour!
Learn the underground secrets of the center of Rome and explore an ancient Roman stadium underneath Piazza Navona, where the ancient Romans were having fun and playing sports!
Sometimes the best secrets are hidden in plain sight. But we can’t see them, because we’re too “distracted” by the obvious landmarks.
During this walking tour we’ll discover the hidden gems of the center of Rome, for example:
What’s the story of the elephant statue behind the Pantheon? That was a prank of an artist to a friar!
And what about the optical illusion in the church where people queue to look in the mirror? That was a “marketing” campaign in the 1600s!
This experience is for you if you don’t want to confine yourself to the obvious landmarks and want to live a different and more authentic experience of Rome made also of tidbits and urban legends that you don’t find in the guidebooks.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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1
While admiring the gigantic columns of the Temple of Hadrian, you'll learn of some ancient gossip. You'll be surprised of the love triangle of the emperor Hadrian and the tragic end of the love of his life
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
This church hides some of the most incredible optical illusions of the city. Most travelers tough stop at the first one, and very few (like us!) will discover the other illusions of this building.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Pantheon
You'll learn of the lesser known facts of the Pantheon from the outside, including an incredible light effect happening only few days per year, which was only discovered in recent years!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In this cute little square where kids play soccer after school, you'll learn the story of two artists that didn't like each other.. and showed that through sculptures!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Have you ever heard of Caravaggio? If you haven't, after this tour you will never forget him. He's one of the most famous painters of the past, loved by everyone for his very realistic and dramatic paintings, that almost look like photographs
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Piazza Navona
One of the most famous and beautiful squares of Rome. But we won't just stop at the surface like most tourists do..
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Many travelers visit Piazza Navona, but very few know that you can go beneath it! Once you're underground you'll discover the ancient Roman stadium of Domitian, where the athletic games were taking place 2000 years ago!
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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