World War II Sights in Rome Private Walking Tour with Guide

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

Learn about the rise of Italian Fascism led by Benito Mussolini, the raid of the Jewish Ghetto, the bombing of Rome, & other important events of World War II on a private history tour with an Expert Guide. Optional: visit the Liberation Museum.

Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:

2-hour: Rome's WWII Sights
Book this history tour to learn about World War II & see related sights in Rome, such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome & Via Rasella.

4-hour: Rome's WWII Sights & Museum
Book this history tour to learn more about World War II, visit the Liberation Museum & see related sights, such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome & Via Rasella.

Join our expert History Guide on the streets of Rome to explore the complicated history of events and personalities involved in World War II in Italy.

What's Included

Expert commentary on the events and personalities of WWII in Rome
- (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
Free admission to the Museum of the Liberation (4-hour option only)
One-way public transport tickets (4-hour option only)
Private Walking Tour of World War II Sights in Rome with Museum -
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Free admission to the Museum of the Liberation (in 2-hour option)
One-way public transport tickets (in 2-hour option)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of Hotel Stendhal, Via del Tritone, 113, 00187 Roma RM, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide in front of Hotel Stendhal, Via del Tritone, 113, 00187 Roma RM, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walking tour to see World War II sights in Rome. Your Private Guide will meet you in Piazza Barberini, near Fontana del Tritone and Palazzo Barberini

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Take you on a stroll down Via Rasella. This is where a column of Nazi SS troops was attacked by an ambush of Italian Partisans in 1944, killing 28 SS policemen. You will learn about the Roman Resistance movement and how the Nazi forces retaliated by killing 335 Italians during the Fosse Ardeatine massacre. You will pass the world famous Trevi Fountain and head to Piazza Venezia, where you will find the palace that served as Mussolini’s headquarters. Opposite the balcony from where the Italian dictator declared the creation of the new Italian empire in May 1936 is the Altar of the Fatherland, which honors Italy's first king and First World War soldiers. Your history tour will end in Rome’s former Jewish Ghetto, where you will see the Great Synagogue and learn what happened to Roman Jews when Germany occupied the city.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See World War II sights in Rome and visit the Liberation Museum. We provide one-way public transport tickets to get there, as it's a short walk away from the heart of Old Rome. The museum is housed in former police headquarters and Nazi prison. On your private tour you will explore 3 floors of exhibitions, including the original conference room, library and prison cells, as well as the hall commemorating the victims of anti-Semitism in Italy and Rome. The WWII artifacts on display will make you feel as if you're back in time, and your Expert Guide will explain in detail the different aspects of WWII in Italy.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Rosotravel - Italy City Tour

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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