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This tour takes you on a journey through the history of the Eternal City. It explores the sites and structures that marked Rome's rise to becoming a superpower of the Mediterranean .
You will hear about the Republic of Rome, one of the first versions of democracy in human history, and then its transformation into the Roman Empire through a series of civil wars. Unquestionably the most enduring empire in western history, this tour will try to explain why that system eventually failed, leading to the fall of Rome, and a succession of new powers controlling the Italian peninsula.
You will witness the works of great masters such as Bernini in the pinnacacle of Italian Baroque. Starting the tour where a pilgrim would enter the city, you will finish where their pilgrimage would end, close to the largest Christian church in the world, St Peter's.
By the end of your tour, we are certain Rome will feel like a very different place.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet the guide at Porta del Popolo, the gate to Piazza del Popolo. On the outside are two sculptures. The sculpture on the left, of a man holding a book is where you will find your guide.
We finish the tour outside Castle Sant'Angelo with a view over the St. Peter's Basilica
Itinerary
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1
Introduction to the tour and the gate of piazza del Popolo also known as Porta Flaminia
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Piazza del Popolo
Our guides will walk you through the majestic Piazza del Popolo with the famous twin churches designed by Bernini and obelisk of Ramses II
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Our tour passes by the tomb of Octavian Augustus - the first Roman Emperor and the settler of the Julio Claudian dynasty
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The tour passes through the 16th century palace of the powerful Borghese family.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We stop for a gelato (bathroom) break at Gelateria della Palma - one of the most famous gelato shops in Rome offering over 150 different flavours of ice cream
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
One of our major stops is the Pantheon aka the Temple of all the gods, where the bodies of Raphael and the first Italian royalties are buried.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Piazza Navona
Our itinerary then goes through Piazza Navona orignally known and still in the shape of the Stadium of Domitian
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
After Piazza Navona the tour proceeds through the famous Via dei Coronari, untouched from the days of the Renaissance we will through the steps of the original pilgrims
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
We will go through the Bridge of Angels that will tell us the story of the martyrdom of Christ
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
After we cross the Tiber river through the famous Ponte Sant'Angelo we will stop by the medieval Castel Sant'Angelo originally built to host the ashes of Emperor Hadrian.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Via Della Conciliazione
The tour will be concluded at the premises of Castel Sant'Angelo with a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica through the masterpiece of Mussolini's architects - Via della Conciliazione. This will be also our brief introduction to Vatican.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
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