Highlights of Rome 3 hours Private Walking Tour with Local Guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This private walking tour is designed for travelers who want to see the classic highlights of Rome without feeling rushed or lost in a big group. Instead of following a flag through the crowd, you explore the historic center at an easy pace with a dedicated local guide who focuses only on you and your travel companions.
The route covers Rome’s most iconic spots – the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, Piazza Navona – but the experience is never “one size fits all.” Your guide adapts the commentary and pace to your interests, whether you prefer history and art, fun stories for kids and families, or great photo stops and food tips.
Because the tour is entirely on foot, you can slip into side streets, and hidden squares that bus tours can’t reach.
With a flexible, private format, a central meeting point, and plenty of time for questions and photos, this experience offers a relaxed and personal introduction to Rome’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

What's Included

Meeting in a central location in Rome (e.g. Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, or another agreed point)
Professional local guide (exclusively for your group)
Private walking tour in Rome (approx. 3 hours). Small-group privacy–no strangers joining your tour.
Customizable itinerary based on your interests (history, art, family-friendly, photography, etc.)
Tips and recommendations for restaurants, gelato, and things to do after the tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Piazza di Spagna

We will meet you at the Piazza di Spagna. If you prefer any other meeting point, we are open to meet you at your prefered location.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Spanish Steps

    Your tour starts at the famous Spanish Steps, one of Rome’s most iconic meeting points. Your guide introduces the story of this elegant staircase, the Barcaccia Fountain, and the writers and artists who lived nearby. From the top, you’ll enjoy a lovely view over the rooftops of Rome and Via dei Condotti, the luxury shopping street below.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Trevi Fountain

    You continue through charming side streets until you reach the spectacular Trevi Fountain. Your guide explains the history of the fountain, the legend of tossing a coin, and some fun facts from movies and pop culture. You’ll have time to take photos and, of course, throw your coin to ensure your return to Rome.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Piazza Colonna

    Walking along Via del Corso, you pass Piazza Colonna, home to the column of Marcus Aurelius, and Piazza di Pietra, where the impressive columns of the Temple of Hadrian stand embedded in a modern building. Your guide points out these sites and explains their role in ancient and modern Rome.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Pantheon

    Next, you arrive at the Pantheon, one of the best-preserved buildings of ancient Rome. You’ll visit the exterior and you’ll learn how this pagan temple became a Christian church and how it has survived almost 2,000 years.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Piazza Navona

    Your walk continues to Piazza Navona, a stunning baroque square built on the site of an ancient Roman stadium. Here your guide tells you about the rivalry between Bernini and Borromini, explains the symbolism of the Fountain of the Four Rivers, and shows you the best angles for photos. You’ll feel the lively atmosphere of street artists, cafés, and fountains. The tour typically ends around Campo de’ Fiori / Piazza Navona or another central point convenient for you. Your guide can: Recommend restaurants, gelato shops, and bars in the area Give tips on how to visit the Colosseum, Vatican, and other attractions on your own or with other tours Because this is a private tour, the itinerary is flexible. You can spend more time in places you love, skip spots you’ve visited before, or adjust the route to your interests (art, history, food, photography, kids, etc.).

    30 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Paris & Beyond

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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