Guided Tour of Rome's Historic Center

Activity description :

1. 2 hours30 minutes
2. Up to 10 people

Emperors, popes, artists, and ordinary Romans: every alleyway in Rome bears the mark of those who shaped it. Discover the historic center of the Eternal City, from Piazza Venezia to the Pantheon.

Your Tour: Secrets and History of Central Rome

Guided tour—2.5 hours—Outdoors

Accompanied by a local guide, you’ll journey through more than two millennia of history, taking in ancient ruins, Renaissance palaces, and Baroque squares. Along the way, your guide will answer the questions every visitor asks: How many fountains are there in the city? Why do people toss coins into them? And what are allthese Egyptian obelisks doing here?

Sights visited:

• Piazza Venezia and the imposing Vittoriano monument.
• Michelangelo’s house, the artist’s former Roman residence.
• The markets and Trajan’s Column, an ancient complex of shops and offices.
• The Trevi Fountain and its famous tradition of tossing coins.
• The Pantheon, an ancient temple with a dome featuring an oculus.

Highlights of the tour:

• A walking tour that connects the must-see sites in the historic center.
• Stories about famous figures as well as the daily life of the Romans.
• Your guide’s top picks for pizza and gelato.

This tour is perfect for a first visit to Rome, whether as a couple, with friends, or with family. It’s also a great gift idea for history buffs.

Included

• A local guide.