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Rome: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Roman Squares Guided Tour

1. Rome: Pantheon, Trevi Fountain & Roman Squares Guided Tour

Stroll through the heart of Rome on a guided walking tour and discover some of the most iconic sights of Rome. See Navona Square, the most elegant of all Roman squares, a cosmopolitan meeting place with many outdoor cafes and seasonal fairs, where the famous Bernini’s Four Rivers Fountain stands. Discover the church of San Luigi dei Francesi that houses the world-renowned cycle of paintings by Caravaggio. Visit the Pantheon, the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome and one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings. Throw your coin into the Trevi Fountain, the largest baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, surely one of the icons of Rome. See the Spanish Square with the Bernini’s fountain La Barcaccia and the magnificent and celebrated Spanish Steps that lead up to the Church of Trinità dei Monti. Off the Piazza, there are boutiques of the most famous high fashion brands.

Rome: Guided City Center Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

2. Rome: Guided City Center Evening Sightseeing Walking Tour

Take in the sights in the center of Rome in the evening light during this guided walking tour. Travel from the grand Piazza del Popolo to the vibrant Campo de’ Fiori market. View iconic sights like the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and the ancient Pantheon. Meet your guide at Piazza del Popolo, where churches, fountains, and monuments tastefully embellish the square. Walk up to the Pincio Terrace to admire the sunset over Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the city. Visit the famous Piazza di Spagna and Bernini’s Barcaccia Fountain. Continue your walk to the stunning Trevi Fountain, which is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome. Legend has it that if you toss a coin over your left shoulder into the Fountain you’ll return to Rome one day. Visit Piazza della Rotonda and admire the exterior of the historic Pantheon. Built in 27 B.C. the Pantheon was dedicated to all the Roman gods. In the 7th century, it was converted to a church dedicated to Mary and the martyrs. It is also the resting place of some major Renaissance artists, including Raffaello. Admire Bernini’s magnificent Four Rivers Fountain in the center of iconic Piazza Navona. The square also features other important sculptural and architectural creations, including the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone by Borromini, Palazzo Pamphili, the Neptune Fountain at the northern end, and the Moor Fountain at the southern end. End your evening walk at Campo de' Fiori, a site that at one time was noted for races and executions. In the center of the square you’ll see the statue of Giordano Bruno. Today Campo de’ Fiori is a busy marketplace in the morning and a center of nightlife after the sun goes down. It’s the perfect place to continue your evening in the Eternal City after your guided tour.

Rome City Center and Villa Borghese Tour by Segway

3. Rome City Center and Villa Borghese Tour by Segway

Explore Rome on a guided Segway tour to sights like Piazza di Pietra. Glide through Villa Borghese and climb up Pincian Hill without breaking a sweat. Cruise through the Campo Marzio district with ease.  Learn how to operate a Segway upon meeting your guide on Piazza del Popolo, and then head towards the grounds of the magnificent Villa Borghese once everyone is confident on this easy-to-ride, self-balancing vehicle. Discover the ancient monuments of the third largest park in Rome, including the legendary Borghese Gallery, home to a treasure trove of art by the most famous painters from Italy.  Continue to the lake before riding over to Piazza di Siena. Make your way up the Pincio (Pincian Hill) to get breathtaking view over the city. Head back down into the bustling city center and visit some of the main squares and alleyways of the Campo Marzio district.  Admire the impressive Pantheon and get a closer look at the colonnades of the Temple of Hadrian in Piazza di Pietra. See Bernini's glorious Fontana della Barcaccia (Fountain of the Boat) in Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps.

Rome: Trevi Fountain and Navona Square Underground Tour

4. Rome: Trevi Fountain and Navona Square Underground Tour

Experience the true beauty of Rome’s squares and discover what lies hidden in the city’s underground world on a walking tour with a local guide. Make a wish as the Trevi Fountain, then descend below street level to the Stadium of Domitian and learn about ancient artifacts. After meeting your guide in Spagna Square, start your tour in front of one of Rome's most famous fountains, Bernini's Barcaccia Fountain. Reach the city’s iconic Trevi Fountain, and choose to make a wish by throwing a coin into it. Travel to the hidden part of Trevi Fountain, passing through the domus aqueduct. Go underground to learn the story behind the Vicus Caprarius (City of Water) archaeological area to see how the water that flows from the Trevi Fountain filters through the ancient masonry. Explore findings discovered during the excavation, including amphorae (ancient Roman jars) and coins, before heading back outside to Rotonda Square to see the Pantheon. Continue to Navona Square, where you can see the famous Quattro Fiumi Fountain (Fountain of the Four Rivers). This square also has a hidden treasure: the Stadium of Domitian. Explore it by descending 5 meters below street level. Learn about the development of the site into the current square and the evolution of ancient Roman sports. Round off the tour by admiring artifacts from the days of the Roman Empire found during archaeological excavations.

Rome Discovery Tour

5. Rome Discovery Tour

The tour will begin at Piazza Barberini, in front of the Fontana del Tritone. Your guide will explain the historical significance of this site before continuing along to the Piazza Spagna, known for the Fontana Della Barcaccia, the Church of Trinità Dei Monti, and the Spanish Steps. Take your time to admire this magnificent example of Italian Baroque architecture. Next, walk to Piazza Navona, the best example of 15th century Roman Baroque style. Here you’ll be amazed at the sight of the magnificent Fontana Dei Quattro Fiumi, the Fontana del Moro, and the Fontana del Nettuno. Your guide will regale you with stories about the famous creators of these fountains. The next monument you’ll visit is the Pantheon, a Roman temple with an ingenious oculus that provides the building's main source of natural light. Following from the Pantheon, you’ll move on to the famous Trevi Fountain. Be awed at the most beautiful fountain in Rome, decorated with fantasy creatures designed to embody movement. Toss a coin in, and let your guide tell you about the myth and history behind this tradition. Your sightseeing tour ends at Piazza Venezia. Here you’ll be stuck with the breath-taking beauty of the marble known as Altare Della Patria. Your guide will give you all the details of this staggeringly white marble masterpiece, designed by Giuseppe, as well as many other sculptures around the square.

Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Evening Combo Tour

6. Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Evening Combo Tour

Discover the highlights of Rome with a combination guided walking tour for small groups of up to 18 people. Skip the lines to explore the Colosseum and the Roman forum in the afternoon, then reconvene later in the evening for a romantic walking tour of historical Rome. After making your way to the first meeting point at 1:30 PM, enter the Colosseum directly with your skip-the-line access. Hear stories of gladiator fights while exploring the Colosseum's first and second tier with your professional guide, then learn about monuments like the Curia inside the Roman Forum after skipping the lines to enter there too. Next, admire the Capitoline Hill and its great view over the Roman Forum. Enjoy photo stops at Rome's big-name attractions, such as Piazza Venezia, the Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. The first part of this combination tour takes 3,5 hours. Later, join another group tour at 6:45 PM, beginning at the Piazza del Popolo. Follow your guide to the romantic Pincio Terrace to see the sunset over the Eternal City's beautiful squares, fountains, and rooftops. After sunset, visit the famous Piazza di Spagna and Bernini’s famous Barcaccia Fountain. Make your way to the stunning Trevi Fountain, the biggest baroque fountain in Rome. Throw a coin into the fountain, which traditional legend holds will ensure a return to Rome in the future. Visit the historic Pantheon from the exterior, and admire beautiful Piazza Navona with Bernini’s magnificent Four Rivers Fountain in the center. End your romantic evening walk on Campo de' Fiori, a perfect place to continue your evening in the Eternal City after your guided tour.

VIP Colosseum Tour with Underground Access

7. VIP Colosseum Tour with Underground Access

Begin your tour of Rome’s most Iconic monument with skip the line access directly through the gladiator’s entrance known as the gate of death. This special entrance leads you directly to the parts of the Colosseum most of the tourists don’t get to see. Walk on the arena floor where the gladiators once fought their deadly battles, and feel like a gladiator imagining the roaring crowds waiting to enjoy the blood and thunder of the games. Beneath the arena floor Colosseum underground or the Dungeons, where the gladiators prepared for their battles and where caged animals were kept till they were lifted to fight in the arena. Get a panoramic view from Palatine hill and hear the legend of Romulus and Remus against each other, leading to the birth of Rome Discover the ruins of temples and markets in the roman forum

Rome: City Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour

8. Rome: City Highlights Private Guided Walking Tour

This private tour will allow you to discover the charm of the Eternal City, walking through the historic center and admiring the famous squares, fountains and monuments that characterize it. Piazza Navona, the most elegant of all the Roman squares, a cosmopolitan meeting place with many outdoor cafes, where there is the famous Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone. The Pantheon, with the largest hemispherical dome ever built in unarmored concrete and one of the best preserved of all the ancient Roman buildings. Piazza Colonna with the famous Marcus Aurelius column, the Trevi Fountain, the largest baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world, icon of Rome. Piazza di Spagna, with its eighteenth-century atmosphere created by the ocher-colored buildings, the Bernini La Barcaccia fountain and the magnificent and celebrated stairway of Piazza di Spagna that leads to the Trinità dei Monti Church. he guide will also tell you anecdotes and stories about the artists and illustrious personalities who left the city these wonderful works.

Rome Squares and Fountains: 3-Hour Walking Tour

9. Rome Squares and Fountains: 3-Hour Walking Tour

Your 3-hour guided walk starts in Campo de’ Fiori, the lively square that hosts a famous marketplace and is remembered historically for the public executions that were held there. A few steps away from Campo de’ Fiori you’ll come to the charming Piazza Farnese and Palazzo Spada, known for the forced perspective technique introduced by Borromini. Admire Piazza Navona, the most elegant and joyful square in Rome. In the middle of the square you’ll see the Fountain of the 4 Rivers, a masterpiece by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and on the western side of the square you’ll find Borromini’s famed church Sant’Agnese in Agone. The tour continues to Piazza della Rotonda, which is overlooked by the magnificent Pantheon, inside visit with skip the line ticket. After crossing Via del Corso you’ll reach the well-known Trevi Fountain, a triumph of Baroque style. The final stop on the tour is Piazza di Spagna, where you’ll see the magnificent Fontana della Barcaccia masterpiece by Pietro Bernini, and the world-famous Spanish Steps.

Rome: Squares and Fountains Walking Tour

10. Rome: Squares and Fountains Walking Tour

Get an in-depth look at some of Rome's most public art on a walking tour of the city's famous squares and fountains. Join a guide to explore treasures of art and history, including the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Campo de ‘Fiori, Vittoriano, Area Sacra, Piazza Navona, and Piazza de Spagna. Meet your guide at the Trajan column, and make your way to the heart of Rome. Be greeted by the grandeur of the boat-shaped Barcaccia Fountain at the foot of the Baroque Spanish Steps in the middle of Piazza de Spagna. Then, follow your guide to the intricately-decorated 18th-century Trevi Fountain, the largest fountain in the city. Uncover the long and mysterious history hidden behind the beauty of this late Baroque masterpiece. Continue your walk to the Pantheon, built as a temple to all the gods of Olympus. The dome of the Pantheon, constructed in ancient times, is the largest in the world. Learn how it’s the only ancient Roman building that remained intact through the centuries. After spending some time at the Pantheon, head to Piazza Navona, the delight of Baroque Rome, with architectural elements and sculptures by masters such as Bernini (Fountain of the 4 Rivers), Borromini, Rainaldi (the Church of St. Agnes in Agony), and da Cortona (the frescoes in the Palazzo Pamphili). Make your way to Campo de ‘Fiori, home to a colorful local market since 1869. Take a pleasant walk among its historic wooden stalls. Next, see the site of Julius Caesar’s assassination, Largo di Torre Argentina, also known as the Area Sacra. Arrive at the final stop of your guided walk, the Vittoriano, commemorating the unification of Italy. Learn how work on this monument began in 1885 and was inaugurated in 1911 in honor of Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy, the first king of Italy.

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The guide was wonderful, the view was wonderful and it was an excellent way to experience the best of Rome. I recommend this experience and especially the guide Ahmed

Great introduction to the city. Our guide really showed us how to look at the city and see the history underneath

She was very friendly and understanding. Let us take pictures and give us time to look all the places we visit.

Flawless. Great fun and an amazing way to see Rome. The guide was amazing and funny to, 10/10

Excellent tour , our guide was fantastic. You won't be disappointed.