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Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome

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Rome, Italy
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

  • The booking fee for your spot on the tour, this tour is tip based at the end of the tour..
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Popolo
00187 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza Pia
00193 Roma RM, Italy

We finish the tour outside Castle Sant'Angelo with a view over the St. Peter's Basilica

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Porta del Popolo

Introduction to the tour and the gate of piazza del Popolo also known as Porta Flaminia
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza 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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleum of Augustus

Our tour passes by the tomb of Octavian Augustus - the first Roman Emperor and the settler of the Julio Claudian dynasty
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palazzo Borghese

The tour passes through the 16th century palace of the powerful Borghese family.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gelateria Della Palma

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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

Our itinerary then goes through Piazza Navona orignally known and still in the shape of the Stadium of Domitian
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via dei Coronari

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
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Angelo Bridge

We will go through the Bridge of Angels that will tell us the story of the martyrdom of Christ
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castel Sant'Angelo

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Via 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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • The booking fee for your spot on the tour, this tour is tip based at the end of the tour..
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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