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The best way to experience Rome is to spend a day wandering its streets, enjoying hidden gems and lively piazzas in the historical core of the city – sites like the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and Piazza Navona.

Ask any local about the best way to spend a day in Rome and they’re likely to recommend “il dolce far niente”, the sweetness of doing nothing!

Our three-hour walking tour does just that, visiting all the most important sights of central Rome and a few of its unsung heroes, with an expert, English-speaking guide to ensure that you get the most from your afternoon of adventure. Let the Eternal City enchant you as you stroll through its picturesque cobblestone alleyways and discover some of the world’s most famous sites, all in a single afternoon!

Our tour starts at The Spanish Steps, one of the most atmospheric spots in Rome. From there we trace a path past shopping mecca Via Condotti and lovely Sant’Andrea della Fratte Church, through the cobbled streets of the city to the colossal Trevi Fountain – part water feature, part magnificent sculpture. Listen as your guide explains the strange history behind this famous monument, including the reason why there’s one spot from which the entire structure is obscured.

You’re in the very heart of Rome now, where narrow streets snake out in every direction. We’ll stop for a coffee and to recharge our batteries for a few minute before making our way to the Pantheon with its famous oculus, a hole in the roof through which the sun shines and rain falls. Here you’ll see Raphael’s tomb and learn about the real cause of the famous artist’s death. Not so far away from here, it’s a colleague of Raphael’s that steals the limelight. Perhaps the most beautiful square in all of Rome, Piazza Navona is home to spectacular Renaissance buildings and Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s beautiful Fountain of Four Rivers, the sculpture that saved his reputation after he almost tore St. Peter’s Basilica in half. Your tour will terminate here.

Tour Information

Tour Operates:

• All year around - please check for availability.

Meeting time: 15:15pm

Departure time: 15:30pm

Duration: 2.5hrs Approx. Tour will terminate at Piazza Navona.

Inclusions: 1 gelato in the summer, and 1 hot chocolate or cappucino in the winter.

Meeting point:

Near the metro station entrance in Piazza di Spagna under the palm trees in the piazza next to the red ‘M’ sign. Your City Wonders coordinators will be wearing blue City Wonders polo shirts or jackets for easy recognition.

This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Please Note: On Saturdays the Pantheon will be closed for Mass.

We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.

Entrance into the Pantheon requires a strict dress code (as it is a church). Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. Dark Rome cannot be held responsible for refused entry due to improper dress.

Please note that there will be ongoing restoration work on (or to the buildings surrounding) the Spanish Steps, this will cause some visual disturbance and will affect the viewing and photo opportunities of these monuments.

Please note that unfortunately this tour is not suitable for passengers in wheelchairs, even electric wheelchairs.

When you’ve Booked: You’ll receive an initial confirmation from us immediately. We will then send your booking details to the supplier within 48 hours to request confirmation. Once they confirm that your requested date and ticket is available, we will email your confirmation which will include the local operator’s contact details and any relevant information.