Piazza Navona Uncovered: A Self-Guided Walking Tour in Rome

Duration1h - 1h 30m

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the hidden history beneath one of Rome's most theatrical squares on this self-guided walking tour of Piazza Navona. Uncover the ancient Roman stadium buried beneath the Baroque square, and learn how papal ambition, artistic rivalry, and water politics shaped this iconic space.

Highlights include:

* Explore the elongated shape of the square, tracing its origins to the Stadium of Domitian, built around 86 AD
* Admire the Fountain of the Moro, Palazzo Pamphilj, and the concave façade of Sant'Agnese in Agone
* Marvel at Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, symbolizing the continents beneath a soaring obelisk
* Learn about the rivalry between architects Bernini and Borromini
* Visit the statue of Pasquino, Rome's famous "talking statue"
* Spot a hidden marble face with a legendary tale of power and betrayal

Please note: This outdoor tour uses the indoor tour interface - all locations must be played manually, when instructed.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Piazza Navona
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Stroll past Piazza Navona, a Baroque square built over the ancient Stadium of Domitian. See its long, curved shape, Baroque fountains, and lively atmosphere once used for markets and public spectacle. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers, featuring four marble giants representing the Danube, Ganges, Nile, and Río de la Plata beneath a soaring ancient obelisk. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone
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Walk along Sant'Agnese in Agone, Borromini's concave Baroque façade honoring the young martyr Saint Agnes. Admire its curving design and twin towers framing the square. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Pass by Palazzo Pamphilj, the grand residence built for Pope Innocent X's family, now home to Brazil's Embassy. Note its restrained, authoritative façade facing the piazza. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Stroll past the Fountain of the Moor, where a muscular Triton wrestles a dolphin amid Bernini-designed marine figures. Learn how water and sculpture combine in Baroque theatre. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
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Walk along the Fountain of Neptune, where the sea god battles an octopus amid nereids and dolphins, added in 1878 to balance the piazza's Baroque symmetry. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Statua di Pasquino
Pass by

Pass by the Statue of Pasquino, Rome's famous "talking statue," where anonymous satirical verses criticizing the powerful have been posted since the 1500s. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Pantheon
Pass by

Stroll past the Pantheon, an ancient Roman temple famed for its massive dome and oculus, best appreciated at night when the historic center feels quieter and more atmospheric. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Pass by

Walk along Campo de' Fiori, a lively square near Piazza Navona known for its daily market, restaurants, and intimate streets popular for dining. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
Trevi Fountain
Pass by

Pass by the Trevi Fountain, Rome's most iconic Baroque fountain, where visitors traditionally toss a coin over their shoulder for good luck and a promised return to Rome. Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour begins inside Piazza Navona, near the end of the square closest to the Fountain of the Moro. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour begins inside Piazza Navona, near the end of the square closest to the Fountain of the Moro. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.