The History of Power in Modern Rome: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see ancient Rome without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Go off the tourist track and get an Italian’s view of the city’s historical monuments, some of which represent fleeting hope and many others, crushing disappointment in the country’s modern-day leaders
• Hear from producer Mike Corradi, author and producer of A History of Italy podcast
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions.

What's included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation

What to expect

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Our tour begins next to the ancient Roman Empire’s diplomatic Arc of Constantine outside the Flavian Amphitheatre, more popularly known as the Colosseum.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Temple of Venus and Rome. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Basilica di Santa Francesca Romana. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Basilica of Maxentius. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Forum of Nerva. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
Forum of Augustus
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Forum of Augustus. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the Altar of the Fatherland. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
Piazza del Campidoglio
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On this tour, you'll pass by Piazza del Campidoglio. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
Trajan's Forum
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On this tour, you'll pass by Foro di Traiano. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
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I’ll show you Piazza Venezia, where fascist leader Mussolini riled up crowds before dragging the country into tragedy.
Quirinal Palace
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You’ll follow in the footsteps of victorious politicians to stand in the shadow of the Quirinal Palace where you can admire the building that was once the home of popes, then kings, and is now the residence of the President of the Republic.
Trevi Fountain
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Hear how Nicola Salvi built a sculpture just to block the view of a barber who bullied him while he worked on the Trevi fountain.
Piazza Colonna
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Visit the column that was built in Piazza Colonna as a tribute to Marcus Aurelius (played by Russel Crowe in the movie Gladiator)
Palazzo Chigi
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Discover the scandals and fisticuffs of Palazzo Chigi and Palazzo Montecitorio, the seats of power in Italy’s modern-day state
Palazzo di Montecitorio
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Discover the scandals and fisticuffs of Palazzo Chigi and Palazzo Montecitorio, the seats of power in Italy’s modern-day state
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On this tour, you'll pass by Piazza Capranica. You'll learn more about it while you walk.
Pantheon
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Learn the history of the Pantheon in Piazza della Rotonda
Piazza Navona
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We’ll explore both ancient and modern Rome as you wind your way through the city to Piazza Navona where the tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour at Piazza Navona.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: This tour is designed so that you don’t need to enter any of the sites along its route. You will hear plenty of interesting information without needing to go inside. However, if you do want to enter any of the attractions, it is recommended that you book ahead of time.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.