Private Rome City Tour with Expert Local Guide

Rome, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Hop off the path trodden by thousands of tourists and delve deep into Italian culture on this private walking tour across authentic streets of Rome. Follow your friendly guide and discover sites, sights, and locations not mentioned in any guidebook. Take a short break in a local bakery and treat yourself with a slice of crunchy pizza. Get a unique experience and enjoy a day in Rome like a true local.

· Private offbeat tour around Rome accompanied by a local guide

· Get deeper knowledge about Italian culture and traditions

· Visit both iconic landmarks like Campo de' Fiori and Ponte Sant'Angelo, and the lesser-known sites like the Isola Tiberina

· Try the classics of Italian cuisine such as pizza and gelato

· Receive exclusive recommendations about traveling in Italy

What's included

  • Tips and tricks about the local way and information on Covid-19 regulations from our local guide
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • Customizable itinerary
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • our local host will reach you to make sure all precautionary measures are taken
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Snacks
  • Due to post Covid-19 policy this tour has a limited amount of participants
  • Friendly local guide
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Extra food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

What to expect

  1. Rome
    5m
    Your local guide will welcome you at Ponte Sant'Angelo. You will cross the bridge, admire its stunning construction and ten marble angels and then get from the well-worn tourist trail and dive into authentic, locally-loved neighborhoods of Rome.

    You will go to Piazza dell’Orologio, admire the modest architecture of Clock Palace, and visit its library. You will catch a glimpse of locals who come here to read and relax in a peaceful atmosphere of its hidden garden.

    On your way to Piazza di Santa Caterina della Rota and Piazza Farnese, you will pass narrow cobbled streets Via Dei Banchi Vecchi and Via di Monserrato. These streets are full of hole-in-the-wall bars and different boutiques where you can buy unusual souvenirs
  2. Rome
    5m
    Then you will pop into a local bakery near Campo di Fiori and taste the best pizza ever. After pizza break, you will have a walk to Ponte Sisto and enjoy the marvelous view it offers. You will go to the center square of colorful and distinctive Trastevere, and grab a sweet gelato or a cup of invigorating coffee.

    Your last stop will be the Isola Tiberina, a small island that keeps a lot of local secrets and legends. Your guide will reveal some of these secrets and then give you useful recommendations and tips about your stay in this city.
  3. St. Angelo Bridge
    10m
    .Ponte Sant'Angelo or the Aelian Bridge is a two-thousand-year-old still operating pedestrian bridge over the Tiber River. The bridge is famous for its stunning statues of angels, set on marble pedestals on both sides. Ten marble angels, made in the style of the Italian Renaissance, stand guard like heavenly soldiers that protect the city from diseases and enemy invasion.
  4. Via dei Banchi Nuovi
    20m
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  5. 30m
    Piazza dell’Orologio is a harmonious square, constructed during the Renaissance. Palazzo dell'Orologio, mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy, is a remarkable landmark of the square. Now the Palace houses a library.
  6. Via dei Banchi Vecchi
    20m
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  7. Chiesa di Santa Caterina della Rota
    Pass by
    Piazza di Santa Caterina della Rota is a small quiet square surrounded by traditional Italian buildings, including a 16th century church, Chiesa di Santa Caterina della Rota.
  8. Piazza Farnese
    Pass by
    Piazza Farnese is a square located in the historical center of Rome. It is a very special place, veiled in the atmosphere of aristocracy and nobility. The gem of the square is Palazzo Farnese, one of the most brilliant examples of Renaissance palace construction.
  9. Campo De' Fiori
    20m
    Campo de 'Fiori is a vigorous square in the heart of Rome. Previously, there was a flowering meadow here, but since the 15th century, this area had been actively built up. You can admire a mysterious monument in the square center, erected in honor of the Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno, who was executed here in 1600.
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  11. Ponte Sisto
    10m
    Ponte Sisto is a medieval stone bridge serving as a pedestrian crossing between the right bank of the Tiber and Trastevere Neighbourhood. It offers a magnificent view of the old embankment and the most colorful neighborhood of Rome.
  12. Trastevere
    30m
    Trastevere is a colorful and distinctive area of Rome, which has preserved the best appearance of the old city: a labyrinth of medieval narrow streets, ancient buildings and churches, frescoes, art galleries, markets, and numerous picturesque corners.
  13. Isola Tiberina
    20m
    The Isola Tiberina is a small island on the Tiber River, where different milestones of the Roman history overlap and exist in parallel. The island is filled with numerous architectural artifacts that date back from the 3rd to the 19th centuries.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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