Enjoy a 6-hour walking private tour of the city of Rome to see its wonders.
Knowing the lifestyle of the Romans will be a unique experience. An expert guide at your service will lead you to discover the symbolic places of ancient Rome: the Colosseum and the Roman Forum.
You will walk the city on foot to discover the main monuments such as: the Trevi Fountain, built in the 18th century in marble by the well-known sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini, but also the Pantheon, Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers.
Before concluding your visit you will not miss the stage to admire Saint Peter's Square with its Basilica and one of the richest and most fascinating museums in the world: the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel. Here you will be fascinated by the beauty of the frescoes by Michelangelo, the Italian genius of Renaissance painting. They will take your breath away!
The Colosseum was built during the Roman period by the Flavi emperors with the name of "Flavian Amphiteatre", but it is know like Colosseum because near it there was a colossal statue in bronze of emperor Nero. This place was built to offer at the Roman population entertainment and distractions. It was used for fights between gladiators and to show hunting scenes with exotic and fierce animals. Already included in the list of World Heritage by UNESCO, in 2007 in was also declared one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
The archaeological area of the Roman Forum is between the Palatin Hill, the Campidoglio, Via dei Fori Imperiali and the Colosseum. Walking through the Forum you can still see the remains of the buildings and monuments of the Roman Age. It represented the religious, political, legal and ecomonic centre of the city of Rome. There are a lot of monuments alredy visible during a stroll, like: the Basilica of Maxenzius,, Arc of Tito, the Temple of Romulus and so on.
The Trevi Fountain is perhaps the most famous fountain in the world. The origin of the fountain dates back to 19 BC, when the aqueduct termination was established, the Aqua Virgo. The first fountain was built in the Renaissance, commissioned by Pope Nicholas V. Its current appearance was by the sculptor Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Tied to the fountain is the tradition of throwing a coin into the water to ensure the return to the eternal city. If instead they are launched two will find the great love, perhaps of Italian nationality; a third coin, finally, is to make sure you get married early. In order for it to work, it is recommended to throw the coin with the right hand over the left shoulder.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements