Highlights of Rome Private Guided Tour
Discover all the major attractions of Rome with our 3 hour private walking tour. Accompanied by a licensed, knowledgeable guide, discover the stories behind Rome's beautiful fountains, squares, palaces and churches
Itinerary Highlights
- Navona Square: Admire the spectacular Baroque fountains, most notably Bernini’s Fountain of Four Rivers
- Pantheon: Gaze at this architectural marvel, a former Roman temple now a church
- St. Ignatius Church: Marvel at the stunning illusionistic fresco on the ceiling, which creates the appearance of a soaring dome where none exists
- Minerva Square: See the charming elephant carrying an obelisk, a unique sculpture designed by Bernini, located in front of the Santa Maria sopra Minerva church.
- Pietra Square: Observe the impressive remaining columns of the ancient Temple of Hadrian
- Colonna Square: Visit the historical central column of Marcus Aurelius, which dominates this bustling commercial and political piazza.
- Trevi Fountain: Toss a coin into the world-famous Baroque fountain to ensure your return to Rome
- Spanish Steps: Climb the monumental staircase connecting the piazza below to the Trinità dei Monti church for a classic Roman experience and views.
Why book this tour
- Expert Introduction to Rome: Gain an invaluable orientation and a fascinating overview of the city’s complex 2,000+ years of history, helping you decide what to explore in-depth later.
- Seamless Sightseeing: Avoid the stress of maps and guidebooks as your private expert leads you through Rome’s iconic streets and alleys, linking Baroque, Medieval and Ancient treasures.
- Artistic Masterpieces: Discover famous highlights like the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, along with hidden gems such as the “fake dome” in St. Ignatius Church.
- Total Customization: Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour where you can ask your guide anything that catches your eye and even tailor the itinerary to focus on your specific interests.
Description
Deciding what to do your first day in Rome? A private walking tour of the city center is an invaluable way to get to know the Eternal city. Our enthusiastic private guide will help you to get your bearings and decide the sites you wish to discover in more depth as they give you a fascinating overview of Rome’s history, secrets and some of its most famous sites. With our Highlights of Rome Private Guided Tour you will walk along Rome’s streets and alleys discovering its Baroque, Medieval and Ancient Treasures. You will discover with your private guide the most famous sites of Rome, where you will admire artworks by the likes of Michelangelo, Borromini and Bernini. It will be a wonderful chance to have a great introduction to the city of Rome.
Rome is like a layer cake, with thousands of years of history intersecting on every street and each building you come across. Any city can seem overwhelming when you first arrive but Rome’s complex interaction of different time periods in its relatively small city center make it a mind boggling explosion of fascinating monuments all meshed together. A city embellished with works by literally hundreds of the most important artists and architects throughout history, flicking from section to section of the guidebook, clutching a map in the other hand can soon become a real headache! With a Rome private guided tour you won’t need to worry about a thing! Your expert guide will help to give you a great overview of the highlights of Rome and its vast history.
During our highlights of Rome private tour you will stop at the must-sees in Rome such as the Spanish steps, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain and Navona Square with Bernini’s Fountain of the Four Rivers. You will also discover some less well-known treasures such as St. Ignatius Church with its fake perspective dome. The great thing about choosing a private walking tour of Rome is that you can ask your guide about anything which interests you as you pass by. Rome is so full of history that as you stroll between the sites you’re bound to see many things which fascinate you. With a Rome private guided tour it’s just you and the guide, so you can ask them whatever pops into your mind! Of course if you have some particular monuments you wish to visit or a certain aspect of Rome’s history or culture which interests you must your private walking tour of Rome can be customized to focus on what you want to discover!
Things to know before the tour
This is a panoramic and introductory tour
Available morning or afternoon, year-round
Important information
DRESS CODE: in order to enter religious sites, such as Churches, every participant must make sure they cover their shoulders and knees.
We also suggest you wear comfortable shoes, as a moderate amount of walking is involved in this tour
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy for Private Tours
Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.
Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.
No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.
Meeting point
Included
3 hours private guide in the selected language
Excluded
Tips
About the Tour
Offered in English, Spanish, French or German
Duration
3 hours
Level
Easy
Access
Audio
Private Tour
Dates and departures
Everyday
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
— What you won’t miss
You Will See

Church of St. Ignatius

Navona Square

Trevi Fountain

Spanish Steps

Pantheon
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