Rome Walk of Ages: 2000 Years of History

 

Vibrant, colorful, high-spirited and hot-blooded. Surprising and Seductive. There’s just no place in the world like Rome, the eternal city, the capital of the most powerful and long lasting emperor in human History, full of treasures, unexpected sites, unbelievable masterpieces.. and exciting life! Spend a memorable half day discovering the most inspiring sights and enchanting views of Rome’s city center led by the charisma and knowledge of your dedicated small group tour licensed local guide, an art and culture expert. Take an unforgettable promenade through the delightful centro storico, the historic city center, a lively maze of picturesque flowered cobblestone streets and shop-lined alleys which lead to gorgeous square, the famed Roman piazzas and landmarks, all the way down to the Roman forum (the original city) and its most famous one, the Colosseum. Follow your guide’s lead to grasp the unique feel of Rome: festive, easygoing and richly endowed with historical reminiscences with some special refreshments on the road: coffee, water and gelato tasting will be your tasty stops! We will start discover the lively atmosphere of the beautiful Spanish Steps, walking down the elegant fashion district lined by the most amazing shops we’ll reach the Trevi Fountain, the world’s most spectacular show-fountain in the world - don’t forget to throw a coin into the basin if you want to go come back one day! -. Stroll down to Piazza Colonna and the Italian Parliament Building – learn the methods secrets and anecdoties on how Roma created the first “republic” in history “res publica” (people’s power) and evolved to today’s democracy; then round the corner for the visit the amazing Pantheon, the most impressive and best preserved ancient Roman building, which set the rules of modern architecture. Wander around charming little streets lined by bustling and be surprise by the amazing “San Luigi de’ Francesi” church where – if we are lucky (holy mess permetting) we’ll have an amazing surprise: three (3!) amazing Caravaggio masterpieces.. to leave you breathless. After this shock, we will offer you a much needed espresso, at the Senators’ preferred coffee shop right next to the Senate building, before reaching Piazza Navona, the quintessential Roman piazza decorated by marvelous fountains among which Bernini’s famous “Fountain of the Four Rivers”, and nearby Campo de’ Fiori, a delightful square filled with sparkle and life. – hosting on weekday mornings a typical open-air market, a great place to check out the daily fresh produce and listen to the colorful voices bargaining. We will reach “il Campidoglio” (one of the seven hills of Rome) home to the city hall, designed by Michelangelo before seeing the imposing Altare della Patria, which sets the beginning of one of our tour’s highlights: the walk down the Roman Forum mile, the founding site of Rome where you will discover the different layers of the city and the style that each Emperor gave to it, as you admire the majestic Colosseum standing right in front of you, as we get closer for the world most famous Arena. Take some everlasting pictures in front of one of the most renown world sites and consider yourselvef a Roman Connosseur, since you have admired and learned history and anecdoties all the most important sightes at one, in this wonderful tour that will show you breathtaking landmarks and teach you more than 2000 thousand of world history, our original “Rome Walk of Ages”. If you want to crown your day, add on our additional 1 hour tour inside the Colosseum to dive into the age of Gladiators and learn the secrets of this arena which hosted, more than 2.000 years ago, more than 70.000 screaming spectators. Not to be missed.. when in Rome!