Roman Dolce Vita

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Enjoy a day in the city of Dolce Vita, from the most beautiful monuments to the places where locals go to have their best espresso and gelato. Discover the art of the Renaissance and the boutiques of today’s fashion designers with this unique Rome walking tour.

Highlights:

See the Spanish steps, Wander through Navona Square
Explore the Pantheon, Admire Trevi and the Four Rivers fountains
Walk past majestic palaces
Window shop along Via Condotti
Discover where the locals get their best gelato and espresso

Tour style:Sightseeing, Local life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking guide.

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature such as drinks and food, tips or gratuities for the guide

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
Meeting point:
At the American Express office near the Spanish steps (looking the Spanish steps, 50 meters on the right side).
Start time: 10.00 AM
Finish point:
Pasquino square (near Piazza Navona).

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Rome Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
This is an entirely walking tour so comfortable shoes are recommended
Child policy:
Children must be aged between 6 and 11 years of age inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this day tour in Rome.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Start your Rome walking tour adventure at the Spanish steps, one of the city’s most famous locations and the site of the Barcaccia fountain by Bernini. Walk along Via Condotti, a street filled with the boutiques of Armani, Gucci, Bulgari and many others. Here you’ll also see what remains of the Rome of yesteryear at the Antico Caffe Greco. This beautiful café that has been a meeting point for artists and philosophers since the 18^th century, and are all Rome travel highlights.

Wind your way through alleyways to the Trevi fountain, the icon of the film ‘Dolce Vita’ filmed by Federico Fellini in 1960. Be sure to throw a coin into the fountain to ensure that you will come back to Rome again!

Your local Rome guide will then take you a little further along to the beautiful Piazza Colonna, home to Palazzo Chigi, the seat of the Italian government and nearby Montecitorio, house of the Parliament.

Stop for a well earned break at Rome’s best gelateria for the option to sample this tasty treat, then continue to the Church of Sant’Ignazio. This little known church has a wonderful fake dome, created by an optical illusion, and certainly a Rome attraction worth seeing.

The next stop of our Rome sightseeing tour is the Pantheon, one of the greatest and best preserved Roman temples. In the 7^th century it was transformed into a church and remains one of the most astonishing sites in the Eternal city. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful fountain outside, made by Giacomo della Porta.

Nearby is a small café where it’s possible to enjoy the best espresso in Rome, or maybe even in the world! Next your Rome guide will take you to Palace Madama, a Renaissance building that is now the seat of the Italian Senate. A short walk away is the Piazza Navona, site of the beautiful Four Rivers fountain by Bernini. The elliptical shape of the piazza indicates that Romans used it as a chariot racing ground.

Complete your Rome walking tour by visiting another hidden gem, the statue of Pasquino. It is one of the “talking statues” of Rome, so called because written notes have been posted on it by Romans since the Renaissance period. In front of the statue is an excellent enoteca (wine-bar) where you can rest drinking a glass of wine chosen from a list of more than 3,000 and taste delicious cheese and prosciutto. What better way to end your Rome tour adventure!

Your trip:

This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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