Lonely Planet Experiences: Rome Highlights
Rome, Italy
From USD 97.24
Office phone number: +39 338 884 7405
Lonely Planet Experiences: Rome Highlights
Rome, Italy
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Explore the eternal city’s most iconic monuments, squares, fountains and movie locations on an afternoon walking tour that will evoke the spirit of Fellini’s ultra glamourous masterpiece. Taste typical Italian espresso at a local coffee roasters, learn about local Roman wine and cheese and taste the best gelato in town as you get the inside scoop on the many historic and gastronomic highlights of Italy’s enchanting capital city.
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Highlights
- See some of Rome’s most famous sights with a local guide by your side
- Take in views of the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon,
- Navona Square and see plenty of hidden gems too
- Taste local flavors including wine, gelato and espresso
- Wander through countless Roman squares to admire architecture and daily local life
- Learn about some of the classic movies that have been filmed in Rome including Fellini’s La Dolce Vita and Audrey Hepburn’s timeless romance, Roman Holiday
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Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your walking tour takes you off the beaten path so you can see how to explore the famous iconic sites throughougt the city from a local's perspective.
- The tastings on your tour include regional foods that are locally sourced, from espresso at a local coffee roasters and porchetta made around the hills of the Eternal City, to the gelato made fresh at a local gelateria
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
The Obelisck in Piazza del Popolo. Piazza del Popolo 21, 00187 Roma
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- Starting time: 3.00 PM
- Ending point:
Piazza di Spagna (Spanish steps)
Language: English
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, tastings of espresso, gelato, cheese and local charcuterie, one glass of wine
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature such as drinks and food, tips or gratuities for your guide.
Your dolce vita adventure begins where the famous film was written by Italy’s greatest film director, Federico Fellini. Enjoy a stroll down the Via Margutta, a street famous forinspiring painters, sculptors, artisans, poets and musicians and learn about the artists that have lived here throguh the centuries.
Ready for an injection of movie glamour yet? We’ll pass by the home of Fellini where he lived with his actress wife Giulietta Masina and as we do we’ll talk a little of about his life and career. Staying with the Hollywood theme, we’ll then check out the house that stood in as Gregory Peck’s home in the iconic Audrey Hepburn movie Roman Holiday. Fun fact: this is the first Hollywood film to be entirely filmed on location in Rome. Nearby, we’ll stumble across the apartment where Pablo Picasso lived, over 100 years ago.
An espresso stop at a local caffe that was once the private art studio of Antonio Canova , a well-known and respected sculpture artist of the 19th century, is up next. Admire the elaborate marble sculpture as you enjoy a true Roman Espresso (your guide will teach you how to order it, the Roman way) and listen to your guide talk about Italian coffee culture and the many local roasters that have sprung up around the city centre.
Our next stop is the Monumental Staircase. A total of 135 steps lead to the Trinita del Monti church that overlooks the Spanish Steps and the Barcaccia Fountain by Bernini. As we wind our way through the atmospheric Roman streets, heading towards the Trevi fountain, we’ll stumble across one of our favourite wine bars, where we will stop to taste local wine from the foothills of Rome, accompanied by local salumi, cheese (including Pecorino Romano) and delicious focaccia bread.
It couldn’t be a ‘dolce vita’ themed tour without a visit to the world-famous Trevi Fountain, which has become the stuff of legend since Anita Ekberg’s midnight frolic caused an international sensation in the 1960 movie that’s given our tour its title.
Next up, we’ll pass through a shopping gallery dedicated to Roman legend and comedy actor, Alberto Sordi only to arrive at the Pantheon, one of the world’s greatest and best preserved Roman temples. In the 7th century AD it was transformed into a church and remains one of the most astonishing sights in Rome; guarenteed take your breath away. Don’t forget to admire the beautiful fountain outside too, crafted by Giacomo della Porta.
Your taste of the Roman good life will end at the Piazza Navona, site of the spectacular Four Rivers fountain byBernini. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide for more tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay in ravishing Rome.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local, English-speaking guide, tastings of espresso, gelato, cheese and local charcuterie, one glass of wine
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature such as drinks and food, tips or gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: As there is a possibility that we will enter churches during this tour, please ensure that your knees and shoulders are covered (you don’t need to overdress, particularly when it is very hot! A scarf to cover up your shoulders and a skirt covering up to your knees are absolutely fine.) Comfortable shoes are recommended as this is a walking tour.
Your Trip: This tour is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +39 338 884 7405
Email address: info@romeurbanadventures.com
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