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Rome Tour: Ancient Wonders and Hidden Gems
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121 Ratings
Roma
Experience the top-ranked Rome Guided Walking Tour of 2021. Discover Rome’s must-see sites, gain expert insight into Roman history, and uncover local recommendations for an unforgettable experience.
Experience the top-ranked Rome Guided Walking Tour of 2021. Discover Rome’s must-see sites, gain expert insight into Roman history, and uncover local recommendations for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - Start your journey through history at Piazza Venezia and the Imperial Forums. Discover how this area transformed from the heart of ancient Rome’s power to a Renaissance and Napoleonic landmark.
- Galleria Sciarra - Explore one of Rome’s hidden gems. This 19th-century courtyard captivates with its art nouveau…
- Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - Start your journey through history at Piazza Venezia and the Imperial Forums. Discover how this area transformed from the heart of ancient Rome’s power to a Renaissance and Napoleonic landmark.
- Galleria Sciarra - Explore one of Rome’s hidden gems. This 19th-century courtyard captivates with its art nouveau frescoes and intricate paintings—a secret treasure in the city’s core.
- Trevi Fountain - Witness the enchantment of Rome’s most renowned fountain as it illuminates at night. Learn the stories behind its sculpted elegance and partake in the timeless tradition of tossing a coin for good fortune.
- Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola - Visit this magnificent Baroque church, featuring illusionist art and an astonishing fake dome that never ceases to impress visitors.
- Pantheon - Be awed by one of Rome’s most remarkable architectural achievements. Once a Roman temple and now a church, the Pantheon’s flawless dome continues to inspire awe through the ages.
- Piazza Navona - End your tour in Rome’s most lively square, surrounded by Baroque splendor. Appreciate its fountains and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone before unwinding nearby with dinner or drinks.
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Small group experience (max 15 participants)
- 1.5-hour walking tour of Ancient Rome landmarks (exterior viewing only)
- Professional local guide
- Small group experience (max 15 participants)
- 1.5-hour walking tour of Ancient Rome landmarks (exterior viewing only)
What's Not Included
- Access to the Pantheon
- Access to the Pantheon
Additional Information
Explore Rome’s ancient marvels and Baroque masterpieces with a knowledgeable guide who brings their stories to life. This captivating walking tour takes you through the heart of the Eternal City, revealing layers of history, art, and legend. Listen to fascinating tales that animate each monument as you visit iconic sites like the Trevi Fountain,…
Explore Rome’s ancient marvels and Baroque masterpieces with a knowledgeable guide who brings their stories to life. This captivating walking tour takes you through the heart of the Eternal City, revealing layers of history, art, and legend. Listen to fascinating tales that animate each monument as you visit iconic sites like the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. Venture off the beaten path to uncover hidden treasures such as the ornate Sant’Ignazio di Loyola Church and the vibrant Galleria Sciarra. With small groups limited to 15 travelers, this tour provides a more intimate connection to Rome’s history and ambiance. Choose between morning or afternoon departures and prepare to experience Rome through the eyes of those who lived its stories.
Location
Piazza d'Aracoeli
Meet us 10 minutes early—look for a guide holding a yellow "Carpe Diem Rome" flag or sign; refunds are not available for late arrivals.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(121 Ratings)
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Yone_d
Oct 8, 2025
Sila was very... - Sila was very knowledgable and knew lots of information about the history, design and architecture. We found it very helpful and presented a new perspective. I have been to Rome before but this was my wife’s first time. Sila shared so much information that I did not know and enjoyed the tour as a seasoned traveler to Rome while my wife was a first timer and absorbed the information from the lens of a newcomer. She accommodated both of our viewpoints perfectly. Hence, we both loved the tour! Thank you, Sila!
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Quinn_c
Sep 26, 2025
Carpe Diem Walking Tour -Rome - Wonderful tour with a friendly guide. It was a great way to start a trip (had planned a few days in Rome).
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Robert_h
Sep 21, 2025
Best Guide - Eva was our guide and as veterans of 10 scenic tours over the last 2 weeks she was far and away the best. She gave us a wonderfully entertaining 3 hours, with in depth facts and a delightful sense of humor. You should consider asking her to be a guide instructor.
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Ben_b
Sep 7, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Excellent walking tour with lots of extra historical and cultural knowledge with lesser known spots. Very well done.
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Erin_m
Jun 16, 2025
Guided tour by Sharon - This was perfect walking tour of Rome. Exactly what I was hoping for! Sharon was exceptional. She gave a lot of historical and cultural information while keeping it very interesting and fun. We greatly appreciated her keeping us in the shade and avoiding major crowds as much as possible as it was a very hot day. Loved exploring the side roads in Rome!!
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Mjdyoung
May 27, 2025
Rome Sistine Chapel 💒 small group guided tour!!! - The Rome small group guided tour was fantastic. Our guide was very knowledgeable, went at a great pace and seemed to always stop in the right spots off to the sides when there was something important to point out or discuss. Never felt rushed in the 3-hour tour as it felt like it was only 1.5 hours maximum. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great tour with a small group as it was worth every penny for the cost. Thanks again and every tour we have been on this trip whether in Barcelona when we started out then Greece, other Spanish spots as well as other Italian cities were all done very well and rate them all 10/10. Thanks again, looking forward to coming back soon.
Best wishes, Michael .Y. ~ Canada
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Elizabeth_c
Apr 23, 2025
Best experience! Don’t hesitate to book. - Alina was our guide for a two hour walking tour of Rome and did a fantastic job. We visited a number of sites, received very knowledgeable information, and even got gelato along the way! Thank you, Alina.
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Julie_r
Mar 6, 2025
Fun walk with Pauline - Pauline was punctual, knowledgeable and very engaging. We had a lovely walking tour of Rome at night!
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Louise_j
Feb 26, 2025
Great tourguide! - Dimara(20) was exceptional!! She knew the history and fantasies regarding the sites we visited. Her stories and insights made the time pass much too quickly. Her English was better than that of many Americans--one would not guess it is not her native tongue. We were sad to say good night. ( (The only snag was not her fault--the brochure said that tours starting before 5:30pm would be able to enter the Pentagon for an additional fee --but Dimara was unaware of this until we showed her the advertisement and did not plan time for this.)
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Janet_j
May 25, 2025
Fantastic Walking Tour - After getting off to a rough start, we enjoyed this tour. The meeting location of the tour was confusing. The app told us to meet at Piazza Novana. Then, I received a text with a link with a pic of a park and to meet at Piazza d'Aracoeli. Based on the app we had the taxi driver take us to Piazza Novana. We had no idea that these were two different locations. We had to run to Piazza d'Aracoeli in order to meet the tour. Luckily for us, the group had not left.
Once the tour got under way, the tour guide, Sharon, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable of the history and kept a pace that allowed everyone in the tour to keep up. We ended the tour a little later than expected, but no one cared and continued to ask questions even after the tour was over.
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