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Vibrant, colourful, 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 centre led by the charisma and knowledge of your dedicated tour licensed local guide, an art and culture expert.

Take an unforgettable promenade through the delightful Centro Storico, the historic city centre, 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.

We will start to 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 anecdotes 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 surprised by the amazing “San Luigi de’ Francesi” church where – if we are lucky (holy mess permitting) we’ll have an amazing surprise: three (3!) amazing Caravaggio masterpieces.. to leave you breathless.

After this shock, we are ready to move to Piazza Navona, the quintessential Roman piazza decorated by marvellous 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 colourful 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 renowned world sites and consider yourself a Roman Connoisseur, since you have admired and learned history and anecdotes all the most important sites 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”.