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Free Walking Tour of The City Center: The Families Who Made Rome

Duration: 2h and 15min
Languages: English
Quality Verified Registered on February 16, 2021

The Most Original Free Walking Tours in Rome. We provide an alternative take on history, infotainment, and politically incorrect jokes. Our tours range from arts and architecture to urban legends and ghost stories. Join us... Hidden gemms and famous sites will never appear the same again.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

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You need to be fluent in English

Italy has changed. But Rome is Rome.

Rome is the city of echoes, the city of illusions, and the city of yearning.


Rome wasn’t built in a day, it was built to be Eternal. But who's responsible? Romulus, Cesar, the Pope? Which popes? What's the secret behind the rise of the Eternal City? Where does its power lie?


Why so many churches and where’s the best pizza? How many fountains are there in Rome? How many coins are tossed into the most beautiful of them? Why are the Egyptian obelisks everywhere, and who would have invented a basil-flavored gelato? 


The questions about Rome, its heroes, and its history are infinite, and there’s an answer to each of them.


Let us guide you through these ancient streets, and you’ll find out what sets Rome apart from any other city. 


This is not just an introductory tour of Rome. It's a journey through ambitions and dreams, envy and hatred, pride and love of the families who made Rome.


Itinerary:

  • Roman Forums and Trajan Column
  • Piazza Venezia
  • Palazzo Colonna
  • Papal Palace and its Secret Gardens
  • Basilica dei Santi Apostoli
  • Trevi Fountain
  • The Instagram Church Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
  • Pantheon
  • Piazza Navona


- You need to be fluent in English
- Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter the churches.

- Large group reservations of more than 6 people, even under a different name, are
NOT allowed and will be rejected. Groups of more than 6 people have to book a private tour.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Foro Traiano, 89, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
    Foro Traiano, 89, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
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    The meeting point is on the steps of the church Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano. It's right by the Trajan Column and Trajan Forum. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Piazza Venezia
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Palazzo Colonna
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Fontana di Trevi
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Chiesa di Sant' Ignazio di Loyola
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Pantheon
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Piazza Navona
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Roman Forum

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Joyce 13 May 2024
Paris

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Jocab was a great guide who is not only knowledgeable about history, but also very patient with giving you many details. If you want an indepth experience of Rome with history and culture, dont miss this tour!
Dragana 12 May 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Amazing guide and told very interesting story about Rome in 16th century. We had great time. Highly recommend!!!
Rebecca 10 May 2024
Toronto

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Travelled in group - May 2024
Very good tour guide and his tour gave me more understanding about life during the Middle Ages by the rich families of Rome
Konstantin 10 May 2024
Dresden

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Great experience!
Lina 08 May 2024
Munich

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
We loved it!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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