Free tour

The Vatican and Rome. 2000 years of history

4.92

Excellent(145)

Rome

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Manuel

PRO

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Registered on 7 October 2021

I have been an authorized guide of Rome and its province since 2001 and for about 25 years I have been illustrating the treasures of Rome with dedication and passion for cultural dissemination. In addition to a first level degree in Political Science, I have a bachelor's degree in Art History and a master's degree in Classical Archaeology. I love telling the history and art of Rome, always trying to stimulate the attention and curiosity of the participants in my tours.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

A path particularly recommended for those interested in learning more about the history of the Vatican and its two-thousand-year relationship with Rome!
Why is St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican? When was it built? Why is the Vatican called this? What is the "Passetto"? The tour will allow you to answer these and many other questions, guiding you on an itinerary rich in charm and history.
Through an in-depth overview from the outside we will examine

Castel Sant'Angelo (start of the tour)
Conciliation Street
Borgo Passage
Vatican Walls
St. Peter's Square (end of tour)

At the end, on their own, participants will be able to visit the interior of St. Peter's Basilica and, if they wish, go to the Vatican Museums, the entrance of which is not far from the square.
So do not hesitate to discover together the Vatican, the beating heart of the Church of Rome, its history and its treasures!
For a complete understanding of the city's history through other relevant places, I also recommend:
https://www.guruwalk.com/it/walks/39884-alla-discovery-of-ancient-rome-free-walking-tour-from-campidoglio-al-colosseum

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Lungotevere Castello, 50, 00193 Roma RM, Italy

I will be at the side of the stalls near Castel Sant'Angelo with the sign "Vatican and Rome"

Outside visit

Engelsburg

Outside visit

Passo Borgo

Outside visit

Aeliusbrücke

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).