Rome
Guided City Tour of Rome
Overview
Explore the heart of the Eternal City on a tour of ancient ruins, Baroque fountains and lively piazzas. You take in the Colosseum and the Roman Forum, the remains of Rome’s ancient centre, and toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain.
Highlights
- Colosseum: The great amphitheatre that still dominates its square.
- Roman Forum: The ruins of ancient Rome’s public heart, between the Palatine and Capitoline hills.
- Trevi Fountain: The largest Baroque fountain in the city.
- Piazzas and stories: Squares, churches and tales of emperors and daily life in ancient Rome.
Good to know
- Time on site: About 3 hours.
- Activity level: Moderate – plenty of walking on uneven cobbles and standing outdoors, often in sun.
- Pairs well with: The Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour or the Vatican Museums & Sistine Chapel.
Facts
History
- The Colosseum was begun under Vespasian around AD 70–72 and completed by Titus in AD 80; it held an estimated 50,000 spectators.
- The Pantheon has served as a church dedicated to St Mary since the 7th century.
- UNESCO inscribed Rome’s historic centre in 1980 and extended the site in 1990.
Did you know?
- Coins thrown into the Trevi Fountain go to Caritas Rome – more than 1.4 million euros’ worth in 2022.
- Tradition says a coin tossed backwards over the left shoulder with the right hand ensures a return to Rome.
Tour manager tips
- Covered shoulders and knees are needed to enter churches.
- Rome’s cobbles are uneven – wear comfortable shoes.
- Watch bags and phones in the crowds at Trevi.
Included in the price
Included
- Guided city tour of Rome, about 3 hours
- Commentary from a guide on ancient and Baroque Rome
- Outside views of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Trevi Fountain
Not included: Entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and other monuments, hotel transfers, food and drinks, gratuities, personal expenses.
Please note: Access depends on the ticket type booked and on the service being open on the day of your visit.
Meeting point
Your exact meeting point is confirmed on the travel voucher issued after booking.
Entry fees for museums, monuments and civic sites are set by the authority that runs each one and can change without notice. Figures here are a guide; your final quote confirms them.
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