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Rome Highlights Tour Squares and Fountains Stroll Through History

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Rome Highlights Tour | Squares and Fountains | Walking small Group experience
Rome Highlights Tour | Squares and Fountains | Walking small Group experience
Rome Highlights Tour | Squares and Fountains | Walking small Group experience
Rome Highlights Tour | Squares and Fountains | Walking small Group experience
Rome Highlights Tour | Squares and Fountains | Walking small Group experience
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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.
120 to 150 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy this Exclusive Walking Tour to Discover Rome's Baroque and Renaissance fountains and squares with an expert tour guide.
Meet your tour guide at Trinità dei Monti and start the tour with a panoramic view of Rome.
Leave Piazza di Spagna, head into the heart of the historic center of Rome and stop at Trevi Fountain.
Continue to the Pantheon, then head to Piazza Navona, which hosts sculptural and architectural masterpieces (Fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini and the church of Santa Agnese in Agone by Borromini).
During the tour, you will have time to taste one of the best ice creams in Rome.
Walk through the hidden alleys and discover a city within the city. Then, reach Ponte Sant'Angelo to enjoy the view of Castello Sant'Angelo, Hadrian's tomb.
The tour will end, where you can enjoy a spectacular view of St. Peter's Basilica. It is right next to the hop-on, hop-off bus stop and the boarding point for the Tiber River cruise.

What's Included

  • Professional art historian guide at disposal for 2,5/3 hours
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over the 8 people)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza della Trinità dei Monti
380, 00187 Roma RM, Italy

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End point

Piazza di Ponte Sant'Angelo
00186 Roma RM, Italy

The will end at Piazza di Ponte S. Angelo in front of Castel Sant'Angelo Bridge.

What To Expect

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Chiesa della Santissima Trinita dei Pellegrini (pass by)

The Church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, often called simply Trinità dei Monti (French: La Trinité-des-Monts), is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance titular church in Rome, central Italy. It is best known for its position above the Spanish Steps which lead down to the famous Piazza di Spagna. The church and its surrounding area (including the Villa Medici) are a French State property.
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Spanish Steps

The Spanish Steps (Italian: Scalinata di Trinità dei Monti) in Rome, Italy, climb a steep slope between the Piazza di Spagna at the base and Piazza Trinità dei Monti, dominated by the Trinità dei Monti church, at the top.The monumental stairway of 135 steps [1] is linked with the Trinità dei Monti church under the patronage of the Bourbon kings of France, at the top of the steps, and the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See in the Palazzo Monaldeschi at the bottom of the steps. The stairway was designed by the architects Francesco de Sanctis and Alessandro Specchi.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontana di Trevi

The Trevi Fountain (Italian: Fontana di Trevi) is an 18th-century fountain in the Trevi district in Rome, Italy, designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762[1] and several others. Standing 26.3 metres (86 ft) high and 49.15 metres (161.3 ft) wide,[2] it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most famous fountains in the world.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Pantheon

The Pantheon (UK: /ˈpænθiən/, US: /-ɒn/;[1] Latin: Pantheum,[nb 1] from Greek Πάνθειον Pantheion, "[temple] of all the gods") is a former Roman temple and, since AD 609, a Catholic church (Basilica Santa Maria ad Martyres or Basilica of St. Mary and the Martyrs) in Rome, Italy. It was built on the site of an earlier temple commissioned by Marcus Agrippa during the reign of Augustus (27 BC – AD 14), then after that burnt down, the present building was ordered by the emperor Hadrian and probably dedicated c. AD 126. Its date of construction is uncertain, because Hadrian chose not to inscribe the new temple but rather to retain the inscription of Agrippa's older temple.[2](outside visit)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona (pronounced [ˈpjattsa naˈvoːna]) is a public open space in Rome, Italy. It is built on the site of the 1st century AD Stadium of Domitian and follows the form of the open space of the stadium in an elongated oval.[1] The ancient Romans went there to watch the agones ("games"), and hence it was known as "Circus Agonalis" ("competition arena"). It is believed that over time the name changed to in avone to navone and eventually to navona.In the 17th century it became a showcase for Baroque design, with work by Bernini and Borromini among others. The Fountain Of Four Rivers stands in front of the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is a fountain in the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy. It was designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X whose family palace, the Palazzo Pamphili, faced onto the piazza as did the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone of which Innocent was the sponsor.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castel Sant'Angelo (pass by)

The Mausoleum of Hadrian, also known as Castel Sant'Angelo (Italian pronunciation: [kaˈstɛl sanˈtandʒelo]; English: Castle of the Holy Angel), is a towering rotunda (cylindrical building) in Parco Adriano, Rome, Italy. It was initially commissioned by the Roman Emperor Hadrian as a mausoleum for himself and his family. The popes later used the building as a fortress and castle, and it is now a museum. The structure was once the tallest building in Rome.
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St. Angelo Bridge

Ponte Sant'Angelo, originally the Aelian Bridge or Pons Aelius, is a Roman bridge in Rome, Italy, completed in 134 AD by Roman Emperor Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus), to span the Tiber from the city centre to his newly constructed mausoleum, now the towering Castel Sant'Angelo. The bridge is faced with travertine marble and spans the Tiber with five arches, three of which are Roman; it was approached by means of a ramp from the river. The bridge is now solely pedestrian and provides a scenic view of Castel Sant'Angelo. It links the rioni of Ponte (which was named after the bridge itself), and Borgo, to which the bridge administratively belongs.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Peter's Basilica

Scenic Vew | The Papal Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican (Italian: Basilica Papale di San Pietro in Vaticano), or simply Saint Peter's Basilica (Latin: Basilica Sancti Petri), is a church of the Italian High Renaissance located in Vatican City, an independent microstate enclaved within the city of Rome, Italy. It was initially planned in the 15th century by Pope Nicholas V and then Pope Julius II to replace the ageing Old St. Peter's Basilica, which was built in the fourth century by Roman emperor Constantine the Great. Construction of the present basilica began on 18 April 1506 and was completed on 18 November 1626.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
  • Mandatory meeting time for the walking tour is 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Activity subjected on weather conditions. Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather are beyond our control. In this instance the company reserves the right to propose an alternative to this activity.
  • For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Highlights Tour Squares and Fountains Stroll Through History?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Highlights Tour Squares and Fountains Stroll Through History?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Professional art historian guide at disposal for 2,5/3 hours.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over the 8 people).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks, unless specified.
  • Gratuities.
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Rome Highlights Tour Squares and Fountains Stroll Through History is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Highlights Tour Squares and Fountains Stroll Through History will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Professional art historian guide at disposal for 2,5/3 hours
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over the 8 people)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with motor difficulties and walker users
  • We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicated in advance to our staff.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Mandatory meeting time for the walking tour is 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time
  • Activity subjected on weather conditions. Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather are beyond our control. In this instance the company reserves the right to propose an alternative to this activity.
  • For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
  • The order in which the sites will be visited may vary.
  • Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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