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Free tour

The Original Free Walking Tour of The City Center of Rome

4.93
Excellent(1335)
Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 16 February 2021
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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.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

You need to be fluent in English

Step into the real Rome on this free walking tour through the historic city center, where iconic landmarks hide centuries of ambition, rivalry, and secrets. 

From the Trevi Fountain to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona, you’ll explore world-famous sights while uncovering the dramatic stories that shaped them. Powerful families, bitter feuds, political betrayals, and artistic competition all played a role in building the Rome we see today — and your guide brings these stories vividly to life.

This tour is designed for curious travelers who want to understand why Rome looks the way it does — not just take photos, but truly connect with the city’s past and characters.

Perfect as a first introduction to the city or as a deeper dive for returning visitors looking to experience Rome with context, character, and unforgettable storytelling.


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.
- This tour runs with a minimum of 5 participants.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Foro Traiano, 89, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
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.
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Outside visit
Roman Forum
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Outside visit
Piazza Venezia
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Outside visit
Palazzo Colonna
Tour map

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 €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.95
Fun
4.92
Communication
4.97
Quality
4.92
Route
4.86

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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