World War 2 Walk Tour in Rome
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Our WW2 walk around central Rome is an eye opening look at major tourist sites from a perspective not often seen by the millions of visitors to the Eternal City. Meeting near Piazza Venezia we explore signs of the World War Two era that often go unnoticed by visitors. The city of Rome was the capital of Fascism for twenty years, a Nazi occupied city for nine months and finally in June 1944 a city liberated by Allied Forces. Our walking tour of central Rome explains the historical events that took place in many familiar locations of the city and shows how often memorials to the era are to be found hidden in plain sight.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert Local Guide
What's not
- Food and Drink
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Begin your tour at Trajan's Column and learn about the impact of Ancient Rome on WWII era Rome. See Facist era landmarks as well as examples of symbolism taken from Ancient Rome.
The center stage of Fascist Italy where from his famous balcony, Mussolini would speak to thousands of followers in the square below. Also learn about the Vittoriano monument dedicated to the unification of Italy.
Get a view of the Ancient Roman Forum where we can still see the impact that Mussolini's obsession with Ancient Rome had upon the city. Stand in the municipal center of Ancient Rome which continues to be used as the modern era's Mayoral offices
We proceed to the Jewish Ghetto to talk about the history of the Jewish community in Rome, taking in a few of the historical buildings and squares. See symbols and evidence left behind from the Nazi occupation of Rome and it's impact on this neighborhood.
Pass by this main square in Rome while discussing the facist impact on WWII Rome. Discover a variety of different Facist era sites and office buildings that were used in WWII era Rome.
Finish the tour hear after passing by significant WWII government offices in between Piazza Navona and this bridge with a view of St. Peter's Basilica.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will wait for you at the fence in front of Trajan's Column, in front of the cafe next to the address in the meeting point.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Roman Vacations
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No transportation or pickup/dropoff offered for this walking tour
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3597 of 8352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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