Rome Evening Tour with Private Driver and guide with Dinner

Hoogtepunten

Inbegrepen

Route

1. Your driver will pick you up at your location and bring you to the meeting with your guide. Here are some of the sights you will see, but you will enjoy much more along the way. You can customize your itinerary with your guide during the tour, if you have already seen some of the sites described. This package does not include drop-off, so you can take your time enjoying your dinner. The Janiculum Hill provides stunning panoramic views of Rome, highlighting its domes, bell towers, and historic center. In 1849, it was the site of a fierce battle where Giuseppe Garibaldi's forces defended the short-lived Roman Republic against French troops. Key features include the equestrian Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi and several busts of Italian patriots. Additionally, notable sights are the Fontana dell'Acqua Paola, known as Il Fontanone, and the Tempietto of San Pietro in Montorio, a beautifully proportioned Renaissance shrine.

   30 min

2. Castel Sant'Angelo is an ancient and massive fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber River. Originally constructed as the Mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD, it was later transformed into a papal fortress and prison. The castle is crowned by a large bronze statue of the Archangel Michael, who is depicted sheathing his sword. This statue gives the structure its modern name, "Castle of the Holy Angel," and is visible from a considerable distance. The Ponte Sant'Angelo is an impressive pedestrian bridge that crosses the Tiber River, leading directly to the castle. It is famous for its beautiful decorations, which include ten Baroque marble statues of angels designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and crafted by his pupils. Each angel holds an instrument associated with the Passion of Christ.

   30 min

3. Piazza Venezia serves as the bustling geometric and traffic hub of Rome, prominently featuring the grand white marble edifice known as the Vittoriano, or Altare della Patria. This monumental structure honors Italy's first king, Victor Emmanuel II, and houses the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a poignant tribute to fallen soldiers. The square is an essential historical crossroads, flanked by the Renaissance-style Palazzo Venezia, which is famous for being the location of Mussolini's infamous balcony speeches during World War II. Additionally, Piazza Venezia serves as a vital starting point for several major thoroughfares, including the Via dei Fori Imperiali, which leads visitors directly to the iconic Colosseum, connecting them to Rome's rich history and cultural heritage.

   30 min

4. Piazza del Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill) is a masterpiece of Renaissance urban planning, originally designed by Michelangelo Buonarroti in the 16th century. Michelangelo created a harmonious, trapezoidal shape for the square, featuring a distinctive geometric paving pattern centered around a replica of the ancient equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius. The piazza is surrounded by three monumental palaces that currently house the Capitoline Museums, the world's oldest public museums, as well as the Palazzo Senatorio, which serves as Rome's city hall. To reach the piazza, visitors must ascend the monumental Cordonata staircase. This wide, gently sloping ramp was also designed by Michelangelo to provide a grand ascent, accommodating those who may wish to ride horses. At the top of the staircase, colossal statues of Castor and Pollux stand guard. The staircase itself plays a vital role in the architectural experience, guiding visitors to the elevated center of Roman authority.

   30 min

5. You can see the Forum ruins walking along the Via Dei Fori Imperiali, but what we suggest is to delay your permanence on the Hill and take advantage of this stunning, elevated vantage point that allows you to survey the most dramatic and comprehensive panorama of ancient Rome. You can clearly trace the Via Sacra (Sacred Way), the Forum's main road. Prominently, you’ll see the eight columns of the Temple of Saturn, which served as the state treasury, and the well-preserved Arch of Septimius Severus. As you look around the central square, you’ll spot the foundations of the Basilica Julia and Basilica Aemilia, the columns of the Temple of Castor and Pollux, and the restored façade of the Curia Julia (Senate House). In the distance, the unmistakable shape of the Colosseum and the slopes of Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces, can be seen.

   30 min

6. The Colosseum, a colossal, elliptical amphitheatre, built primarily of travertine stone, rises nearly 50 meters (160 feet) high and dominates its surroundings. Its remaining outer wall showcases a spectacular facade of four tiered levels, the lower three levels consisting of 80 arches with half-columns. Your guide will explain why the marble and many elements disappeared over the years, leaving a massive, porous stone structure and the engineering genius of Imperial Rome. Dinner: In case of allergies or specific dietary requirements, the restaurant will welcome special requests, preferably in advance at the time of booking. Dinner includes water—any extra to be paid directly on the spot.

   30 min

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How it compares in Rome

• Its from-price is 170% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Rome

Rome legt bijna drieduizend jaar geschiedenis in één stad die je te voet beleeft, van Colosseum en Forum tot barokke pleinen en Vaticaanse kunst.

Het oude Rome ligt nog altijd open en bloot. Het Colosseum, het Forum Romanum en de Palatijn staan samen in het hart van de stad, het Pantheon prijkt nog steeds met zijn open oculus en tussen de woonblokken duiken brokstukken van tempels en aquaducten op. Aan de overkant van de Tiber herbergt Vaticaanstad de Sint-Pietersbasiliek, de Vaticaanse Musea en het plafond van Michelangelo's Sixtijnse Kapel.

Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.

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