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The Heart Of Rome: Family Friendly Private Half-Day Walking Tour

About this experience

Explore the best of Rome’s beautiful, historic city centre with a private guide on this family-friendly tour. See the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps, Piazza Navona, and Castel Sant' Angelo, and enjoy a delicious gelato - on us!

At the magnificent Piazza Navona, hear why Bernini and Borromini hid artistic insults to each other in the Fountain of the Four Rivers and St Agnes Church, and learn about the archaeological lasagna of Rome as your guide shows you the really high flood marker on Piazza Navona and the underground horse racing stadium on which it was built!

End the tour with a visit to the famous Castel Sant' Angelo - tickets included. This castle was first the mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, and later became a fortress for the popes to live in or hide away from invading armies. Climb up to the ramparts for a spectacular panoramic view over Rome - beneath a giant bronze statue of the Archangel Michael - which is why it is called: the castle of the angel.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Plenty of time to take memorable photos
  • Castel Sant'Angelo admission tickets
  • 1 Gelato per person
  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

Not included

  • Cost of hotel pick up/drop off
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation throughout tour
  • Additional food and drink

Itinerary and highlights

Enjoy the personal attention of a private tour guide who will keep the whole family engaged, interested, and entertained. See the major highlights of Rome’s city centre in just 3 hours, and stop for a delicious local Gelato on us!

Throw a coin and make a wish at the stunning Trevi Fountain - see if you can spot the fake windows.

Step inside the mighty Pantheon – the 2000-year-old temple to all the gods. Peer into the heavens through its miraculous oculus!

Guess the rivers on the Fountain of the Four Rivers at Piazza Navona – your guide will give you clues!

End the tour with a visit to one of Rome's most historic and magnificent monuments: the Castel Sant'Angelo (tickets included). Uncover its mysteries as you explore this ancient Imperial Mausoleum turned Papal fortress - made famous as the Headquarters of the Illuminati in Dan Brown's Angels and Demons - and see the "secret passage" used by popes between Castel Sant'Angelo and the Vatican.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Your guide will meet you at the entrance to Palazzo Maccarani at Largo Pietro di Brazza', 86, 00187 Roma RM, Italy.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Travel Curious

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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