History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome
At a glance
History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome is a 5h private experience in Rome, Italy, operated by MILESMILES TOUR COMPANY. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $719.36 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Private transportation, Mercedes van class V, Driver Guide.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 13 stops in one well-planned itinerary
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 5h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
The tour is fun and at the same time so informative. It's a great chance to understand and learn the real history of Rome but with also a look at the normal life of the romans today. A professional Driver Guide will optimize your limited time allowing you to enjoy every site and aswer all of your questions in the comfort of a nice Mercedes van.
What's included
What's included
- Private transportation
- Mercedes van class V
- Driver Guide
- We love to stop and offer an amazing cappuccino during the tour
- Parking Fees
Not included
- Gratuity
- Admission tickets
- Meals
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 15m
You can't miss this stop! The most famouse and important fountain in the world will be there waiting for your wish and your coin. Our driver guide will give you all the history, answer your questions and allow you to spend enough time to enjoy the site.
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Stop 2 · 15m
Probably the most well preserved roman structure in the entire world. 1900 years old and it's still in perfect conditions. After the explanations of your driver guide you will have time to walk around the site for more pictures and if you wish more questions. Don't miss the tomb of Raphael!
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Stop 3 · 10m
We will stop on the top of the staircase and just like in the movie Roman Holidays you will be able to walk down the steps and enjoy the area with all the fomous shops of Via dei Condotti.
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Stop 4 · 20m
This is one of the most important squares of the city, rich of history we usually dedicate a little bit more of time in this unique piazza. If time allows we love to take people inside the famous church of Santa Maria del Popolo to see the paintings of Caravaggio.
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Stop 5
This is a drive around the site but if you wish happy to stop and take some pictures at the tomb of the first Emperor of Rome Cesaer Octavian Augustus.
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Stop 6 · 10m
A few minutes stop in St Peter's square is a must. The place where Peter was crucified, the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Our driver guide will be happy to point out the most important details of the piazza and answer all your questions.
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Stop 7 · 20m
This is the most beautiful view of the entire city. The Gianicolo hill is the 8 hill of Rome famous for the statue of Garibaldi and the cannon that fires every day at 12:00pm so that every bell tower in the city can ring on time.
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Stop 8 · 15m
Food, Food Food. Campo de fiori is all about delicious food with the famous traditional market that takes place every day. A quick stop at the best bakery is a must. Time for pictures and walk around with our driver guide
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Stop 9 · 20m
Piazza Navona is the symbol of the Baroque style in Rome. We will stop at the fountain Dei Quattro Fiumi designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and a look at the church of Sant Agnese. Our driver guide will be happy after the explanation to give you some time for pictures and walk around
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Stop 10
This areas was where the market for meet used to take place 2000 years ago. The two best preserved temples of Rome are located here, Tempio di Ercole and Tempio di Portuno. We will be happy to do a quick stop at the famous Mouth of the Truth.
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Stop 11 · 10m
270,000 people this was the capcity of this gigantic circus built over 2000 years ago. The Circus Maximus was the place where chariot race use to take place just like in the movie of Ben Hur. We will have time to stop, exploare and have answers from your driver guide.
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Stop 12
The Aventino Hill is one of the 7 hill of Rome famous for the Key Hole but also considered the aread where rich people live today.
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Stop 13
Piazza Venezia is the center of Rome. We will drive a few times around this square and you will have the time to take pictures and enjoy the history of this square where Mussolini used to entertain 50,000 fascists during his speaches.
Meeting point
Pick up will always be at the Hotel or any other type of accommodation of
the customer
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome take?
The experience lasts about 5h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $719.36 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Private transportation; Mercedes van class V; Driver Guide; We love to stop and offer an amazing cappuccino during the tour; Parking Fees.
Where does it start?
Pick up will always be at the Hotel or any other type of accommodation of the customer
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 40 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
