Monks and Knights walking tour on Aventino with Gelato
At a glance
Monks and Knights walking tour on Aventino with Gelato is a 2h small-group experience in Rome, Italy, operated by Rome Tours. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $108.48 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: a sweet Italian Gelato to say farewell till next time!.
Highlights
- Small group of up to 8 people for a more personal experience
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 10 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 2h
- Group
- Small group, up to 8 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Monks and Knights: a 2 hours walking tour in Rome, from the Foro Boario, up to the Aventino hill, among medieval monasteries, renaissance churches, knights sanctuaries, secluded gardens and magnificent views of Rome that ends by the Circus Maximus with ITALIAN GELATO INCLUDED!
What's included
What's included
- a sweet Italian Gelato to say farewell till next time!
Itinerary
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Stop 1 · 10m
The ancient oxen market, nowadays a testimony of the long history of Rome, that display the only two still standing roman temples in Rome.
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Stop 2 · 15m
We walk through a recently restyled path that climb up to the top of the Aventino hill, the secret path used by monks during medieval times
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Stop 3 · 10m
We enter the garden that offers a beautiful view of Rome towards the west and the north of the city with S. Peter dome in the center of it
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Stop 4 · 15m
Overlooking the "oranges garden", stands the first of the two medieval Basilicas on the Aventino: Santa Sabina that dates back to the 5th century b.C. wiht its monastery that it is the headquarter of the Dominicans order in the world.
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Stop 5 · 15m
We reach the second of the minor Basilicas: SS. Alessio e Bonifacio that dates back in the 4th century b.C
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Stop 6 · 10m
We proceed to enter the Malta Knights square: where the Knights Templar estabilshed their base in the 12th century
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Stop 7 · 15m
We'll discover the symbols hidden in the facade of the Villa of the Malta Knights and try to find connections with the Templar Knights mysterious story.
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Stop 8 · 10m
S. Anselmo with its Catholic University atheneum and its Romanesque style that recalls the spirituality of the middle ages.
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Stop 9 · 10m
We'll walk through the Roseto comunale admiring the different roses that blooms in spring and early fall and stop to admire the magnificent ruins on the Palatine hill just in front of us: the Massenzio Thermal Baths and part of the Domiziano palace then walk towards the Circus Maximus
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Stop 10 · 10m
Last stop before the GELATO is the magnificent Circus Maximus, located between the Aventine and Palatine hills: a venue for games since the foundation of the Eternal City
Meeting point
Meeting point at the Foro Boario by the "Tempio Rotondo (Temple of Hercules Victor)".
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking shoes, from April to October sun lotion, sunglasses and a hat.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Monks and Knights walking tour on Aventino with Gelato take?
The experience lasts about 2h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $108.48 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?
a sweet Italian Gelato to say farewell till next time!.
Where does it start?
Meeting point at the Foro Boario by the "Tempio Rotondo (Temple of Hercules Victor)".
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 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Rome.
