3-hour walking tour
kid-friendly tour
A special walking tour through some of the most romantic spots in Rome.
Starting from the Rose Garden, in front of the Circus Maximus, and the remains of the Imperial Palace you will climb the Aventine Hill. Your walking tour will continue to the discovery of the most romantic location in Rome, the Orange Trees Garden. You will be amazed by this lovely and quiet park, that offers an impressive view of Rome and of the river Tiber. After a short walk in this and other dreamy gardens of the area, you will reach the Secret Keyhole on the Aventine, where you will enjoy a unique sight of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Walking down from the medieval walkway called Rocca Savella, you will stop in front of the Bocca della Verità, as Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn did in Roman Holidays. Walking along the river Tiber you will get to Ponte Sisto, in the lively neighborhood of Trastevere, one of the most popular spots of Roman nightlife. Upon request, it is possible to extend the experience with an aperitif or dinner at the end of the tour.
Some of the most representative pictures of this tour
Discover the main stops of this tour
Located on the eastern side of the Aventine hill, overlooking the Circus Maximus, it is home to around 1,200 different varieties of roses. The higher section of the gardens features a collection of classic specimens, while the lower part of the garden hosts the roses that will take part to the prestigious Premio Roma, the annual international competition during which Rome’s most beautiful varieties of roses are elected.
Perched on top of the Aventine Hill, it is a beautiful public garden with pretty orange trees and a stunning view over Rome and St Peter’s dome, framed by the branches of beautiful pine trees. If you are looking for a romantic spot in the city, this should be high on your list!
The doorway leading to the Priory of the Knights of Malta, the legendary crusader knights and religious order, has a special keyhole whose vista lines up perfectly with the garden and is centered on the Vatican in the distance. No one seems to be able to say with certainty whether this was a beautifully planned peepshow, or just a lucky coincidence. Anyway, it’s definitely worth a visit!
This famous marble mask in Rome, better known as “Bocca della Verità”, stands against the left wall of the portico of the church of Santa Maria in Cosmedin. According to a medieval legend, it will bite off the hand of any liar who places their hand in its mouth or, alternatively, any who utters a lie while their hand is in the mouth. Would you be brave enough to insert your hands?
This bridge placed in Rome's historic centre, spanning the river Tiber, was commissioned by Pope Sixtus IV, after whom it is named. For its construction the architect, Baccio Pontelli, reused the foundations of a prior Roman bridge, the Pons Aurelius, which had been destroyed during the early Middle Ages. The bridge is architecturally characteristic because of the “oculus”: it was created to diminish the river's pressure on the bridge in case of flood.
Some useful information for your experience
Expert and licensed guide, full on-site assistance.
Suggested start time: 3.00 pm (winter) - 5.00 pm (summer).
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