Rome and Vatican

The Heart of Rome Tour

The Heart of Rome Tour

3-hour walking tour

The Eternal City has always been considered a museum of wonders for all the great monuments: Spanish Steps, Navona Square, Pantheon and Trevi Fountain.

Our expert tour guide will take you on a walking tour through the historical centre - starting from Spanish Steps - well known for the staircase of the titular church of the Holy Trinity of the Hills and the Barcaccia (the Fountain of the Old Boat). We will then move to Trevi Fountain, well known for the movie “La Dolce Vita” (“The sweet life”) by Federico Fellini - 1960.

Our visit will continue towards an ancient pagan temple - Pantheon Church - nowadays has become a Christian Basilica. We will then visit Navona Square to admire Gian Lorenzo Bernini and Francesco Borromini’s incredible artworks.

Last but not least, we will enjoy a walk around Piazza Campo de' Fiori - location of a famous open-air market - followed by an included coffee or gelato break.

Tour gallery

Some of the most representative pictures of this tour

Itinerary

Discover the main stops of this tour

Spanish Steps

Spanish Steps

Built in 1725 to connect Piazza di Spagna with the French monastery church Trinità dei Monti. There are 135 steps and three different terraces overlooking the amazing Fontana della Barcaccia, designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Placed at the bottom of the Spanish Steps there is one of the most famous squares in Rome. It owes its name to the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See.

Trevi Fountain

Trevi Fountain

Considered the most popular fountain in the world, it is 30 meters wide and was built against the ancient Palazzo Poli. Fontana di Trevi stands at the junction of three roads, which come together just in front of the fountain. Don't forget to toss a coin into the Fountain if you wish to return to Rome!

Pantheon

Pantheon

The most impressive Roman Temple, one of the best-preserved buildings of Roman antiquity. Its dome with the famous oculus is the biggest ever built in the world.

Navona Square

Navona Square

The greatest baroque Square in Rome – Piazza Navona was built above the remains of the Stadium of Domitian. It is famous for the nightlife, for the portrait street artists and for the monumental Fountain of the Four Rivers, an authentic masterpiece of Gian Lorenzo Bernini.

Campo de' Fiori

Campo de' Fiori

A magical open-air market in the morning and a romantic dinner date at night. Campo De' Fiori is surrounded by the memory of the Renaissance in Rome with places such as Piazza Farnese and Palazzo della Cancelleria.

Tour information

Some useful information for your experience

What’s included

Expert and licensed guide, full on-site assistance, coffee or gelato break, sterilized earphones (from 5 people upwards).

Availability

Suggested start time: 9.00 am / 2.00 pm (winter) - 8.30 am / 5.00 pm / 8.00 pm (summer).