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History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome

4.8 Excellent 40 reviews
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5h
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English
Free cancellation Private tour Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

A private half day in a Mercedes van with a driver guide who mixes the real history with how Romans live today, priced per group and with a cappuccino stop thrown in, rated 4.85 across 40 reviews. Van, driver guide, parking and the coffee are included at €630 per group/vehicle; tickets, meals and tips are not. Wheelchair accessible.

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 12, 2026.

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

What's Not Included

Gratuity
Admission tickets
Meals

Itinerary

Trevi Fountain Stop 1
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.
15 min
Pantheon Stop 2
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!
15 min
Spanish Steps Stop 3
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.
10 min
Piazza del Popolo Stop 4
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.
20 min
Mausoleo di Augusto 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.
Pass by
St. Peter's Square Stop 6
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.
10 min
Colle del Gianicolo Stop 7
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.
20 min
Campo De' Fiori Stop 8
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
15 min
Piazza Navona Stop 9
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
20 min
Foro Boario 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.
Pass by
Circo Massimo Stop 11
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.
10 min
Turo Aventi 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.
Pass by
Piazza Venezia Stop 13
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.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Pickup included

Pick up will always be at the Hotel or any other type of accommodation of the customer

Additional Information

  • 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.

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