--- title: Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome lang: en type: tour city: Rome country: Italy price: 4 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 183 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 45 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-12 data_updated: 2026-09-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/piazza-del-popolo-and-historical-sights-walking-tour-in-rome/ --- # Piazza del Popolo and Historical Sights Walking Tour in Rome **Guidekin's take:** A tip based walk that tells how Rome grew from a republic into an empire, from Piazza del Popolo through the sites that marked its rise, with the guide paid by what you give at the end, rated 4.95 across 183 reviews. The booking fee at €4 per person only reserves your spot, tips are not included. Infant seats are available. ## Overview This tour takes you on a journey through the history of the Eternal City. It explores the sites and structures that marked Rome's rise to becoming a superpower of the Mediterranean . You will hear about the Republic of Rome, one of the first versions of democracy in human history, and then its transformation into the Roman Empire through a series of civil wars. Unquestionably the most enduring empire in western history, this tour will try to explain why that system eventually failed, leading to the fall of Rome, and a succession of new powers controlling the Italian peninsula. You will witness the works of great masters such as Bernini in the pinnacacle of Italian Baroque. Starting the tour where a pilgrim would enter the city, you will finish where their pilgrimage would end, close to the largest Christian church in the world, St Peter's. By the end of your tour, we are certain Rome will feel like a very different place. ## Key facts - Price: from €4 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 183 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Rome's Ultimate Free Walking Tours ## What's included - The booking fee for your spot on the tour, this tour is tip based at the end of the tour.. ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Porta del Popolo** (10m) - Introduction to the tour and the gate of piazza del Popolo also known as Porta Flaminia 2. **Piazza del Popolo** (15m) - Our guides will walk you through the majestic Piazza del Popolo with the famous twin churches designed by Bernini and obelisk of Ramses II 3. **Our tour passes by the tomb of Octavian Augustus - the first Roman Emperor an...** (15m) - Our tour passes by the tomb of Octavian Augustus - the first Roman Emperor and the settler of the Julio Claudian dynasty 4. **Palazzo Borghese** (10m) - The tour passes through the 16th century palace of the powerful Borghese family. 5. **We stop for a gelato (bathroom) break at Gelateria della Palma - one of the m...** (15m) - We stop for a gelato (bathroom) break at Gelateria della Palma - one of the most famous gelato shops in Rome offering over 150 different flavours of ice cream 6. **One of our major stops is the Pantheon aka the Temple of all the gods, where ...** (15m) - One of our major stops is the Pantheon aka the Temple of all the gods, where the bodies of Raphael and the first Italian royalties are buried. 7. **Piazza Navona** (20m) - Our itinerary then goes through Piazza Navona orignally known and still in the shape of the Stadium of Domitian 8. **Via dei Coronari** (15m) - After Piazza Navona the tour proceeds through the famous Via dei Coronari, untouched from the days of the Renaissance we will through the steps of the original pilgrims 9. **St. Angelo Bridge** (15m) - We will go through the Bridge of Angels that will tell us the story of the martyrdom of Christ 10. **Castel Sant'Angelo** (5m) - After we cross the Tiber river through the famous Ponte Sant'Angelo we will stop by the medieval Castel Sant'Angelo originally built to host the ashes of Emperor Hadrian. 11. **Via Della Conciliazione** (15m) - The tour will be concluded at the premises of Castel Sant'Angelo with a stunning view of St. Peter's Basilica through the masterpiece of Mussolini's architects - Via della Conciliazione. This will be also our brief introduction to Vatican. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet the guide at Porta del Popolo, the gate to Piazza del Popolo. On the outside are two sculptures. The sculpture on the left, of a man holding a book is where you will find your guide. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Walking Tours Ranked **#11 of 45** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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