19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Not a tour but an indoor time machine: a multimedia show near Piazza Navona that runs through the whole history of the city as a primer before you go and see it for yourself, rated 4.73 across 736 reviews.
Entry and an audio guide are included at €19 per person. Wheelchair accessible; last entry an hour before closing.
Audio-guides available in English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese
Children from €16 (ages 1 to 13). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 12 September 2026.
Reviews
4.7
736 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 701 of 736
Star breakdown of all 736 ratings
5 stars
590 · 80%
4 stars
111 · 15%
3 stars
22 · 3%
2 stars
8 · 1%
1 star
5 · 1%
What reviewers say
Reviewers value the visual context for Rome's sights, though some find the narration dull.
Praised
Historical context that helps visitors understand Rome's sights
Models and projections that show how ancient buildings once looked
An informative film tracing the city's development
Friendly staff who help visitors follow the exhibition
Complaints
Some find the narration dull while others find it engaging
Some question value for money while others find it worthwhile
No seating at the smaller viewing stations
Some younger children lose interest while others enjoy the presentation
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 November 2024 to 13 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Welcome To Rome, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II 203, 00186 Rome, Italy · Open in Google Maps
Departure
19 start times between 09:00 and 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Welcome To Rome; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Welcome To Rome
A fascinating and surprising show in which you will be literally surrounded by the tale of the history of Rome. Projections and interactive exhibitions will drive you through the history of this amazing city, giving you an immersive experience. Walking through Rome will become then even more enjoyable and involving.
Admission included
About this tour, from the operator
You can live a unique experience: to dive into 2700 years of history of the Eternal City. Through an exciting “time machine” you will be able to go through the fundamental stages that have brought Rome to become the city we know today.
This is the way you should start the visit of the city.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
The last entry is one hour before closing.
Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 203 - 00186 Roma (RM)
Good to know
Children from €16 ages 1 to 13
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.