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In the True Heart of Rome

3 hours Free cancellation
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In the True Heart of Rome

About this activity

Rome is not an open-air museum.

It is a living, layered, stubborn, beautiful and imperfect city.

Most tours show you the monuments.

We tell you why they exist and what they mean today.

You will cross 2000 years of everyday Roman life: politics, propaganda, religion, water, power and superstition.

With us you will not only see Rome, you will know its logic.

Who is this experience for?

This is not an encyclopedic tour. It is designed for those who want to understand the city, not just photograph it.

Perfect if :

it's your first time in Rome

You come back but you feel like you never really get it

you hate school tours

You want to make sense of what you see in the next few days

What are you taking home? Not souvenirs, but a key to understanding.

From that moment :

you'll understand why churches are where they are

You'll recognize the political symbols in the squares

you will see the city as a system, not as isolated monuments

You'll live the next few days completely differently

An experience for everyone

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At a glance

Duration
3 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 12 people
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, Italian
Operated by
Spaghetti Experiences

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Experiential Environmental Guide that accompanies, tells and connects

Itinerary

  1. Rione Monti

    Passing by

    We will discover some of the Secret Churches of Rome, unknown even to many Romans.

  2. Parco di Colle Oppio

    Passing by

    a passage around the Colosseum and the Archaeological Park to admire and photograph one of the most famous monuments in the world!

  3. Circo Massimo

    Passing by

    the Circus Maximus is a historic place, home to the shows of ancient Rome. But it is also a place where musical and sporting events of world importance are still celebrated today.

  4. Piazza del Campidoglio

    Passing by

    Headquarters of the city government and the most important historical museums of the capital, the Capitol and the Terrazza Caffarelli are also the most scenic places in the city from which to admire the remains of the Roman Empire.

  5. Teatro di Marcello

    Passing by

    another of the city's ancient iconic theatres: the Teatro Marcello which shares one of Rome's most striking monumental areas with the Ghetto.

  6. Isola Tiberina

    Passing by

    Rome and its river: Tiber Island and Lungo Tiber. A place not to be missed during your Roman stay.

  7. Castel Sant'Angelo

    Passing by

    Mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian, it became a military fortress, prison, fortified papal residence where the final scene of La Tosca is set. Since 1901 it is the National Museum: all this is Castel Sant'Angelo

  8. St. Peter's Basilica

    Passing by

    Via della Conciliazione and St. Peter's Square: the image of Rome in the world brings us to the end of our tour after crossing the "true Heart of Rome".

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Warehouses COIN corner via Magna Grecia

End point

  • Metro A stop Ottaviano

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • By registering for the experience, participants declare that they have the necessary psychophysical conditions for the booked activity.

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