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Christmas in Rome Walking Tour: Experience Local Traditions & Decorated Ancient Monuments
4.7
22 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Rome on a walking tour. Explore ancient monuments, learn about local traditions, and visit the stunning Christmas market in Piazza Navona.
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Rome on a walking tour. Explore ancient monuments, learn about local traditions, and visit the stunning Christmas market in Piazza Navona.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Piazza di Spagna, 23 - Meet the guide in front of Babingtons Tea Room at the base of the Spanish Steps. The guide will be holding a “More of Rome” sign.
- Piazza di Spagna - The guide will begin the tour with an introduction and a brief exploration of the Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna.
- Via Condotti - Follow the guide down the…
- Piazza di Spagna, 23 - Meet the guide in front of Babingtons Tea Room at the base of the Spanish Steps. The guide will be holding a “More of Rome” sign.
- Piazza di Spagna - The guide will begin the tour with an introduction and a brief exploration of the Spanish Steps and Piazza di Spagna.
- Via Condotti - Follow the guide down the luxurious and stylish Via Dei Condotti. This is the heart of Rome’s shopping district, always beautifully adorned for Christmas.
- Via del Corso - Stroll along one of Rome’s busiest streets to a small spot rarely marked on maps.
- Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina - Arguably the most enchanting place during Christmas, San Lorenzo in Lucina Square will leave you in awe.
- Piazza Colonna - The next stop is Piazza Colonna Square. Pause here for a quick view of the ancient column of Marcus Aurelius.
- Galleria Alberto Sordi - Just across the street from Piazza Colonna Square is Galleria Sordi. Admire the stunning glass ceiling and take a short break from walking.
- Pantheon - Stop outside the Pantheon, admiring its grand columns and festive atmosphere, illuminated by twinkling holiday lights. Enjoy the lively piazza, where history and seasonal cheer blend seamlessly.
- Piazza Navona - In Piazza Navona, marvel at the festive Christmas markets set against the backdrop of Baroque fountains and grand architecture. Twinkling lights and the aroma of roasted chestnuts fill the air, creating a magical holiday stop in Rome.
- Via dei Coronari - Follow the guide to the next destination down the picturesque Via Dei Coronari Street.
- Castel Sant’Angelo - Stop at Castel Sant’Angelo, admiring its towering presence illuminated with festive lights.
- St. Peter’s Square - Arrive at the final destination - The Vatican. Admire the most beautiful Christmas tree in the city and a unique nativity scene crafted by artisans from around the world.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Tour with like-minded travellers
- Local guide
- Tour with like-minded travellers
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Stroll through the charming streets of Rome during the enchanting Christmas season on the Christmas in Rome walking tour. Discover ancient landmarks and hidden gems in the heart of Rome, all beautifully adorned for the holidays. Learn about Roman Christmas traditions and soak in the festive atmosphere with your enthusiastic guide and a small group…
Stroll through the charming streets of Rome during the enchanting Christmas season on the Christmas in Rome walking tour. Discover ancient landmarks and hidden gems in the heart of Rome, all beautifully adorned for the holidays. Learn about Roman Christmas traditions and soak in the festive atmosphere with your enthusiastic guide and a small group (maximum 15 people). Enjoy Christmas-themed insights from your local guide as you wander the vibrant streets of Rome, festively decorated for the season. Visit the breathtaking Piazza Navona and its Christmas market, and conclude the tour at Saint Peter’s Square, home to Rome’s most exquisite Nativity scene.
Highlights:
• Instant Confirmation
• Small Group
• Local English-speaking Guide
• Visits to hidden gems
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The check-in begins at 5:15pm, the tour begins at 5:30pm. Please be there on time, we will not wait for latecomers.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes. Thank you!
Location
Piazza di Spagna, 23
Piazza di Spagna
Meet your guide at the bottom of the Spanish Steps, near Babington's tea house.
The check-in begins at 5:15pm. Please be there on time, we cannot wait for latecomers.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(22 Ratings)
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Anthony_k
Dec 26, 2023
Yash was great - Yash was a great tour guide! Hit all the spots and offered great background information. Really covered a lot of ground,
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Despina_k
Dec 24, 2023
Must do when in Rome at Christmas time - The tour guide, Yash, was extremely knowledgeable and personable. He kept the tour interesting, fun and shared a lot of historical and cultural information.
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W7989qjlisac
Jan 2, 2023
Great tour for Christmas night with my family - The tour guide was wonderful. Funny, welcoming, and knowledgeable. We saw the top locations in Rome and gained great insight and history.
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John_h
Dec 25, 2022
Lovely Evening! - Great way to spend Christmas evening! Walking highlights were a great way to start are Roman Holdiday!
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Desmond_f
Dec 24, 2022
10 out of 10. Highly recommend Sarah’s tour - Sarah was a very well informed guide. She was very friendly and helpful. She had an in-depth understanding of Rome, it’s history., Its culture, and its traditions. She moved at just the right pace. For good measure, she brought us hot chocolates, and chocolates en route.
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Hallebaldor
Dec 23, 2022
Christmas in Rome - Ariana was an excellent tour guide. We had a lovely time (family of 6 - 2 adults, 4 teenagers), learned a lot l, and enjoyed some of the best Christmas sites in Rome!
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Villanohm
Dec 24, 2021
Fabulous time! Kat was... - Fabulous time! Kat was knowledgeable and friendly! We enjoyed walking around Rome on our first full night here! Would definitely recommend!
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James_e
Jan 13, 2020
Great time! - We were late in the season for the Christmas tour and were told it was the last Christmas tour of the season. We elected to go anyway. Max our tour guide was fantastic, a wealth of historic information on every subject. Would definitely recommend this tour. The city was beautiful at night!
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Christina_k
Jan 3, 2022
Disappointing with no hot chocolate or Christmas treats - My family and I wanted to do something special since we were in Rome for Christmas. I thought this tour would be the perfect way to add that "holiday spirit" while we were there. I should've booked it for earlier in the week. Because we booked it for Christmas Eve, the place that we were supposed to stop for our hot chocolate and Christmas treats closed early. Our guide wasn't sure of what to do because the back-up place they go to wasn't open either. We spent a good bit of time waiting on the other guide to give our guide some direction. We walked a good bit before finally finding a spot to buy a bottled water which we ended up paying for ourselves. The only highlight of this tour was seeing the Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica at the end of the tour. It was amazing to see the Pope on the jumbotron and the Christmas Eve mass that was going on. Would probably skip the tour next time and just plan on going to the Vatican on our own.
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Gary_c
Dec 23, 2021
Yosh, our tour guide was... - Yosh, our tour guide was pleasant, but some comments he made were negative regarding Christmas and Rome.
The commentary wasn't really Christmas themed, as is stated in the tour description. He did not know the Italian folklore Befana. He told us she came on December 6th, when in actuality she delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on Epiphany eve, January 5th.
He mentioned that he wasn't a history buff, but he didn't seem to know the names of some common churches in the area along the tour.
The tour description has not been updated. There was no Christmas market and we did not get to try a seasonal panettone.
My recommendations for Yosh - You mentioned up front that this is a part time job for you. Whether the job is part time or not, you should be knowledgeable about structures that are on visible on your tour. You should also try to be more positive about the information you are sharing. This could be your customer's only tour while they are in Rome and you should strive to make it a positive experience for each customer.
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