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Christmas Walking Tour in Rome: Holiday Displays
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Rome with a walking tour that showcases the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through iconic landmarks, soak in the festive atmosphere, and learn fascinating local anecdotes from your knowledgeable guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Navona - Established in the 15th century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most enchanting and frequented squares. It is built on the site of the ancient ‘Stadium of Domitian,’ a horseshoe-shaped arena for foot races from the 1st century AD. The square features three stunning fountains: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro, and Fontana del Nettuno.
- Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi - The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is located in Piazza Navona, Rome. Designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X, whose family palace, Palazzo Pamphili, and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, which Innocent sponsored, face the piazza. The fountain’s base is a basin from which travertine rocks rise to support four river gods, topped by a replica of an Egyptian obelisk adorned with the Pamphili family emblem of a dove with an olive branch. These elements symbolize four major rivers from four continents where papal authority had spread: the Nile (Africa), the Danube (Europe), the Ganges (Asia), and the Río de la Plata (Americas).
- St. Peter’s Square - St. Peter’s Square is a vast plaza situated directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome. At its center stands an ancient Egyptian obelisk, erected in its current location in 1586. Nearly a century later, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed the square, including the grand Doric colonnades, four columns deep, which embrace visitors in “the maternal arms of Mother Church.” A granite fountain created by Bernini in 1675 complements another fountain designed by Carlo Maderno in 1613.
- Via Condotti - Via Condotti is a bustling and stylish street in Rome. It starts at the base of the Spanish Steps and is named after conduits that carried water to the Baths of Agrippa. In ancient Rome, it was one of the streets that intersected the Via Flaminia, allowing people crossing the Tiber to reach the Pincio hill.
- Terrazza del Pincio - The Pincian Hill is one of the most romantic and scenic spots in Rome. It is part of Villa Borghese and lies within the Aurelian Walls. The terrace overlooks Piazza del Popolo and Villa Medici. Ancient Romans built villas and gardens (horti) here.
- Piazza di Spagna - Piazza di Spagna, located at the foot of the Spanish Steps, is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. It is named after the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Spanish Embassy to the Holy See. Nearby is the famous Column of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the center of the square is the renowned Fontana della Barcaccia, dating to the early Baroque period, sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his more famous son, Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Trinita dei Monti - The church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, often simply called Trinità dei Monti, is a late Renaissance Roman Catholic titular church in Rome. It is known for its prominent position above the Spanish Steps, which lead down to Piazza di Spagna. The church and its surrounding area, including Villa Medici, are French State property.
- Piazza del Popolo - Piazza del Popolo is a large urban square in Rome, designed in neoclassical style between 1811 and 1822 by architect Giuseppe Valadier. The name in modern Italian means “People’s Square.” In the northeast corner of the piazza stands the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. For centuries, Piazza del Popolo was a site for public executions, the last of which occurred in 1826.
- Piazza della Rotonda - This square faces the Pantheon, and the monument defines it so much that many Romans simply call it “the square of the Pantheon.” In the 19th century, the piazza was particularly known for its bird market, where sellers brought cages with live parrots, nightingales, owls, and other birds.
- Palazzo Poli - Palazzo Poli is the palace that forms the backdrop to the famous Trevi Fountain. Built in the 16th century in the Baroque style, it is part of a single ensemble with the Trevi Fountain. Today, the palace houses the National Museum of Graphics and Design, which exhibits graphic works by renowned contemporary artists.
- Pantheon - The Pantheon is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Rome. It is a remarkable example of the Christian reutilization of a sacred building originally dedicated to all gods. Located in the heart of the ancient Campus Martius, its imposing facade dominates the southern side of Piazza della Rotonda. In 1870, the Pantheon became the shrine of the kings of Italy and contains the remains of Victor Emmanuel II, Umberto I, and Margherita of Savoy, as well as the tomb of Raphael, the supreme artist of the Renaissance.
- Fontana del Pantheon - In the center of Piazza della Rotonda stands the Fontana del Pantheon, topped by an Egyptian obelisk. Commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, the fountain is located in front of the Roman Pantheon. It was designed by Giacomo Della Porta in 1575 and sculpted from marble by Leonardo Sormani.
- Campo de’ Fiori - In the morning, Campo de’ Fiori is a bustling marketplace, transforming into a nightlife hub in the evening, all set in a historically rich environment. Piazza Campo de’ Fiori was once a site for executions, and a statue in the center commemorates Giordano Bruno, created in 1888 and placed at the exact location of his execution.
What's Included
- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop-off
Additional Information
Take this holiday tour of Rome during the Christmas season, and catch sight of some of the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through Rome by foot with your guide, and pass by the Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Via del Corso. Along your tour, stop at Pincio Gardens (Monte Pincio) and in St. Peter’s Square to see the Christmas tree near the Vatican. Let your tour guide take you to the streets of the Eternal city, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and listen about the history of Rome and anectodes known only to locals!
- Please provide your accommodation’s information at the time of booking (name, address)
- The day before we’ll send a mail with exact pick up time
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
Location
P.za della Repubblica, 48
Piazza della Repubblica
Meeting point is in front of Palazzo Naiadi hotel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Jeano
Dec 11, 2022
Great walking history tour for Christmas. - Our guide Louisa was excellent. Her knowledge of history and stories about the areas we went to was great. I highly recommend this trip and Lousia as a guide.
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