Rome Tour: Secrets of the Eternal City

Discover Rome’s hidden gems on a captivating walking tour. Uncover secrets, savor local flavors, and explore the Eternal City’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Colonna Traiana - A historic Roman column from the 2nd century.
  • Foro di Traiano - The center of Ancient Rome, considered the most significant part of the old city.
  • Piazza Venezia / Ancient City - A grand 19th-century monument symbolizing the unity of the Italian nation.
  • Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna - The home of Rome’s…
What's Included
  • Tales of scandals and corruption, crime and murder, war and betrayal
  • Dark humor and politically incorrect jokes
  • Hidden gems & off-limits locations available only on this tour
  • The juiciest stories behind the most famous monuments of Rome
  • Discover what makes Rome truly one-of-a-kind, beyond the usual tourist spots
  • Licensed Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
Additional Information

Explore the wonders of Rome with a guided walking tour through the historic city center, focusing on the narratives that shaped the Eternal City.
Discover renowned sites such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona, while uncovering how ambition, rivalries, political strife, and artistic rivalry influenced Rome’s streets and monuments. The…

Location
Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano
Foro Traiano
The meeting point is on the steps of the church Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Maria al Foro Traiano. It's right by the Trajan Column and Trajan Forum. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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G891uealexanderv
Jan 17, 2026
Excellent tour! - One of the best tours I have ever been on: historical, architectural, and artistic expertise was happily provided by our guide Jacopo, who has a wonderful story to tell and plenty of time and attention for all our questions.
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Safari05485200678
Jan 13, 2026
Entertaining Tour of Rome - Iris was a great guide, very charismatic and fun. I recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know Rome.
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M8847lksabrinas
Jan 6, 2026
Entertaining tour - Really interesting and entertaining tour! Jacob is a cool guide. Highly recommended 💯 Although it rained on our tour, it was very exciting
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Katjakv6753vo
Jan 4, 2026
Gladly again - Super entertaining city tour of Rome's historic center. Our guide Jacopo has a lot of (art) historical knowledge and has passed it on to us loosely and easily. We had a lot of fun - thank you! Clear recommendation!
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Khadija_k
Nov 29, 2025
Definitely recommend! - Our tour guide Jacopo made this a fantastic tour! He was very knowledgeable and funny, you could tell he was passionate about Romes history. We only had 2 days in Rome so this tour was great as it allowed us to see many of the cool tourist spots. Overall it was a great and informative tour!
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Imogena847
Nov 21, 2025
Great Rome experience - jacopo was an amazing tour guide. We saw so many cool sights and he explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He was really friendly and made the tour feel fun. I liked how he answered everyone’s questions and made sure we didn’t miss anything important. I would totally recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome.
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Marybt3574lq
Nov 3, 2025
Great tour with excellent guide - Our tour guide was Simon. He was awesome. Very knowledgeable, took us to great places we wouldn't normally have found. Extremely enthusiastic and fun. Helpful in finding a decent washroom halfway through the tour! Highly recommend.
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Irmac13m
Oct 31, 2025
Families that gave life and structure to Rome. - A wonderful experience with our lovely guide Agustina Gonzalez, who gave us a true history lesson with unmatched energy. I genuinely recommend this tour with my eyes closed — I absolutely loved it and would do it again, as each time you discover even more fascinating facts. Rome is truly marvelous, and it becomes even more so as you learn about its hidden gems. I recommend it 1000%!
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E4404wsmichaelh
Oct 12, 2025
Excellent tour highly recommended - Excellent, informative tour by Jacob, who was very knowledgeable and friendly. Length of tour was ideal. Highly recommended.
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Lori
Oct 12, 2025
Awesome tour with Iris! - Our tour guide was Iris and she was INCREDIBLE! She took us through the beautiful Jewish Ghetto and told us the history. Then she took us to Trestevare and showed us around. It was such a great tour and she is full of history!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).