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
  • Gratuities
  • It’s a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Italy has evolved, yet Rome remains timeless.
Rome is a city of echoes, illusions, and longing.
Rome wasn’t constructed in a day; it was designed to be eternal. But who is to credit? Romulus, Caesar, the Pope? Which popes? What is the secret behind the rise of the Eternal City? Where does its strength lie?
Why are there so many churches, and where can…

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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S2559brsashal
May 29, 2025
Fabulous tour guide - Jacopo was a wonderful tour guide. He went out of his way to make our walk interesting and added in the sweetest little touches, like sending a recommendations list at the conclusion of the tour. He was passionate and knowledgeable and clearly cared deeply about his work and city.
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Sarahgd5203uw
May 28, 2025
Excellent tour with great guide! - We really enjoyed this tour. Simone surprised us with great hidden gems we would have never seen otherwise!! Simone was very nice, attentive and answered every question we had. Very recomendable!!
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Lucastriparino
May 24, 2025
Excellent tour with Simone! - Simone was our tour leader and we could not have any better. He was passionate, funny, entertaining and knowledgeable. He made sure we were all together and it felt he was speaking directly to us and not just regorgitating a script. Thanks to him, we were able to contemplate the buildings and understand why they look a certain way and why they were built. I highly recommend.
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Nacho
May 21, 2025
Great, historical and engaging - An awesome tour that dives deep into the power dynamics of the families who shaped both ancient and modern Rome, adding a whole new layer of historical context. It shows how envy, greed, and the pursuit of power led to the creation of many of the landmarks we see today. Our guide Simone was incredibly engaging, a great storyteller, and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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277gemas
May 18, 2025
Iran best guía and amazing tour - Iran is an amazing guide, and the tour is phenomenal fully recommended. He told us stories of the amazing city
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Camper813048
May 17, 2025
Recommended! - Excellent tour! Iran, the guide gave very informative and interesting data of each stop, in addition to answering all the questions we had. Recommended!
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John
May 17, 2025
Rome - site and history tour - The tour was great! Jacopo was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He knew the history and had a good pace and mix of sites to see.
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Irena
May 10, 2025
Excellent! Thank you Simone - We booked this tour to experience Rome from a local point of view and Simone delivered perfectly! He was professional, entertaining and full of interesting knowledge beyond the usual facts about ancient Rome most of us are familiar with. The tour laster over 2 hours and time flew by as we enjoyed the stories Simone told us. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants to learn a lot and experience Rome in a fun and interesting way!
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Poofymayo
May 10, 2025
Simone was fantastic - Simone was fantastic and had a ton of great information and explanations of different places, historical events, and much more.
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Alicia_d
May 27, 2025
Max is great! - Max is very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. Knows his history, fun and passionate. A great guide!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).