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

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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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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Resort815080
Oct 8, 2025
Amazing walking tour - Simone was a fantastic tour guide, this was such a an interesting and fun walking tour. He took us to see some things that I didn't know were there and kept us all engaged throughout the whole time. He was also very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had, would highly recommend!
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Vicki
Oct 5, 2025
Our tour guide was amazing ! His knowledge and professionalism was remarkable. Simone was able to keep us entertained - Simone was a great guide and keep the group of 30 engaged and moving for the whole tour. He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about The Eternal City!
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907harriets
Oct 2, 2025
Walking in Rome - My husband and I enjoyed Simon, our guide, and his wealth of information about power, families and their legacies in Rome. He took us to many places I did not know of before and also well-known tourist spots. He was fun, respectful, and informed. I highly recommend his walking tour.
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Bill_g
Sep 27, 2025
Entertaining and informative. - Good tour of city center. Our guide was Jacob and he was funny, as well as very knowledgeable. Also, courteous.
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Q2704pgalexisr
Sep 26, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent experience, super fun and charismatic Augustine, also knew a lot about everything. Super recommended
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F6980jjcarmeno
Sep 21, 2025
Recommended Experience 100% - We loved the Tour, Agustina was an amazing guide, she made us spend three hours excited with all her explanations, we give her 5 stars, 100% recommended
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).