Rome's Piazzas: Experience Art and History in Rome's Open-Air Museum

Discover the art and history of Rome’s piazzas on a guided tour. Visit iconic landmarks, admire masterpieces by renowned artists, and experience the charm of Rome’s open-air museum.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Corte Suprema di Cassazione - An impressive building with the Goddes Justizia. Tours inside the building are not allowed.
  • Museo dell’Ara Pacis - Museum that protects the Ara Pacis. Explanation will be given outside of the museum.
  • Mausoleo di Augusto - Mausoleo made for the family of emperor Augustus. Can not be visited because of restaurations.
  • Basilica dei SS. Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso - Basilica with the heart of Saint Charles Borromeo
  • Chiesa di Santa Maria del Popolo - Church surrounded by the legend of a ghost.
  • Piazza del Popolo - Famous for it’s symmetry
  • Terrazza del Pincio - A incredible view over the city
  • Villa Borghese - One of the most beautiful parks of the city.
  • Piazza di Spagna - Place with the famous spanish steps.
  • Spanish Steps - Visit of the church Trinità dei Monti.
  • Basilica di Sant’Andrea delle Fratte - Church containing the last sculptures from Bernini.
  • Basilica Parrochiale San Lorenzo in Lucina - One of the first churches of rome. Contains relics of Saint Laurence.
  • Chiesa di Sant’Ignazio di Loyola - The second most important church of the Jesuits, with most impressive optical illusions.
What's Included
  • Professional Tour Guide
Additional Information

Dive into Rome’s vibrant squares. Witness the blend of art and history residing within these open spaces, which render Rome a living, breathing exhibition.

Exciting elements of the guided tour include:

Start with ‘Castel Sant’Angelo’s’ scenic gardens.
As we travel towards ‘Via del Corso’, we will meander past important landmarks such as the ‘Supreme Court of Cassation’, the ‘Museo dell’Ara Pacis’, and the ‘Mausoleo of Augustus’.
We’ll then stop by the grand Basilica ‘Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso’, home to St. Charles Borromeo’s heart.
We’ll continue onto the ‘Piazza del Popolo’ and ‘Santa Maria del Popolo’, which houses remarkable masterworks by artists such as Pinturicchio, Rafael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and Carlo Fontana.
Next, enjoy the charm of the ‘Piazza di Spagna’.
The ‘Sant’Andrea delle Fratte’ church is next, showcasing impressive pieces by Bernini and Borromini.
Next, we’ll reveal ‘San Lorenzo in Lucina’ and see the grate that St. Lawrence was martyred upon.
Ending on a high note, our tour concludes with a visit to the Basilica ‘Sant’Ignazio di Loyola’, the inarguably significant Jesuit church, known for its stunning optical illusions.

  • To enter the Churches, shoulders, back and knees have to be covered.
  • This is a walking tour
Location
St. Angelo Bridge
Ponte Sant'Angelo
On the side of Castel Sant'Angelo
Cancellation Policy

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

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A850gyalexanderh
Oct 19, 2022
Come on and love Rome - A profound tour of the most beautiful and impressive places of Rome that reveal their real beauty and story in little details normally not easy to discover! The guide shares Hits knowledge and his love to the city with us. Even the children appriciated ist!
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