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Rome's Fountains and Squares: 2-Hour Semi-Private Walking Tour of Baroque and Renaissance Sites
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Roma
Wander through the Roman squares and fountains that epitomize the Renaissance and Baroque periods during a two-hour walking exploration towards some of the timeless attractions of the Eternal City. Gaze upon the exquisite Trevi Fountain, visit the historic site of the Stadium of Domitian, among others.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Piazza Navona - Established in the fifteenth century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is among 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, the Palazzo Pamphili, and the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, which Innocent sponsored, both face the piazza. The fountain’s base is a basin from which travertine rocks rise, supporting four river gods and an Egyptian obelisk topped 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 RÃo de la Plata (the Americas).
- Campo de’ Fiori - In the morning, Campo de’ Fiori is a lively marketplace that transforms into a vibrant nightlife hub in the evening, all set against a backdrop rich in history. Piazza Campo de’ Fiori was historically a site for executions.
- Statua di Giordano Bruno - Piazza Campo de’ Fiori was historically a site for executions. The statue in the center of the piazza commemorates Giordano Bruno, created in 1888 and placed at the exact location of his execution.
- Stadio di Domiziano - Navona Square Underground - The Stadium of Domitian, also known as the Circus Agonalis, was situated north of the Campus Martius in Rome and was primarily used for athletic contests. Piazza Navona is built over the stadium’s interior arena, with the surrounding buildings incorporating the original lower arcades of the stadium.
- Pantheon - The Pantheon is one of Rome’s best-preserved ancient monuments and a prime example of the Christian reutilization of a sacred building originally dedicated to all gods. Located in the heart of the ancient Campus Martius, its grand facade dominates the southern side of Piazza della Rotonda. In 1870, the Pantheon became the burial site for the kings of Italy, including Victor Emanuel II, Humbert I, and Margaret of Savoy, as well as the renowned Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio.
- Fontana della Barcaccia - The Fontana della Barcaccia is a Baroque-style fountain located at the base of the Spanish Steps in Rome’s Piazza di Spagna. The fountain features two Papal coats of arms and water flowing from the mouths of two suns, symbols of the Barberini family.
- Trinita dei Monti - The church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, commonly known as Trinità dei Monti, is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance titular church in Rome. It is notable for its prominent position above the Spanish Steps, which descend to Piazza di Spagna. The church and its surrounding area, including the Villa Medici, are properties of the French State.
- Spanish Steps - Piazza di Spagna, located at the base 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 well-known Fontana della Barcaccia, a Baroque fountain sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his son, the famed Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Trevi Fountain - The Trevi Fountain, an 18th-century masterpiece in Rome’s Trevi district, was designed by Italian architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762, along with several others. Standing 26.3 meters (86 ft) high and 49.15 meters (161.3 ft) wide, it is the largest Baroque fountain in the city and one of the most iconic fountains in the world.
What's Included
- Small group limited to a maximum of 15 people
- Live Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pickup and dropoff
Additional Information
- The day before we’ll send a mail with exact meeting point and time
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
- During the summer months, a hat and sunglasses are recommended
- A minimum of two travelers per booking is required
Location
Piazza Barberini
We meet all travelers in front of the fountain in Piazza Barberini.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Robert_p
Nov 24, 2023
One to one tour Rome - Louisa was very friendly and super knowledgeable. She was able to show us all the sites that interested us and tell detailed and fascinating stories. Her knowledge of Caravaggio was extensive. The fact that we had her to ourselves for 2 hours made the experience far better and extremely good value. Thank you Louisa 😊
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Adam_h
Nov 20, 2023
A fun way to see & learn about Rome. - Isa our wonderful guide showed us the best of Rome in an amazing walking adventure. Easy to get around. Beautiful sights after beautiful sights. An excellent tour to do to see the great sights of Rome.
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Kristi_h
Sep 30, 2022
Awesome walking tour! - Luisa was a great guide! Her knowledge of the fountains and squares were fantastic. The pace of the tour was good with plenty of time for questions and pictures. We would highly recommend this tour and Luisa as a guide to see these wonderful fountains and squares in Rome!
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Judith_k
Jul 22, 2019
Wonderful tour! - This tour was a wonderful introduction to Rome. As we were the only people who booked it that day, we got a private tour, and were able to learn so much. Highly recommend!
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Tullo
Jun 7, 2017
We took this tour when we first... - <p>We took this tour when we first arrived in Rome and are very happy we did, The guide was very informative and if you are a first timer in Rome it gives you a good understanding of how the city is laid out., allowing you to get around much easier on your own.<br/>
Another big plus is the hotel pick up. Especially if you have travelled a long distance to get to Italy the day before. There was a comfort in knowing I did not have to find the meeting point, early in the morning, in a city I did not know well.<br/>
The fountains and squares have so much history and the guide made them come alive.</p>
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Dave
Oct 1, 2016
Gigi, our Guide was a great... - <p>Gigi, our Guide was a great guide!</p>
<p>He was prompt, friendly and whiz with historical and factual details. The two hours flew by as we had our own private Walking Tour. He provided insights that were intricate and amazing.</p>
<p>The 2-Hour Walking Tour was capped off to a visit to a Gelato shop.</p>
<p>Thank you, Gigi and Viator!</p>
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Damon_l
May 30, 2016
Best way to become familiar with Rome... - <p>Best way to become familiar with Rome. Excellent tour guide with very helpful suggestions.</p>
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Stephen
Oct 21, 2015
We had a lovely time, our guide was... - <p>We had a lovely time, our guide was Valentina she was very knowledgeable and took a great interest in making sure we had a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend having her as a guide.</p>
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