Grab a gelato or a beer nearby, and take a seat in the square to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.
Piazza Navona is a spectacular square in Rome's old city centre that is always humming with life. It is a beautiful spot, featuring exquisite fountains and overlooked by the lovely Church of Sant’Agnese in Agone. Cars are banished from the area; all you can hear is the low buzz of conversation and the gentle bubbling of the fountains.
In truth, Piazza Navona is more of a thin rectangle than a square - it lies on top of the former Stadium of Domitian, a grand arena used in Ancient Roman times to host chariot races and athletic competitions. An estimated 30,000 Romans would cheer on their favourite in the games, called agones; it is believed that the name evolved from in agone to in avone, and finally navona.
Today, the square is popular with visitors and locals alike. Numerous street artists vie for your attention, and a number of excellent eateries can be found down the surrounding cobbled backstreets. There are plenty of benches for sitting down and taking in the wonderful atmosphere, which is especially pleasant on warm summer evenings.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers in the centre of Piazza is one of the most important fountains in Rome. It was designed by the Baroque master Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and represents the major rivers of the four continents: the Nile in Africa, the Danube in Europe, the Ganges in Asia and the Rio de la Plata in South America. Legend has it that the figure recoiling in the centre is trying to shield his eyes from the Church of Sant'Agnese opposite, which was designed by Borromini, Bernini's greatest rival. Also impressive is another Bernini design, the Moor Fountain, which represents an Ethiopian battling a dolphin, and the statue of Neptune slaying a giant octopus in the Fountain of Neptune.
PLEASE NOTE: The order of the itinerary may change based on ticket availability.
Discover the heart of Rome, as you cruise the most popular attractions and hidden backstreets that only small vehicles or pedestrians can access.
On this private golf cart tour, you will:
Often referred to as the “Eternal City”, Rome is undoubtedly one of the most historically and culturally vibrant cities in the world. Here, you will come across the Pantheon and the Piazza Navona – two landmarks that date back to the Roman Empire; in addition, you’ll have the opportunity to see the amazing architecture of the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps from the Rococo (late-Baroque) period.
This four-hour golf cart tour is designed to give you a perfect overview of the city: visit the key sites in the centre and be shown all the best-hidden haunts and local hangouts that you might otherwise miss. A golf-cart tour allows you to access parts of the city that cars and tour buses cannot.
Stop off at attractions or for gelato whenever you feel like it, go for a wander through Rome’s winding cobbled streets and save your energy for the rest of the day by hopping back on your golf cart, which will be waiting, ready to whisk you away to your next destination.
A great way to experience the magic of Rome in a comfortable and flexible manner – and your experience will be unaffected by the weather!
Join the fastest growing community of professional tour guides.
Use our easy to integrate toolset to include Tours & Attractions in your customer journey.