The Heart Of Rome: Family Friendly Private Half-Day Walking TourPrivate Tour

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What makes this tour special

Discover the best of Rome on this private family-friendly walking tour through its most famous piazzas, fountains, and landmarks. Visit Castel Sant'Angelo and see where ancient emperors kept their treasures and connect with ancient history!

On your family-friendly private tour you will: 

• Enjoy the personal attention of a private tour guide who will keep the whole family engaged, interested, and entertained;
• See the major highlights of Rome’s city centre in just 3 hours;
• Throw a coin and make a wish at the stunning Trevi Fountain - see if you can spot the fake windows;
• Pass by the mighty Pantheon – the 2000-year-old temple to all the gods;
• Hear how Rome was built layer upon layer – just like a giant lasagna;
• Stop for a delicious local Gelato on us; 
• See the beautiful baroque piazzas and learn about the secret insults between the rival artists, Bernini and Borromini;
• Spot the hidden insults within the statues and architecture with the help of your guide;
• Guess the rivers on the Fountain of the Four Rivers at Piazza Navona – your guide will give you clues!
• End the tour with tickets included for a self guided visit to one of Rome's most historic and magnificent monuments: the Castel Sant'Angelo! 

Enjoy this engaging, family-friendly walking tour of all the highlights of Rome's stunning historic centre with an expert private guide - including a delicious and well-deserved gelato break!

Your kids will love exploring some of Rome’s best-known attractions such as Piazza Navona, chucking coins into the Trevi Fountain, and spotting the fake windows and the odd 'cup' that doesn't quite fit.

You'll pass by the amazing Pantheon - designed in the 2nd Century by Emperor Hadrian. How did the Ancient Romans build that heavy cement dome with a hole in it? How did it not collapse? Your guide will share historic facts and other fascinating secrets about the Pantheon, like why the church calls it St Mary of the Martyrs.

You'll see the amazing Fountain of the Four Rivers at Piazza Navona by the sculptor Bernini, and the magnificent church of Saint Agnes overlooking it, by his arch-rival Borromini.

Your guide will help you to guess which four major rivers are represented in the giant statues by Bernini - he left us lots of clues, and will also help you find the insult left on top of the church by Borromini!

You will learn how Rome was built - layer on layer, like a giant lasagna! You'll see how Piazza Navona was built over a horse racing stadium, and a marker showing just how high the river Tiber used to flood. See if you can reach it!

Your tour ends with tickets included for a self-guided visit to the amazing Castle of the Angel or the Castel Sant'Angelo. Originally the Mausoleum of Hadrian, it became a Papal fortress with a secret passageway that connects it directly to the Vatican!

This is also the site in which, legend claims, Archangel Michael appeared sheathing a flaming sword as a sign of the end of the plague of 590 AD. Climb up to the ramparts for an amazing view of the Eternal City - don't worry the giant bronze statue of Archangel Michael will protect you! 

Please note: During the Jubilee Year, Rome is expected to experience increased visitor numbers and heightened security measures. While we strive to provide a seamless experience, some attractions may face last-minute closures without prior notice, longer-than-usual wait times, or time restrictions on visits inside certain attractions due to crowd control policies.

In such cases, your guide will expertly adapt the itinerary to ensure the best possible experience, using their local knowledge to navigate any challenges. We appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to make your visit to Rome unforgettable despite these unique circumstances.

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