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View over Ancient Rome, by Jesse Andrews


A 'small" window at the top of the monument to Victor Emanuel
 by Jesse Andrews


Ancient and "modern" Rome
 by Jesse Andrews

 

Tour: Tour of ancient Rome

Dates: Daily

Location: Starting from a fixed location in the centre of Rome.  We can arrange a transfer for you to the meeting point ahead of time. 

Length: 3.5-4 hours depending on traffic

Cost: € 85 to € 115 (depending on time of year)

Leaders: Professional guides

Booking and information: Email IV Travel

VisitsItaly.com links: Region of Lazio-Roma

 

Description

This half day tour focuses on some of the major sights of ancient Rome.

Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, we arrive at Piazza Venezia at the heart of the city with its Monument to Victor Emanuel II, also called 'Vittoriano'.

We will walk up to Capitol Square, designed by Michelangelo, and take in the magnificent view over the Roman Forum and Palatine.

Afterwards we stop in front of the Colosseum from which point you can see the Arches of Constantine and Tito and the Temple of Venus and Rome.

Passing the Pyramid Cestia, we arrive at St. Paul's  Outside the Walls which we visit to see the site where Paul, the Apostle of the People was buried.
 

Includes

  • Transportation by coach
  • Guide service
  • Entrance to the Roman Forum
  • Entrance and guided tour to the Basilica of St. Paul -  outside the walls of the Vatican.
     
  • Please Remember

     Appropriate dress should be worn in places of worship.