Tours of Rome with guide - Winning Team Italia di Maria Attisani

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City tours with tour guide

Vatican Museums and St. Peter's Basilica

Our authorized tour guides will make your visit to the Vatican museums something truly exciting, they will take you through the private collections of the Popes, they will show you the masterpieces of Greek and Roman art that inspired the art of the Renaissance, they will show you the Gallery of Candelabra, the Cortile della Pigna, the Galleries of Tapestries and Geographical Maps as well as the Raphael rooms.

Inside the Vatican Museums you will have the chance to admire the Sistine Chapel which will give you an unforgettable experience and where you will understand why it is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of art in existence. Inside the Museums, through a special route, the tour will continue with a visit to St. Peter's Basilica and its treasures. You will see the first Pietà sculpted by Michelangelo, the monumental bronze canopy by Bernini commissioned by Pope Urban VIII as well as the Papal altar and the throne of St. Peter.

Duration of the tour 4 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Colosseum, Roman and Imperial Forums

A visit to one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The ancient heart of Rome, surrounded by the famous seven hills there is a chance to admire the Colosseum, symbol of the glorious past of the city and to learn the history of this spectacular structure. Continue to discover about the games that were held inside the arena and the charm they had on the ancient Romans. Walk along the ancient Via Sacra and enter the Roman Forum, once the monumental heart of the ancient political, religious and economic life of the city. Along the see the triumphal arches and the remains of the ancient temples and basilicas. Today, despite the passage of centuries, the imposing ruins bring us back to the most important events and historical figures such as Julius Caesar, Nero and the Vestal Virgins.

Duration of the tour 4 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Baroque Rome ... walking between squares and fountains

Walking through the cobbled streets that surround the old town, it’s easy to be impressed by the sudden appearance of the splendid Trevi Fountain. The sound of the water and the appearance of white travertine stone between the splashing and flowing water are elements that are hard to forget. Once at the fountain, do not forget to honour the tradition by throwing a coin in it to ensure your return to the eternal city. Continue then to Piazza di Spagna, famous for its beautiful steps and for being the chic centre of Roman life, surrounded by exclusive shops in via dei Condotti. Next stop, the Pantheon, a masterpiece of Roman engineering. We will continue to Piazza Navona, the baroque jewel of Rome which was built on the ruins of an ancient Roman stadium. In the centre of the square can be seen the famous fountain of the Four Rivers by Bernini. Time to relax with an ice cream in one of the many cafés surrounding the square

Underground Rome: Catacombs

The catacombs of Rome were once the ancient Jewish and Christian underground cemeteries that arose in the second century A.D. outside the ancient city walls since it was not possible to bury the dead inside the city.

The Roman catacombs were built along the consular roads, like the Via Appia where this tour will take place with visits to the most interesting catacombs including the catacombs of San Sebastiano, San Callisto and Santa Domitilla. Amongst the underground labyrinths, niches and funerary ruins, built from the second century A.D., it is possible to experience the thrill of discovering an interesting hidden world that transports one back through the history of a distant past in real underground cemeteries.

Duration of the tour 4 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Jewish Ghetto and Tiberina Island

The Jewish Ghetto of Rome, is the heart of the Jewish community and was founded in 1555. It’s among the oldest in the world.

Visiting the Jewish Ghetto offers a great insight into the history that manifests itself through the architecture and urban structure of a district that preserves traces of a past that speaks of segregation and suffering experienced by the Roman Jews.

Entering the Jewish quarter, the Synagogue is immediately noticeable, built between 1901 and 1904 with the adjoining Jewish Museum which exhibits historical artifacts of the Jewish Community of Rome as well as a collection of religious objects. Before continuing the tour to the Tiberina Island the tour stops for a chance to taste the delicious Jewish pizza and the traditional ricotta and cherry cake or a chance to reserve a meal at one of the kosher restaurants. It’s a must to order the famous fried artichoke, typical of the ghetto area which offers great typical Roman and Jewish cuisine. Opposite the Synagogue, walking along the Fabricio Bridge the tour arrives at the very small Tiberina Island which was once the site of several pagan temples and is now partly occupied by the Church of San Bartolomeo and the Church of San Giovanni Calibita. The island is connected to the city from the opposite side by the Cestio Bridge which leads to the lively area of Trastevere. Both bridges, although damaged, were built by the Romans in the 1st century BC., having resisted the power of the river Tiber for centuries. Among the many suggestions that the city of Rome can offer this tour is certainly one of the most interesting.

Duration of the tour 4 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Basilicas and Churches

There are many Basilicas and Churches in Rome where art and spirituality merge in a perfect union. We suggest some of them that, besides being interesting for their unique features, are true masterpieces. Our expert tour guides offer customized tours tailored to any client’s interests and they will guide them through some of the most evocative sites such as Santa Maria Maggiore, rich in mosaics, floors and ceilings of inestimable value, St. John Lateran, which is the Cathedral of Rome, with the nearby Holy Stairs; a pilgrimage destination for Christians and the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem built from the fourth century to preserve part of the Cross of Jesus.

Santa Maria Maggiore

San Giovanni

Santa Croce in Gerusalemme

One of the most interesting is the Basilica of San Clemente, whose peculiarity is that it rises above ancient underground two-storey buildings, where two basilicas were superimposed on Roman buildings in medieval times. Not far from the Colosseum, we would recommended a visit to the medieval basilica of the Santi Quattro Coronati which, rising in the area of an ancient Roman Domus, is one of the Christian building complexes rich in history and spirituality. Another basilica worthy of note, even if different in the simplicity of its decorative apparatus, is St. Peter in Chains. Founded in the fifth century to guard the chain with which St. Peter was imprisoned in which is still preserved under the High Altar. Inside the Basilica you can admire the famous marble sculpture of "Moses" by Michelangelo.

San Clemente

Santi Quattro Coronati

San Pietro in Vincoli

Not far from Piazza Navona it is worth visiting San Luigi dei Francesi, the National Church of the French since 1589, where inside, in addition to the wonderful frescoes by Domenichino, you can admire three masterpieces by Caravaggio painted on three canvases depicting important stages in the life of St. Matthew, considered works of great mastery by an artist who is considered as one of the most respected baroque artists of Italy. Both because of its historical proximity to San Luigi dei Francesi and as an expression of the art of the 17th century, we recommend a visit to the baroque church of Sant'Ignazio di Loyola located only a short walk away. The church, founded in 1626 and finished after sixty years, was dedicated to Saint Ignatius, founder of the Order of Jesus who was canonized in 1622. Entering the church, one’s attention is immediately captured by the playful of perspective of the grandiose fresco of the "Glory of St. Ignatius" that, through the great painting skill of Andrea Pozzo, produces a three-dimensional effect. He also created an optical illusion of a dome, painted on a flat canvas.

Being a "tailor-made" tour, its duration depends on how many basilica visits are required..

San Luigi dei Francesi

Sant’Ignazio di Loyola

Surroundings of Rome

Villa D’Este and Villa Adriana

For an impressive concentration of fountains, nymphaea, caves, water games and hydraulic music, Villa D'Este is a model many times emulated in the European gardens of Mannerism and Baroque. Just 40 minutes from Rome the tour of Villa D'Este will give testimony of how the architecture of a villa desired by the ambition of Cardinal Ippolito D'Este is combined with beautiful gardens and playful fountains. Just a few kilometres before arriving in Tivoli you will come across Villa Adriana which was an imperial residence built by the Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD) during the first half of the 2nd century. The structure appears as a rich complex of buildings extending over a vast area that covered about 120 hectares in an area rich in water sources that allowed the construction of wonderful fountains. Villa Adriana and Villa d'Este have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Duration of the tour 6 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Papal residences, vineyards and good food

Just 40 minutes from Rome, around volcanic lakes, noble villas and Papal residences, there are the Alban Hills with their small, picturesque villages called "Castelli Romani". They offer the possibility to escape from the city and dive into a different reality rich in history, nature and good food. Our tour between nature and culture with an expert tour guide includes a visit to Frascati where you can admire the Tuscolane Villas and continue to Grottaferrata where you can visit the Church of San Nilo. A stop in a typical cellar where the famous d.o.c. wine is produced is a must as to taste the typical food of the area. The highlight will be a visit to the hill town of Castel Gandolfo which dominates the volcanic Lake of Albano where the Pope's summer residence is located. The visit to the Apostolic Palace and its gardens is a fantastic way to finish the tour with wonderful memories.

Duration of the tour 6 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Ostia Antica

Ostia, ancient city and commercial hub of Rome at the mouth of the river Tiber. For centuries it was the main port of the city and still now one can see the vibrancy of the city throughout antiquity until the early Middle Ages. Our expert tour guides take a route through the town, both outside and inside the buildings, on a journey through an authentic Roman city made up of typical dwellings of the period, places of worship, public buildings rich with decorations, warehouses, shops and a theatre. The tour takes one on a journey through history, through the everyday life of those who lived there in the past.

Tour duration: 5 hours departing from hotel in central Rome

Cerveteri and Necropolis of Banditaccia

Cerveteri is located in the "Tuscia Romana" and offers not only relevant evidence of Etruscan art but also picturesque villages, castles and archaeological sites of great interest. The tour includes a visit to the National Museum of Cerveteri which preserves Etruscan finds of inestimable importance plus a visit to the Necropolis of the Banditaccia in the ancient Etruscan town of Caere (Cerveteri) where one can find interesting monumental tombs of various types, ranging from the seventh century BC to the first century B.C. These provide important evidence of the lifestyles of the Etruscans and the structure of their houses which were imitated in the architecture of their tombs. The tomb complex of the Necropolis of Banditaccia was granted inclusion in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in 2004.

Due to its proximity to the port of Civitavecchia and Fiumicino airport, the tour of Cerveteri and its Necropolis can be done before or after boarding the ship or before going to the airport. Also, the fact that the journey is only 40 minutes from Rome it is well worth visiting such an historical place rich in history whilst staying in Rome.

Duration of the tour 5 hours departing from hotel in central Rome.

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