Finally, after years of waiting for restorations to be finished, we are giving you an opportunity to visit Colosseum underground. We will enter the monuments gate Porta Libitinaria, also restored in the course of these interventions.
The descent into the underground rooms will allow you to experience the key of the visit, seen in these underground spaces, where the alacrity of activities took place, which allowed preparations for the gladiatorial games. Here, the slaves who were moving through these steps, moved to fulfil their service without viewers noticing anything and without hindering the shows. In there, they brought the beasts captured in the most remote corners of the Empire. Also, the gladiators stood there, prepared to fight before getting into the arena.
These underground rooms tell us much of the “behind the scenes” of the glorious days of the Colosseum. With a guided tour from the underground we will go to the apex of the monument, the area recently restored and reopened, exclusively for those who come to the underground area known as ""the third ring"". Tour also includes a regular visit to Arena level.
There’s no better way to truly understand Rome than through your stomach.
Guided by a local food connoisseur, your small group of no more than 15 people will check out the best of the best during the Espresso & Gelato Tour of Rome. Combining Italy’s famous coffee with the sweets that have become recognizable the world over, this personalized tour will take you to the city’s most renowned coffee shops, gelaterias, and, the grand finale, the most famous tiramisu shop in town.
An afternoon walking tour will bring you through a number of Roman neighborhoods, igniting all of your senses as you learn how to properly order an Italian coffee before stopping in for gelato and tiramisu tastings. Along the way, your guide will teach you about Italian culinary habits and will introduce you to a number of culinary specialties found in local shops. You will also find out about seasonal events and food festivals taking place at the time of your tour.
During this sweet excursion, combine your love for coffee and gelato with your passion for Rome!
Take the whole family on this fascinating and mysterious itinerary: unveil the legends wrapping up Ancient Rome.
This walking tour leaves from the Bocca della Verita (the Mouth of Truth) in the ancient Forum Boarium (the cowshed) and the Basilica of Saint Mary in Cosmedin and takes you to Circo Massimo (Circus Maximus) where your family will take a short rest-stop to savour a quick snack and then head to the Temple of Hercules and the Arch of Janus.
The tour will end at the Ancient Theatre of Marcellus. While adults follow our guided tour, kids will do some colouring activities and represent the symbol of the Mouth of Truth and its old legend on a souvenir cd whilst imagining Roman everyday-life scenes within the Circus Maximus.
Get to know this medieval city declared World Heritage Site in a Full Day Trip from Rome.
Leaving Rome in a northerly direction, driving along the Tiber Valley and through the green Tuscan Hills covered in olive groves and vineyards, you arrive to Siena. Free time at disposal. Then typical Tuscany lunch in a delicious local restaurant.
At the end meeting with the local guide who will begin the tour to the city centre with Piazza del Campo, scenery of the world famous Palio race and other places of touristic interest, including the Cathedral with inside visit. At the end of the visit to Siena we will return to the coach for a journey of approximately 3 hours back to Rome.
Spend unforgettable moments, in the footsteps of the Etruscans, far from the chaos of the Eternal City, deep in the green hills of Lazio countryside: just an hour north of Rome, driving along the Via Cassia, you reach the lovely Ancient Town of Sutri, ancient Gate to the Southern Etruria. Walking around the Necropolis, one of the best preserved examples of tombs of the roman time dating back to the I sec B.C. and the III sec A.D., then you enter the amazing Amphitheatre, outstanding and unique, totally excavated in the tufa (local volcanic stone).
Just a few more steps and you get into the Church of Madonna del Parto: inside the church, originally built as a Mithraeum, there is the beautiful ancient fresco representing the Nativity. Passing through Porta Furia (Furia Gate), you stroll through the medieval narrow streets and then reach the “sofa“ Square that houses the monumental fountain (18th century), an etruscan arch on which a clock-tower was placed and that overlooks the Town Hall in whose courtyard they keep some ancient roman epigraphs.
A dip into the “Romanic epoch” visiting the Church of S. Silvestro, then you reach one of the most evocative spots with a wonderful view: The Old Wash Tub where you will enjoy a delicious lunch with food & wine tasting.
Reach “stazione San Pietro” (St.Peter’s Station) and start one hour journey through the Roman countryside to Castel Gandolfo. Occupying a height on the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Albano, Castel Gandolfo is famous to host the 17th-century Papal Palace. It has served for centuries as a summer residence and vacation retreat for the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church.
Although situated within Castel Gandolfo, the residence is afforded extraterritorial status as one of the properties of the Holy See and is not under the jurisdiction of Castel Gandolfo or Italy. Once at the Apostolic Palace you will be provided with audio guide and start your visit. Then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure and in the afternoon take the train back to Rome.
Cinecittà Shows Off traces the history of Cinecittà: scenes, costumes, sets and personalities – actors, directors, producers – that have passed through, what has been defined as, the ""Factory of dreams"". The exhibition trail will take you through every specific stage involved in the making of movies, from screen writing to postproduction, tracing the roles and professions of those involved in the creation of the finished work.
In addition to the exhibition and in order to further enrich your cultural experience, Cinecittà also offers a guided tour of the structures and permanent sets. Once you walk through that gate that separates the real world from the land of wonders, you will feel as though you are spending time with a legend.
Retrace the ancient streets the pilgrims walked, without missing an occasional stop at the extraordinary monuments of the historic centre, or the archeological remains of the city’s Imperial Age. This unique experience gives you the chance to visit the four papal basilicas — the majestic San Pietro and the lavish Santa Maria Maggiore in the center and the imposing San Paolo Fuori le Mura and the solemn San Giovanni in Laterano right outside the ancient city walls — and get to know the secrets of the Eternal City in this Holy Year of the Jubilee.
As it is not possible to visit all seven pilgrim churches in a single day, we will concentrate on the four major Basilicas in order to give you the chance to explore three of them in depth, on the inside as well as out. An expert guide will lead and accompany you on the tour, whose pleasure it will be to explain the stories behind these treasures which only Rome can offer, created thanks to the will of the powerful Popes who presided over the city.
This is a lively cycle through the city’s streets, one best enjoyed along with family and friends in order to indulge in a rich feast of anecdotes, art, history and holy culture. With a self-guided visit of: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura - Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano - Highlights: Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano - S.S. Giovanni e Paolo - Caracalla's Thermal baths -Aurelian Walls - Garbatella district - Basilica of San Paolo fuori le Mura - Cycle path along the Tiber River - Basilica of St.Peter’s - Castel S.Angelo - Via Giulia - The Jewish Ghetto - Trajan’s Column and Venezia Square - The Imperial Forums - Monti district - Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore - Colle Oppio Garden and the Domus Aurea (unusual view of the Colosseum).
Meet our assistant and enter the Vatican Museums before the regular opening time, skipping all lines. After getting an audio guide, be free to enjoy the museums’ breathtaking masterpieces at your own pace or walk with our assistant to stop at the most interesting sights.
This tour allows you to admire the Raphael's Rooms, the Gallery of the Maps and discover part of the complex which hosts more than 20.000 works of art. Then step inside the Sistine Chapel to see Michelangelo’s fresco ‘The Creation of Adam.’ After the visit, you will have the privilege to enter Vatican City Gardens and walk to Pope’s Private Train Station. Board this special train for a unique event: see the Vatican City Gates open to allow the train leave the State for a journey through the Roman countryside to Castel Gandolfo. Once there, enjoy some free time for independent lunch in the many local Trattoria.
After lunch embark on eco-transport to discover a world apart: here you will be fascinated to see the smallest state in the world’s perfect organization, its gardens; fountains; flowers; Roman ruins scenic views. ONLY FOR OUR GUESTS, stop for a visit to the Roman Amphitheatre and Pope's Farm-house for a unique experience: TASTE AN ORGANIC SNACK from their own production, it is only available to Vatican Citizen!
Take the chance to visit the small city of Castel Gandolfo at your own pace, enjoy the landscape of one of the most beautiful hamlet of the Roman Countryside and experience the real Italian life style!
After the visit your assistant will escort you for the return train journey back to Rome where the tour ends at Roma San Pietro Station.
Join this Volon-tourism Tour with us, Exclusive Official Vatican Partner for Pontifical Villas. A part of the Tour Ticket cost is devolved for the maintenance of the Pope’s Estate”
A Tour to learn the history of Emperor Augustus. In piazza Augusto Imperatore, you can observe the ruins of Augustus Mausoleum and then enter the nearby museum of Ara Pacis, enshrined in Richard Meier's modern architecture.
Discover this marvelous old monument built to celebrate a longstanding period of peace during the Roman Empire and admire this stunning example of Roman eclectic art. Fascinating stories and stunning relief decorations will captivate adults' attention whilst kids become emperors!
Have the highlights of Rome in your hands! We will pick you up at your hotel and will take you to visit the marvellous Trevi Fountain, enjoying a nice walk through the streets of the capital. Then you will see the Pantheon (visit outside) and Navona Square. Our tour will end at St. Peter’s Square where you will take part to the Pope’s Blessing.
Descubre la ingeniosa mente de Leonardo da Vinci en una exposición permanente que no sólo te mostrará su indiscutible habilidad como pintor, sino que también te dará a conocer su extraordinaria capacidad inventiva.
DESTACAMOS:
* Reproducciones de las obras más famosas de Leonardo da Vinci, incluida “La última cena”
* Comprueba el potencial de la mente más ingeniosa del Renacimiento italiano
* Explora 50 inventos inspirados en los bocetos de Leonardo
Leonardo da Vinci Experience trae de vuelta a casa al genio Leonardo da Vinci. Ubicada en Via della Conciliazione, a escasos metros de la Basílica de San Pedro, esta exposición permanente reúne reproducciones de las obras más destacadas del artista en un lugar especial: la residencia que ocupó durante su estancia en Roma. Admira una fantástica colección de pinturas y conoce otras facetas del pintor, como su gran capacidad para inventar objetos.
Por primera vez en Italia, la Leonardo Da Vinci Experience ofrece una reproducción en tamaño real de “La última cena”, la controvertida pintura entorno a la que gira el argumento de la famosa novela de Dan Brown. Contempla esta bella obra maestra y otras de las pinturas más famosas de todos los tiempos antes de descubrir cincuenta inventos ideados a partir de los bocetos de Leonardo. Leonardo Da Vinci Experience te propone un viaje multimedia a través de la pintura, mecánica, proyecciones temáticas, hologramas y grabaciones de audio educativas.
Las reproducciones de las pinturas de Leonardo Da Vinci han corrido a cargo de Bottega Artigiana Tifernate y cumplen con las normas del Ministerio de Patrimonio Cultural y turismo.
Explora los barrios más pintorescos y antiguos de Roma y descubre numerosos tesoros de otras épocas.
DESTACAMOS:
* Pasea por estrechos callejones y plazas
* Admira la imponente Sinagoga en el barrio judío
* Visita la Basílica de Santa María en Tastevere
Comienza el recorrido en el gueto judío, uno de los más antiguos de Europa. Fundado en 1555, este pequeño barrio acogió a cerca de 9.000 judíos que se vieron obligados a residir en su interior. Observa el principal símbolo del gueto, la Sinagoga, construida en 1904. Detrás de este edificio monumental se encuentra la Via del Portico d’Ottavia, que debe su nombre a las ruinas del antiguo pórtico. Muy cerca, podrás admirar la iglesia Sant'Angelo in Pescheria que ocupa el lugar que ocupó en la Edad Media un importante mercado de pescado.
A continuación, camina por el Ponte Fabricio hasta llegar a la Isla Tiberina. Aunque está principalmente ocupada por el hospital Fatebenefratelli desde el siglo XVI, también acoge pintorescas casas, patios, calles y monumentos que recuerdan su origen medieval y que sin duda te dejarán maravillado. Después de un interesante paseo por sus rincones más bellos, te dirigirás a una de las zonas más famosas de Roma: Trastevere. Repleto de restaurantes y bares y con una atmósfera única, este agradable barrio ofrece un viaje al pasado, a la Roma más genuina.
Accede a Trastevere a través de la Piazza in Piscinula y la Via Arco dei Tolomei. Al caminar por Vicolo dell’Atleta tendrás la oportunidad de contemplar un hermosa construcción del s.XIII. Volviendo a Via dei Genovesi llegarás a la Piazza Sonnino, que alberga la Torre degli Anguillara, más conocida como la Casa de Dante. Finalmente, recorrerás la Via della Lungaretta para alcanzar la Basílica de Santa Maria en Trastevere, una de las joyas medievales de Roma. Entra en su interior y admira el ábside, que contiene los famosos mosaicos con la Coronación y las Historias de la Virgen.
This tour will meet the needs of the most demanding clients including the full visit of the three world famous symbols of Ancient Rome: Coliseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum.
Tour starts at the Arch of Constantine, the largest and one of the best preserved triumphal arches in Rome. From here our guide will take you inside the Coliseum (skip the line entrance tickets), the most famous monument in the world and a main symbol of Rome. Our guide will explain the cruel events that took place there and answer all your questions.
After exiting the Coliseum, you will visit its surrounding monuments like and the Palatine Hill with the Roman Forum Archeological Area (skip the line entrance tickets) undoubtedly the most important and attractive one in the world, thanks to unique historical, monumental, archaeological values, as well as for its sublime beauty. Just the views from the Palatine over the Forums or the Circus Maximus would be worth a trip to Italy.
You will discover also the House of the Vestals , the various Temples, the Senate House, the Capitol Palace the Sacred Way and the Triumph Arches. The tour ends inside the Roman Forum.
The tour starts at the Gallery. Houses in the gorgeous Villa Borghese, one of the most beautiful parks of Rome, the Borghese Gallery is divided in two sections: the ground-floor, with its superb sculptures and the upper floor Gallery with the paintings collection. The art Gallery, renowned for centuries as “the sovereign of all private art collections”, houses masterpieces that the Borghese s (Pope Paul V belonged to that family) have amassed in their tasteful summer residence since 1600. Bernini as a sculptor, Raphael, Caravaggio, Titian, Domenichino, Correggio, Rubens are just some of the highlights of an incredible wealth of art the latter epitomized by Canova’s famouse nude of Napoleon’s sister, Paolina Bonaparte Borghese.
After the visit of the Gallery, the tour continue with a pleasant stroll through the delightful Borghese Park. The area of the Park started as a vineyard until, in 1605, Cardinal Scipione Borghese, nephew of Pope Paul V, turned it into a park. In 1903 the city of Rome obtained Villa Borghese from the Borghese family and opened the park to the public. Stop at the Pincio terrace with its breath-taking view of the city. Walking through the panoramic Pincio promenade we will then reach Trinità dei Monti. From the top we will descend the legendary stairs of the Spanish Steps to admire the Fontana della Barcaccia, made by Pietro Bernini.