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Hidden Gems of Ancient Rome: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

New To The Site! Rome, Italy

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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Peek around the right corners and find the Eternal City's hidden histories. Explore the city at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo
• Hear from producer, Veronica Iacomi, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza del Campidoglio
00186 Roma RM, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Lungotevere in Augusta
00186 Roma RM, Italy

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Museo dell'Ara Pacis.

What To Expect

Centro Storico (Pass By)

Peel back Rome’s layers to discover lesser-known places in the shadows of Centro Storico's iconic landmarks on this walking tour with Context Travel expert Veronica Iacomi, a PhD archaeologist and expert guide.
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Capitoline Hill (Pass By)

Starting on Campidoglio, the hilltop square designed by Michelangelo, you‘ll wind your way through Centro Storico, the Eternal City‘s central neighborhood.
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Basilica of St Mark Evangelist at Campidoglio (Pass By)

Take in the square around the Basilica of St Marks and learn its history
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Fontana del Facchino (Pass By)

Did you know that the statue of a porter on Fontana del Facchino (or Il Facchino fountain) wasn’t actually sculpted by Michelangelo?
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Obelisk of Montecitorio (Pass By)

Spot the original Egyptian Obelisk of Montecitorio in front of Palazzo Montecitorio, which houses one of two branches of the Italian parliament
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Aqua Virgo Roman aqueduct (Pass By)

On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo, the remnants of the city‘s defensive walls.
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Piazza di Spagna (Pass By)

You'll have the chance to walk through Piazza di Spagna at the foot of the Spanish Steps.
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Spanish Steps (Pass By)

You‘ll visit landmarks like the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, but you‘ll also discover the city’s hidden histories and little-known facts around every corner.
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Fontana del Babuino (Pass By)

On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to see the “Talking Statues” used by Romans to anonymously express controversial opinions about their leaders, from past Popes to present politicians including Fontana del Babuino.
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Piazza del Popolo (Pass By)

You‘ll visit landmarks like the Spanish Steps and Piazza del Popolo, but you‘ll also discover the city’s hidden histories and little-known facts around every corner.
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Porta del Popolo (Pass By)

On this 90-minute walk, you‘ll have an opportunity to take in ruins that illustrate ancient Romans’ daily lives, from proto-apartment buildings to aqueducts and Porta del Popolo, the remnants of the city‘s defensive walls.
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Mausoleum of Augustus (Pass By)

Stroll past the Mausoleum of Augustus and learn its history while you walk
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Ara Pacis Museum (Pass By)

On your way to Museo dell‘Ara Pacis, a museum housing an ancient Roman altar where our tour ends, you‘ll see ancient and modern sculptures, piazzas adorned with Roman columns and Egyptian obelisks, and architecture spanning centuries.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What's included in the price?

A: The following is included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.App for Android and iOS.Lifetime access to this tour in English. The following is NOT included: Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route.Smartphone and headphones.Transportation.Food and drink. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

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Cancellation Policy

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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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