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History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome

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Overview

The tour is fun and at the same time so informative. It's a great chance to understand and learn the real history of Rome but with also a look at the normal life of the romans today. A professional Driver Guide will optimize your limited time allowing you to enjoy every site and aswer all of your questions in the comfort of a nice Mercedes van.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee We love to stop and offer an amazing cappuccino during the tour
  • Private transportation
  • Mercedes van class V
  • Gratuity
  • Admission tickets
  • Meals
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up will always be at the Hotel or any other type of accommodation of the customer

What To Expect

Fontana di Trevi

You can't miss this stop! The most famouse and important fountain in the world will be there waiting for your wish and your coin. Our driver guide will give you all the history, answer your questions and allow you to spend enough time to enjoy the site.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

Probably the most well preserved roman structure in the entire world. 1900 years old and it's still in perfect conditions. After the explanations of your driver guide you will have time to walk around the site for more pictures and if you wish more questions. Don't miss the tomb of Raphael!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spanish Steps

We will stop on the top of the staircase and just like in the movie Roman Holidays you will be able to walk down the steps and enjoy the area with all the fomous shops of Via dei Condotti.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza del Popolo

This is one of the most important squares of the city, rich of history we usually dedicate a little bit more of time in this unique piazza. If time allows we love to take people inside the famous church of Santa Maria del Popolo to see the paintings of Caravaggio.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mausoleo di Augusto (Pass By)

This is a drive around the site but if you wish happy to stop and take some pictures at the tomb of the first Emperor of Rome Cesaer Octavian Augustus.
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St. Peter's Square

A few minutes stop in St Peter's square is a must. The place where Peter was crucified, the center of the Roman Catholic Church. Our driver guide will be happy to point out the most important details of the piazza and answer all your questions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colle del Gianicolo

This is the most beautiful view of the entire city. The Gianicolo hill is the 8 hill of Rome famous for the statue of Garibaldi and the cannon that fires every day at 12:00pm so that every bell tower in the city can ring on time.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Campo De' Fiori

Food, Food Food. Campo de fiori is all about delicious food with the famous traditional market that takes place every day. A quick stop at the best bakery is a must. Time for pictures and walk around with our driver guide
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piazza Navona

Piazza Navona is the symbol of the Baroque style in Rome. We will stop at the fountain Dei Quattro Fiumi designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and a look at the church of Sant Agnese. Our driver guide will be happy after the explanation to give you some time for pictures and walk around
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Foro Boario (Pass By)

This areas was where the market for meet used to take place 2000 years ago. The two best preserved temples of Rome are located here, Tempio di Ercole and Tempio di Portuno. We will be happy to do a quick stop at the famous Mouth of the Truth.
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Circo Massimo

270,000 people this was the capcity of this gigantic circus built over 2000 years ago. The Circus Maximus was the place where chariot race use to take place just like in the movie of Ben Hur. We will have time to stop, exploare and have answers from your driver guide.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Colle Aventino (Pass By)

The Aventino Hill is one of the 7 hill of Rome famous for the Key Hole but also considered the aread where rich people live today.
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Piazza Venezia (Pass By)

Piazza Venezia is the center of Rome. We will drive a few times around this square and you will have the time to take pictures and enjoy the history of this square where Mussolini used to entertain 50,000 fascists during his speaches.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Tea and coffee. We love to stop and offer an amazing cappuccino during the tour.
  • Private transportation.
  • Mercedes van class V.
  • Parking Fees.
  • Driver Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuity.
  • Admission tickets.
  • Meals.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for History and Fun Half Day Tour of Rome will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Tea and coffeeWe love to stop and offer an amazing cappuccino during the tour
  • Private transportation
  • Mercedes van class V
  • Parking Fees
  • Driver Guide
  • Gratuity
  • Admission tickets
  • Meals

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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