Walking Tour in Rome around the Spanish stairs GPS/audio guided
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Rome, Italy
2 hours (approx.)
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Overview
Experience Rome like never before with an immersive walking tour through its historic wonders! From the awe-inspiring Pantheon to the breathtaking beauty of the Trevifontein , each step brings Rome’s vibrant past to life. Perfect for history lovers and curious travelers, this tour gives you an insider’s look at ancient sites, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures. Walk through time, uncover local stories, and make memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on exploring Rome’s soul—book your tour today!
What's Included
- App
- Audio and Written Guide
- Bottled water
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Piazza Navona
00186 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Piazza Navona (Pass By)
Piazza Navona is one of the most famous squares in Rome.
If you look at the layout of the square, you will notice that this square has an oval shape, which looks a lot like a stadium. And that is exactly what it once was! It was built as a stadium for athletics competitions and horse and carriage competitions. It was built around the year 100 AD by order of Emperor Domitian. The stadium could seat 30,000 visitors. The foundations of the buildings around the square were therefore also parts of the stands that stood around the square.
On the square is a large church, the {Sant’Agnese in Agone}. This church dates from the seventeenth century. If you stand with your back to this church, you will see an access road to the square on your left, at the head of the square. If you enter here and then immediately look left, you will see the original entrance to the stadium in the distance.
Spanish Steps (Pass By)
The Spanish Steps connect the Piazza di Spagna with the Pinicio hill and lead to the sixteenth-century church Trinità dei Monti. Together with the Trevi Fountain they are among the most famous cityscapes of Rome. At the same time they are considered to be among the most beautiful examples of the late Baroque in Rome.
Incidentally, the Steps have nothing to do with Spain. They owe their Spanish title to the fact that they border the {Piazza di Spagna} and the Spanish embassy, located at number 57 on the square. The Steps are made of Travertine. They have 135 steps, interrupted by two wide terraces. For some years now it has been forbidden to sit on the steps of the Spanish Steps.
Colonna Dell'Immacolata - Piazza di Spagna (Pass By)
This column dates from the 19th century and is officially called the Colonna dell’Immacolata, the Column of the Immaculate Conception, with the statue of the Virgin Mary on top. Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son without being burdened with original sin. The Pope traditionally brings a floral tribute here on December 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
Trevi Fountain (Pass By)
Trevi means ‘three-way junction’. The fountain was indeed built at the junction of three roads.
80 million litres of water pass through it every day!
The fountain shows the sea god Oceanus, standing on a gigantic shell, pulled by two winged horses. On top we see the four seasons.
It is tradition to throw a coin into the fountain. Do this with your eyes closed or with your back to the fountain and throw with your right hand over your left shoulder. Left-handed people throw over their right shoulder. According to legend, you will then return to Rome one day. Do you throw two coins in the fountain? Then you have a chance of meeting your loved one in Rome. Three coins increase the chance of a marriage.
into the fountain every year! This money goes to charity. It is strictly forbidden to take money from the fountain yourself.
Column of Marcus Aurelius (Pass By)
Column of Marcus Aurelius the emperor from around the year 200 AD. Here too, just like Trajan's column, a bas-relief spirals in twenty revolutions, depicting the emperor's victories against the Marcomanni and the Sarmatians as if in a comic strip. Here too, there is a spiral staircase inside. On top is a statue of the apostle Paul. In the Middle Ages, this column was managed by a neighbouring monastery.
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola (Pass By)
Sant Ignazio church. Because it is built in between all kinds of buildings, this church is hardly noticeable. The church dates from the Baroque period: around 1500 AD, and is named after Saint Ignatius of Loyola. In 1540 he founded the Jesuit order, a religious order within the Catholic Church.
Inside the church, halfway down the nave, just before the pews begin, lies a colored round stone. Stand on this stone and look at the dome of the church. But is it really a dome? No, it is an optical illusion, it looks like a dome. Originally a dome was planned, but the neighbors objected, so the dome did not go ahead.
The columns in the fresco on the ceiling of the nave are also painted. From the same round stone in the nave it looks as if they are perfectly upright. In reality they are completely horizontal.
Pantheon (Pass By)
Whoever visits Rome without having seen the Pantheon will return as a donkey, as a Roman saying goes. And indeed, the Pantheon is probably the best preserved remnant of Roman antiquity.
Pantheon means ‘completely divine’, or ‘dedicated to all gods’.
On the square in front of the Pantheon there is a fountain with an Egyptian obelisk in the middle.
When you look at the Pantheon, you see that the building actually consists of two parts: a porch, in the form of a temple, and a large building behind it.
Above the columns you can read, but translated of course, ‘Marcus Agrippa, son of Lucius, built it during his third consulate’. Consuls were important administrators of the Roman Empire.
Marcus Agrippa was the most important general, and later also the son-in-law, of Emperor Augustus. This building dates from 27 BC! It was restored around 120 AD by Emperor Hadrian.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time is already included in the total duration time
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour in Rome around the Spanish stairs GPS/audio guided?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-452997P20
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour in Rome around the Spanish stairs GPS/audio guided?
A:Apr 2025
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).
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What's included in the price?
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Apr 2025
The following is included:
- App.
- Audio and Written Guide.
The following is NOT included:
- Bottled water.
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What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 1..
Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025
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Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Walking Tour in Rome around the Spanish stairs GPS/audio guided is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Walking Tour in Rome around the Spanish stairs GPS/audio guided 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- App
- Audio and Written Guide
- Bottled water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travel time is already included in the total duration time
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