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City walks in Rome

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Whoever has been to Rome knows there is a lot to see. The eternal city has many wonders in store for its visitors - such as the monumental Trevi Fountain, the ancient buildings like the Colosseum or the Botanical Garden, which is rich in species. Take the chance and get to know several sights in one tour on a city walk in Rome!

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The 10 most beautiful city walks in Rome

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City Walk · Italy
Barberini Corsini National Galleries (via della Lungara) and Botanical Garden
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.5 km
0:25 h
9 m
9 m
Pleasant route featuring both art and nature, first immersing yourself in the permanent exhibition of works preserved at the Gallerie Corsini on via della Lungara, then in the Capital's Botanical Garden at the foot of the Janiculum, in the heart of Trastevere.
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Entrance to the Centrale Montemartini
City Walk · Rome
Centrale Montemartini: the little-known museum
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.2 km
0:20 h
4 m
7 m
From the Pyramid of Caio Cestio, a short walk along Viale Ostiense to discover new realities of the Capital
Fondazione Mazzola - Sentieri per tutti
Entrance of the Domus Aurea
City Walk · Rome
The hidden place of the Oppian Hill: Nero's Domus Aurea
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.6 km
0:25 h
23 m
23 m
Hidden inside the Oppian Hill is a huge structure, both in its planimetric development and in the very high and evocative rooms. A truly unexpected discovery in the heart of Rome, where for centuries the presence of the Domus itself inside the hill was never recognized.
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Ponte Sant'Angelo
City Walk · Italy
The path of the faithful - From Ponte Sant'Angelo to St. Peter's Basilica
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.2 km
0:20 h
44 m
0 m
Beautiful historical, architectural, and cultural walk on one of the most well-known but also most unique routes in the Capital.
Fondazione Mazzola - Sentieri per tutti
City Walk · Rome
Walk through the centuries: from Trevi Fountain to Piazza Navona
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.4 km
0:30 h
10 m
1 m
A beautiful walk in the beating heart of Rome, starting from the Trevi Fountain (Neoclassical jewel) to Piazza Navona, where both the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Bernini's work, Baroque period) and the Church of Sant'Agnese in Agone (Borromini's work) are located, with a mandatory stop at the House of all the Gods: the Pantheon.
Fondazione Mazzola - Sentieri per tutti
Orangengarten
City Walk · Italy
On the way to the Orange Garden (Santa Sabina)
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
5.2 km
1:00 h
50 m
50 m
This route leads us past the Colosseum to the Santa Sabina garden, one of the most beautiful viewpoints with a wonderful panorama over Rome 
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The Keyhole
City Walk · Italy
Walk in the Aventine - Orange Garden and the Keyhole
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
1.4 km
0:25 h
24 m
3 m
Aventine, one of the most beautiful and important hills of Rome. The Orange Garden, a perfect meeting place for friends and lovers, offers a spectacular view over the city. Just a few steps from the garden, the perspective game from the keyhole shows St. Peter's Dome standing out in all its beauty.
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Entrance of the Passetto del Biscione
City Walk · Rome
Hidden Rome - Passetto del Biscione and Church of the Gesù
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
2 km
0:35 h
6 m
3 m
The starting point of this route is Piazza Venezia, in front of the Altar of the Fatherland, to go directly, through main avenues and alleys, to the Passetto del Biscione, a "hidden" passage with painted ceiling (restored and reopened a few years ago) that leads directly to Campo dé Fiori. On the way back, a mandatory stop at the Church of the Gesù, where every day, at 5:30 pm, something "miraculous" has happened for many centuries.
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Via di Donna Olimpia 30
City Walk · Province of Rome
Secret Monteverde: a walk through history, views, and greenery
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
12.5 km
3:30 h
204 m
174 m
Interesting and lesser-known places near the tourist location Casa Marcella in Rome
Alloggio Turistico Casa Marcella
Mausoleum of Augustus
City Walk · Italy
Mausoleum of Augustus and Church of San Girolamo dei Croati
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
0.9 km
0:15 h
9 m
9 m
The Mausoleum of Augustus is a funerary monument that has been restored just a few years ago, a place that was in a complete state of abandonment. For people with disabilities and people with reduced mobility, the entire ground floor area is accessible; for the other areas, work is continuing, almost completed, to install an elevator shaft and make the entire area accessible to everyone. For those interested, at the end of the Mausoleum visit, just a few steps away is the Church of San Girolamo dei Croati, very beautiful and evocative.
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Rome and its sights

With almost 3,000 years, Italy's capital city looks back on a rich history. Ancient buildings, museums, works of art, but also restaurants and cafés characterise the cityscape. St. Peter's Basilica, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum from the ancient Roman Empire are among the world's most famous sights. From antiquity and the Renaissance to the present day, you will find many architectural highlights in the Eternal City. If you explore Rome on your own, you will often encounter them unexpectedly.

  • Domed Cathedral · Vatican
    Saint Peter's Basilica
  • Archaeological Site · Province of Rome
    Roman Forum
  • Historical Site · Province of Rome
    Colosseum
Art lovers also get their money's worth in Rome. You can admire some of the world's most famous works of art in Italy's capital during a city tour. The works of painter and sculptor Michelangelo, for example, await your visit in the Vatican City State within Rome. The ceiling painting of the Sixitine Chapel is one of the most famous works of art in the world. But you can also find works by important artists such as Caravaggio or Rafael in Rome's numerous museums.

For those who prefer to indulge in the pleasures of Rome, they will certainly not be disappointed. The cobbled streets of the Eternal City offer many an epicurean treat. You can get the Italian classic pizza in different variations in almost every restaurant. If you want to delve deeper into the cuisine, look for delicacies such as Carciofi alla Giudìa or Suppli. A gelato rounds off your gourmet experience. The best way to enjoy Rome's culinary experiences is on a city tour.

Rome
Sightseeing highlight Piazza Navona
Rome
Sightseeing highlight Spanish Steps

What is the best way to explore Rome?

Rome is a huge city with about three million inhabitants, but its sights are best explored on foot. Many things are close together. You can either go on a city tour on your own or have the highlights explained to you by professionals on a guided city tour. A guided tour can be free with a tip or cost up to 50 euros. For a trip to Rome, it is advisable to take your time to explore everything on your own. You should therefore plan between three and five days for your trip.

Rome
Sightseeing highlight Villa Borghese
Rome
Sightseeing highlight Pantheon

Classic City Tour of Rome

On the guided tour from Termini Station to the Orange Garden, you will pass by various sights that are a must-see for every visit to Rome. You will get to know the original charm of Rome, as this self-guided city tour takes you through small alleys. You will pass the Colosseum, where gladiators once fought for life, glory and honour. If you want, you can visit this historic building.

Just a short distance away is the Roman Forum, the former trading centre for goods of all kinds and the political centre of ancient Rome. The last stop is the majestic Fontana di Trevi. Throwing a coin into it is said to bring luck. Your tour of the city ends at the Santa Sabina orange garden, where you can rest after the approximately one-hour tour.

Italy
Recommended route On the way to the Orange Garden (Santa Sabina)
Rome
Sightseeing highlight Trevi Fountain
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