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

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

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   Historic Center of Rome

   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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   Roma Termini

   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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   Roma Termini

   Take in the square around the Basilica of St Marks and learn its history

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   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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   Roma Termini

   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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   Roma Termini

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

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   Spanish Steps

   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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   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

    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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    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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    Roma Termini

    Stroll past the Mausoleum of Augustus and learn its history while you walk

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    Roma Termini

    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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Treffpunkt

Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Stornierung und Erstattung

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.