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Gianicolo to Trastevere: Italy's Independence trail with GELATO

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About this activity

ITALIAN GELATO INCLUDED! A 2 hours nice and chatty walking tour on Gianicolo hill in Rome, on and through a hill full of history, magnificent monuments and a unique view of the city that ends in Trastevere close to Porta Settimiana at the very heart of the neighbourhood with a perfect Italian GELATO! A small group, up to 6 people, so that conversation will flow nice and smooth. The company of locals from the meeting point to the final “Ciao, till next time!”.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Snacks
    • Walking tour as described

    Not included

    • Everything not mentioned as "Included".

    Itinerary

    1. Roma Termini

      The Italians Lighthouse on Gianicolo: a marvellous "liberty style" lighthouse overlooking Rome, donated by the Italian expats in Argentina to honour their country of origin.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. The Equestrian monument on Gianicolo dedicated to the Heroin that helped her husband Giuseppe Garibaldi in occasion of the roman revolution in 1849.

      10 minutesAdmission included

    3. A memorial engraved on one of the most beautiful outlook on Gianicolo in Rome: the Roman Republic Constitution was one of the most advanced constitution of the second half of the 19th century that then inspired a lot of modern European democracies in the 20th.

      15 minutesAdmission included

    4. One of the most beautiful view of Rome: where most of the young romans go to propose to their bride to be.

      We greet the statue of the most famous Italy independence hero: Giuseppe Garibaldi.

      15 minutesAdmission included

    5. Fontana dell'Acqua Paola

      Fontana dell'Acqua Paola aka "er Fontanone" on Gianicolo,

      Fontana dell'Acqua Paola aka "er Fontanone" on Gianicolo, is one of the most famous monument in Rome visible from most of the center of the eternal City.

      15 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    6. On Gianicolo hill a monument dedicated to those who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi during the Roman revolution in 1849.

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    7. On Gianicolo: a church built on the site where, according to tradition, the apostle Peter was crucified upside down on the cross: with a magnificent view of Rome.

      10 minutesAdmission included

    8. Built by the prestigious Bramante architect in 1502 as a commemorative tomb: is a treasure of Renaissance art

      a gem on Gianicolo hill.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    9. We end our walk in Trastevere, comfortably sit to enjoy some Italian Gelato. Ciao, till next time!

      10 minutesAdmission included

    Meeting point

    We'll meet at the "Faro degli Italiani" (Italians lighthouse): bus stop 115 - 870.

    The map shows Rome. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • The experience ends in the heart of Trastevere close to the "Porta Settimiana".

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    • Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
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