Baroque Rome with an art historian
Explore the historic Baroque centre of Rome with your private guide, an expert in art history and this fascinating period of the city. Admire some of Rome's most iconic sights, from the Spanish Steps to the Pantheon.
Area
Rome
Type
History
Who
Adults
Begin your Baroque tour in Piazza del Popolo and admire its towering obelisk before walking along picturesque Via Margutta, a street known for its art galleries and boutiques. You'll reach Piazza di Spagna, at the base of the Spanish Steps, where the unique Barcaccia fountain is located.
Next, your guide will lead you to the iconic Trevi Fountain and you'll learn about its construction in the 18th century, before continuing on to the Pantheon, one of Rome's most magnificent pieces of architecture. Wonder at the free-standing dome and watch as the light from the oculus moves around its interior. End your tour at the impressive Piazza Navona and Bernini's Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, where each corner represents a major river of four continents.
Enjoy a break at one of Rome’s most famous coffee shops and learn about the Italian social ritual of the espresso. Alternatively, taste one of the best gelato in town.
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