See world-famous landmarks including the Colosseum and the Forum of Augustus, Wander through the Jewish ghetto, Mingle with locals at the Campo de Fiori, Explore Roman sights at Capitoline hill, Try delicious Roman specialties, Discover ancient and modern Rome.
Discover Romes ancient sights and modern hidden gems on this fascinating walking tour. Mingle with locals buying fresh food, explore the Jewish ghetto, sample delicious food and imagine the life of ancient Rome at the ruins of the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.
Itinerary
Start at the beautiful Piazza Farnese. The piazza is home to a building designed by Michelangelo which is now the French embassy.
Walk to the nearby Campo de Fiori, the only square in Rome without a church. In the squares food market there is plenty of time to mingle with the locals as they bargain with vendors for delicious products.
Stop at bakery where they make some of the best pizza rossa (with tomato and mozzarella) in Rome, as well as all sorts of bread, freshly baked and hot from the oven. From here we walk away from the crowds to Piazza Mattei to see the Turtle Fountain and enjoy the lively atmosphere with nearby bars bustling with Roman youth.
The next stop is the Jewish ghetto filled with kosher restaurants and shops. Learn about how the area was affected during the war and pass by the synagogue. Nearby is the Marcellus Theatre, an ancient Roman theatre that has been incorporated in Renaissance buildings. These buildings have been converted into homes that are thousands of years old.
Continue walking and climb the Capitoline hill to see the square designed by Michelangelo and the imposing statue of Marcus Aurelius. Reach the terrace for beautiful views over the Roman Forum.
Afterwards continue to Piazza Venezia home to a huge monument to King Vittorio Emanuele II, known locally as the typewriter due to its shape. Then walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali and take in views of Romes archaeological sites. See the market of Trajan and the Forum of Augustus.
The final stop is the Colosseum, Romes most famous landmark. There is time left to take a look of the Arch of Constantine right in front of the Colosseum before the tour ends. Be sure to enter the Colosseum afterwards to explore the interior.
Inclusion:
* English speaking Tour Guide
Exclusion:
* Items of a personal nature such as food and drinks, tips or gratuities for the guide
Dress Standard:
* This is an entirely walking tour so comfortable shoes are recommended
Tipping
* If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate.
Children policy
* Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusive.
Language:
English
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 10am
Pickup Location: Piazza Farnese (Farnese Square) in front of the Newsstand.
Pickup time: 10am Drop off location: in front of the Colosseum Drop off time: 1pm
Running Time: 2.5-3hrs
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip. Please contact the local supplier on 06 833 98510 to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
See the Spanish steps, Wander through Navona Square, Explore the Pantheon, Admire Trevi and the Four Rivers fountains, Walk past palaces, Window shop along Via Condotti, Discover where the locals get their best gelato and espresso, and a few hidden gems.
Enjoy a day in the city of Dolce Vita, from the most beautiful monuments to the places where locals go to have their best espresso and gelato. Discover the art of the Renaissance and the boutiques of todays fashion designers.
Itinerary
Start your Roman adventure at the Spanish steps, one of the citys most famous locations and the site of the Barcaccia fountain by Bernini. Walk along Via Condotti, a street filled with the boutiques of Armani, Gucci, Bulgari and many others. Here youll also see what remains of the Rome of yesteryear at the Antico Caffe Greco. This beautiful caf that has been a meeting point for artists and philosophers since the 18th century.
Wind your way through alleyways to the Trevi fountain, the icon of the film Dolce Vita filmed by Federico Fellini in 1960. Be sure to throw a coin into the fountain to ensure that you will come back to Rome again!
A little further along is the beautiful Piazza Colonna, home to Palazzo Chigi, the seat of the Italian government and nearby Montecitorio, house of the Parliament.
Stop for a well earned break at Romes best gelateria for the option to sample this tasty treat, then continue to the Church of SantIgnazio. This little known church has a wonderful fake dome, created by an optical illusion.
The next stop is the Pantheon, one of the greatest and best preserved Roman temples. In the 7th century it was transformed into a church and remains one of the most astonishing sites in the Eternal city. Dont forget to admire the beautiful fountain outside, made by Giacomo della Porta.
Nearby is a small caf where its possible to enjoy the best espresso in Rome, or maybe even in the world!
Next is Palace Madama, a Renaissance building that is now the seat of the Italian Senate. A short walk away is the Piazza Navona, site of the beautiful Four Rivers fountain by Bernini. The elliptical shape of the piazza indicates that Romans used it as a chariot racing ground.
Complete your tour by visiting another hidden gem, the statue of Pasquino. It is one of the talking statues of Rome, so called because written notes have been posted on it by Romans since the Renaissance period. In front of the statue is an excellent enoteca (wine-bar) where you can rest drinking a glass of wine chosen from a list of more than 3,000 and taste delicious cheese and prosciutto.
Inclusion:
* English speaking guide
Exclusion:
* Items of a personal nature such as drinks and food, tips or gratuities for the guide
Dress Standard:
This is an entirely walking tour so comfortable shoes are recommended
Tipping
* If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate
Children policy
* Children are welcome. Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusive.
Language:
* English
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 10am Pickup location: At the American Express office near the Spanish steps (looking the Spanish steps, 50 meters on the right side)
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip. Please contact the local supplier on 06 833 98510 to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.
Spending a day in the Cinque Terre has inspired some of the most well known Italian and European poets and writers and was declared a World Heritage of Humanity by Unesco in 1997. Do not to forget about it until your next visit.
Musts in the area: a boat ride in between two or three villages of the area to see the Cinque Terre from the sea; the breathtaking Via dellAmore (Lovers street) pathway connecting Riomaggiore to Manarola; visiting a local small winery producing the famous local sweet sciacchetr wine and obviously taste it; enjoy a typical lunch on a small terraced trattoria (2 or 3 tables maximum!) overlooking the small pier; get breath-taken by a driving above the whole coastline, 300/400 metres above the sea; just sitting in a peaceful corner and enjoy the whole magic atmosphere.
On the way back to Florence we will stop in Pietrasanta, a stylish ancient town in which famous artists lived: Michelangelo in the XVI Century due to the vicinity of the Carrara Marble Quarries and in modern days Botero. Nowadays the town is the home of hundreds of sculptors with dozens of workshops and galleries and is a perfect location to enjoy an aperitif before returning to the hotel.
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 8.00am Running Time: 10 hours
Please select 1 ticket from the drop down option then select the number of Pax for the appropriate number of people attending on the next screen.
Eg: Pax 4 for 4 people attending
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours advance to reconfirm your tour.
Walking through its narrow streets of San Gimignano, learn about the Guelph-Ghibelline conflict and commercial interests that forced the local rich families to build their towers. Coffee or Cappuccino break in a central square of the village together with one of the best gelato you have ever had!
At the end we will leave to Siena, passing through a beautiful country landscape. A stop will be made in one of the little villages we will find along the way to Siena, to have lunch in a local trattoria (where you will be able to taste some local specialities, like the pici pasta)
Siena is the famous city of the Palio, the site of the Enoteca Italiana - the only national wine association- the site of Monte dei Paschi -the oldest bank in the world. Beautifully laid out on three hills, Siena owes its popularity as one of the main attractions in Tuscany to its perfectly preserved gothic city center, with the "Piazza del Campo" one of the most beautiful squares in the world, where the famous Palio horse race takes place twice a year and the Cathedral, considered one of the most impressive churches of Italy especially thanks to its impressively richly decorated interiors.
But its not just the magnificent monuments of Siena which make of it a must-see attraction, it is the overall atmosphere and architecture that still expresses the grandeur of its heyday that make of the visit of Siena an unforgettable experience.
Walking through the town that is so well preserved you will feel as if you have returned to the end of the XIII century, when Siena represented one of the greatest example of civic, social and political organization in the whole of Europe.
In visiting this city one should realize that hes not just dealing with a "secondary hill-town in Tuscany" since Siena indeed was one of the most prestigious capitals of Europe in the middle ages.
Before leaving the city, lets try something typical: Siena is famous for its sweet specialities: the panforte cake & the ricciarelli biscuits. Enjoy a tasting of these products in one of the most known bars of the city centre.
On the way back to Florence we will stop in a famous winery producing the Chianti Classico Red Wine: here, after an introduction to the history of the Chianti region and wine, we will visit the wine cellars and, later on, tasting 3 different kind of wines.
At the end drive to Florence
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 10.00am Running Time: 9 hours
Please select 1 ticket from the drop down option then select the number of Pax for the appropriate number of people attending on the next screen.
Eg: Pax 4 for 4 people attending
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Theres no better way to start a day like a local then visiting one of our characteristic markets: the Mercato Centrale or the Mercato di SantAmbrogio (Sundays - alternate route). These markets will show you the real Florence and Florentines and will give you the possibility to get some Tuscan gastronomic souvenirs as well as a good bottle of wine for the evening!
Afterward we proceed with the highlights of the city: Piazza del Duomo and its Cathedral and the famous Dome by Brunelleschi and the gold Paradise door of the Baptistry. From there we continue to Piazza Signoria, the political heart of Florence since the 1300's when Florence was considered the richest city in Europe. We are beckoned to Ponte Vecchio, the bridge which attracts so much curiosity not only to its unique charming appearance but also to the fabulous jewelery shops lining the bridge.
We will enjoy a light and typical tuscan lunch in a traditional restaurant where the locals go.
After lunch, we head for the hillside of Florence, starting with Piazzale Michelangelo for taking some pictures on what is considered to be the most beautiful Florence panorama.
Passing through another beautiful area of the city, we enter into the hilly countryside around Florence, where you will start to see olive trees and vineyards. We pass through Pozzolatico and Monte Oriolo, with great spots for photos, and finally arrive in the village of Impruneta, the door of entrance in the heart of the Chianti Classico Region, also known for its world famous production of typical Tuscan Terracotta. After a little promenade in the main square of the city, and one of the nicest gelato ice creams in the area, we will enjoy an olive oil tasting in a Fattoria close-by. The olive oil made in the hills around Impruneta is considered one of the best ones!
We will then continue to the capital of the Chianti region: Greve in Chianti, with all its nice little shops under the loggias of the main square, some of them are really something not to be missed.
Passing through Montefioralle, we will reach Badia a Passignano, the heart of the production of the Antinori wines, completely surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. We will enjoy a glass of wine in this magic place before returning to Florence!
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 9.00am Running Time: 9 hours
Please select 1 ticket from the drop down option then select the number of Pax for the appropriate number of people attending on the next screen.
Eg: Pax 4 for 4 people attending
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tour departs from client's hotel or apartment in Florence.
Most of the wines you will taste are small agricolture vineries, not exported often to orher countries, we pay attention of sulfites contents and we are very into organic wines. Most of the wines you will not find any else in Florence. Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar are selected after big and long research and they are organic.
- A taste of red wine Barbera 2005 Boeri Giorgio - A taste of red wine Aglianico 2003 Nerochiaro Luigi Moio (92 points T.S)
- A taste of red wine Barolo 2003 Luciano Pira (95 points T.S. )
- A taste of red wine Supertuscan Spirto 2003 Sant Agnese
- A taste of red wine Brunello di Montalcino 2003 Ciacci Giovanna
A taste of red wine Mazzi Recioto 2004 ( Amarone grand father ) (Wines from Tuscany,Piemonte,Campania,Piemonte and Veneto Region )
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 5.30pm Running Time: 1 hour
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Departs from Enoteca Pontevecchio. Situated near Piazza Santa Croce, across National Library and close to the Arno river. Corso Tintori, 21/R Florence.
Learn how to taste and appreciate wine. Your wine experts will explain about planting, selection, growing, harvesting and the work process. You will discover how to read labels, which to choose and when to open certain bottles. In addition, you will hear about whats happening today in wine journalism.
And thats not all. You will also learn how to taste olive oil. How to recognise good quality as well as defects in conservation, how to read labels, where the best locations for growing olives in Italy are and the process of making oil from the harvest to bottling.
Each wine tasting will have platter of mixed snacks with:
- Pecorino cheese from famous cheese producer Putzulu Salvatore originally from Sardegna continuing in the footsteps of his father. Pecorino came from nearby Montepulciano and Montalcino. Salvatore cheese is superb.
- Tuscan Prosciutto and salami from Montaione 30km from Florence towards Pisa. This producer raises their own pigs so the quality is guaranteed to be excellent. A clean taste with little fat
- Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil made in January this year. Oils may vary but you might try Azienda Le Fonti Poggibonsi and Siena, San Leo Figline from Val dArno or Giorgio Franci from Montalcino.
Wines to Taste
Here are some of the wines you might taste:
White wine: From the wine maker Strele with refreshing Soave 2005 vintage from Veneto area. The wine is smooth, and tastes of peach and almond. Very interesting wine coming from the heart of the Soave area. The wine maker has only 3 hectares of 100% Garganega grape.
Red wines: An excellent example of a Chianti from a Castellare di Tonda wine maker, about 20 km from Florence. It is 100% Sangiovese and the estate also produces olive oil.
Third wine: A Rosso di Montalcino 2005 vintage from a Collosorbo wine maker, or a la Serena wine maker, depending on availability.Rosso is the little brother of the Brunello and a great example of Montalcino house wine. The Collossorbo are round with nice fruit and low acidity.
Tour Info
Times: Daily @ 4.30pm
Running Time: 1 hour
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tour departs from Enoteca Pontevecchio. Situated near Piazza Santa Croce, across National Library and close to the Arno river. Corso Tintori, 21/R Florence.
Discover Florence with a native Florentine who will teach you how to create beautiful photos in the city where the Renaissance was born. Booking a private photo expert allows you to select the below carefully planned routes or when your photo guide contacts you directly (your email required), to make desired changes where possible according to your interest.
Birth of the Renaissance
Departure Point: Equestrian statue of Cosimo I in SS. Annunziata
Departures Days: Wed, Fri at 9:00am and on request
SS. Annunziata Square is considered one of the most beautiful squares of Florence with its Renaissance lines like the Ospedale degli Innocenti portico designed by Brunelleschi in the beginning of XV century.
San Lorenzo church is one of the best examples of Renaissance in Florence but close to the church there is also one of the most popular market in the town; inside the building you can find a food market and outside clothes and other articles.
The Duomo (S. Maria del Fiore) was began in 1296 by Arnolfo di Cambio on site of the old church of S. Reparata and took 150 years to complete; the enormous dome was designed by Brunelleschi, winner of a public competition, who developed a new building method creating one of the greatest engineering results of all the times which is now one of the symbols of Florence in the world.
Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlement and, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafs like Paszkowsky and still the centre of the life in the town.
Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.
Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall and the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati; all the statues like Michelangelos David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.
S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelos drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during the second-world war.
Palaces, Palazzos and Bridges
Departure Point: Square Pitti Palace in front of the entrance with the ticket for the garden (9 euro)
Departures Days: Wed, Fri at 9:00am and on request
Pitti Palace is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several museums. You'll visit:
Bobolis Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a desing by Niccol Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.
Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortress like city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelos David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.
Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers, grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.
Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlementand, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafs like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.
Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.
S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelos drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.
Tour Info
Times: Monday - Saturday @ 2.00pm
Wednesday @ 9.00am
Running Time: 4 hours
Please select 1 ticket from the drop down option then select the number of Pax for the appropriate number of people attending on the next screen.
Eg: Pax 4 for 4 people attending
Please call +39 (339) 838 3738 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tour departs from Equestrian statue of Cosimo I in SS. Annunziata Square and returns to S.Trinita bridge.
Languages - English, Italian
Participants must have a basic knowledge of their cameras.
We reserve the right to change the route based on local conditions.
Tours leave rain or shine. In extreme conditions please call the local number.
We suggest good walking shoes, a lightweight poncho, in case it rains and in high temperatures a small bottle of water & sun hat.
A lightweight tripod is recommended for evening sessions.
Clients who have not booked this activity in conjunction with a hotel are advised to provide contact details.
Discover Florence with a native Florentine who will teach you how to create beautiful photos in the city where the Renaissance was born. Pitti Palace is one of the largest in Florence and was built for the Pitti family by Luca Fancelli on a project by Brunelleschi around 1460; acquired by Medici in 1549 was expanded and then connected to Palazzo Vecchio by a corridor passing over Ponte Vecchio and today houses several museums.
You'll visit:
Bobolis Garden on the back of Pitti Palace based on a desing by Niccol Tribolo began to take shape in 1549 when the Medici family acquired the palace but the work continued until 1650; it is a typical italian garden, less formal than french but still spectacular placed on a hill with a view of the town.
Signoria Square has been the central point of the political life through the centuries with Palazzo Vecchio, the fortresslike city hall, the huge Fountain of Neptune by Ammannati and all the statues like Michelangelos David and the ones in the Loggia dei Lanzi makes it like a sort of an outdoor gallery.
Ponte Vecchio was built in XIV century to replace an earlier bridge destroyed by flood and housed butchers, grocers and other merchants before Ferdinando I decided to threw out butchers and the others merchants to install goldsmiths and jewelers who are still there.
Repubblica Square marks the site of the ancient forum, the core of the original Roman settlementand, now home of Florence most fashionable and expensive cafs like Paszkowsky and still the center of the life in the town.
Orsanmichele has a long story: originally a grain market became a church at the end of XIV century, after the arcades were closed and two additional stories added; the statues on the exterior represent the work of many Renaissance artists.
S. Trinita Bridge was built in its elegant curves by Ammannati in XVI century, probably using Michelangelos drawings, but was rebuilt in 1952, using again the original stones, after being destroyed during second world war.
Tour Info
Times: Saturday @ 3.00pm Running Time: 4 hours
Please call +39 (339) 838 3738 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
Tour departs from Pitti Palace in front of the entrance with the ticket for the garden (9 euro) and returns to S.Trinita bridge.
Southwest of Rome, between Tiber River and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the ruins Ostia Antica is a superb example of a superbly preserved living Roman town. Discover the mysteries of this beautiful archeological park, with many wonderful mosaic floors, frescoes, statues and private and public buildings that remain intact today.
Tour Info
Times: Tuesday - Saturday @ 8.30am
08:30 Pickup from hotel with guide and transfer by car
09:30 Sightseeing
12:30 Picnic Lunch opposite the Ruins
01:30 Arrive at Dock nearby on your own
02:00 Return by boat
04:30 Arrive Rome Marconi Bridge & private Transfer back to hotel
Running Time: 8 hours
Please select 1 ticket from the drop down option then select the number of Pax for the appropriate number of people attending on the next screen.
Eg: Pax 4 for 4 people attending
Please call +331 4551 5380 at least 24 hours in advance to reconfirm your tour.
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