Rome, the Eternal City. This is what comes to our mind when we hear the name of Italy’s capital. Rich of thousand years old monuments, it leaves its visitors thrilled and stunned by its beauty. Each and every corner whispers to the passers-by the deeds and exploits of the greats that we have always found written in history books.

So if you are eager to discover Rome’s best-kept secrets, this tour is the perfect choice for you! Quench your thirst for knowledge and join this three-hour guided visit. While strolling through the streets of San Pietrini, you will not only explore piazzas and fountains, but also a lot of exciting stories that your local guide is happy to share with you.

Start off right with a highlight: the city is full of beautiful piazzas, but Piazza Navona is deemed to be the most elegant one. Once used as a stadium, it is now the perfect place to explore the spirit of modern day Rome. Throw yourself right into the Italian way of life and enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of this place, where colors, music, bars and events create a truly unique ambiance. Listen to the stories of the baroque Rome and fall in love with the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Located right in the centre of the Navona Square, the fountain represents the four angles of the earth with the Danube, the Ganges, the Nile and the Rio della Plata. Furthermore, it acts as a support for the Egyptian obelisk (replica of the original) from the Circo di Massenzio. Follow your guide towards the church of San Luigi dei Francesi, named after the French community of Rome. The whole complex can be seen as a an homage to France, representing both the country’s saints and some of its most famous compatriots, who went down in history. But there’s even more to be explored: if you are an art lover, you cannot miss the famous cycle of paintings of San Matteo by Caravaggio, one of Italy’s greatest painters.

Afterwards, you will get to see the Pantheon. Built in 27 AD , the temple is dedicated to the gods of the past, present and future. By visiting this famous landmark, you can literally breath in the history of the ancient Rome. While you are admiring the biggest Roman concrete cupola in the world, your guide will provide you with all the information and legends behind this magic place. Be enchanted by the stories of those who shaped this iconic spot, from its origins until today.

After a dive into the past, it’s time to step into the present. Just a stone’s throw away from the ancient temple, you will find the Colonna Square, whose name dates back to the Marco Aurelio column. Located right in the centre of that same square, its majesty and elegance will take your breath away.

Being the heart of Rome’s bourgeois lifestyle, it is surrounded by buildings of great importance such as Palazzo Chigi (seat of the Italian government), Palazzo Wedekind (historical place of business of Italy’s famous newspaper Il Tempo) , Palazzo Ferrajoli (today seat of the consulates of the regions Friuli Venezia Giulia and Valle d’Aosta) and the Alberto Sordi Gallery (historical meeting place of Rome’s high society).

Now the time has come to enjoy a little luxury for the eyes and, for the romantic ones among you, for the heart. Follow the steps of the great movie director Fellini, who went down in history for his masterpiece “La dolce vita”. Even 60 years after its release, the film still has a major influence on Italy’s image in the world. Take the chance and feel, at least for a few seconds, like Anita Ekberg and Marcello Mastroianni.

Thanks to “La dolce vita”, the Trevi Fountain gained international renown and is among the most characteristic landmarks of the Eternal City. With its so-called Ocean, the fountain picks up the subject sea. From every angle, it will not only offer you breathtaking views, but also a lot of beautiful memories to take back home.

To conclude this magical morning in Rome, you will be taken to the world-famous Piazza di Spagna, where you are able to admire the Barcaccia Fountain. The latter, sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his son Gian Lorenzo, depicts a semi-submerged boat in an oval tank, surrounded by crystal-clear water.

The monumental staircase of 136 steps that will lead you to the Church of the Trinità dei Monti, one of the 5 Francophone Catholic churches in Rome, will serve as a lovely backdrop. In this eighteenth century atmosphere you can finally give yourself a little rest and - why not - a bit of regenerating shopping among the high fashion boutiques, bringing you back to today's glitz.