Rome Highlights from Trajan's Column to the Spanish Steps
- Begin your tour at the Column of Emperor Trajan on the edge of his Imperial Forum, where you will meet your local guide.
- Discover the heart of Rome, where ancient meets modern, as you see the magnificent Vittoriano and learn about the unification of Italy and its first king.
- Visit Largo di Torre Argentina, home to Rome's largest cat sanctuary. Hear the historical story of the assassination of one of Rome's most famous icons, and enjoy watching the cats relax in the sun amid the ruins of ancient temples with your guide.
- Stand in awe in the famous Piazza Navona.
- Enjoy watching the street artists, learn about the Doria-Pamphilj family who made this square their home, and marvel at the beauty of the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Gian Lorenzo Bernini as your guide explains the hidden symbolism in this outdoor masterpiece.
- Follow your guide to the next stop and discover a pair of ancient Roman temples in the historic city center.
- Stop at the Pantheon, built in 125 AD, the city's most intact building from Ancient Rome.
- As if from out of nowhere, the Trevi Fountain comes into view as you round the corner at your next stop. Gaze at the stunning fountain as your guide tells you about its history and the fun, intriguing story of the architect's feud with a local barber. Toss a coin into the fountain to ensure your return to Rome before heading to your next stop.
- Complete your tour as your guide takes you into Rome's English Quarter and Piazza di Spagna to see the romantic Spanish Steps.
- Learn how four countries converge into one plaza as you stand in the Spanish Square, looking up at a French church in Rome's English Quarter.
- Window-shop your way home after your tour is complete.