With a history covering 28 centuries, one-of-a-kind treasures and views and a charm impossible to resist, Rome is a constant surprise, a key stage of every Italian “Grand tour”.
The historic center, hemmed in by the Aurelian walls (to the left of the River Tiber) and the Janiculum walls (to the right of the Tiber), contains 25,000 environmental and archaeological points of interest.
Legend holds that Romulus and Remus founded Rome in 753 B.C. – the mythical image of the two brothers suckled by the she-wolf, other than the Colosseum, has become the iconographic symbol for the Capital.
Yet what has truly made Rome the legendary city that it is is its history: the epicenter of the Roman Republic, then the Roman Empire’s hub for political and cultural life, and finally, in the 4th Century, the realm of Christianity.
With a history covering 28 centuries, one-of-a-kind treasures and views and a charm impossible to resist, Rome is a constant surprise, a key stage of every Italian “Grand tour”. The historic center, hemmed in by the Aurelian walls (to the left of the River Tiber) and the Janiculum walls (to the right of the Tiber), contains 25,000 environmental and archaeological points of interest. Legend holds that Romulus and Remus founded Rome in 753 B.C. – the mythical image of the two brothers suckled by the she-wolf, other than the Colosseum, has become the iconographic symbol for the Capital. Yet what has truly made Rome the legendary city that it is is its history: the epicenter of the Roman Republic, then the Roman Empire’s hub for political and cultural life, and finally, in the 4th Century, the realm of Christianity.
Live La Dolce Vita (“the sweet life”) in Rome’s center as you explore stunning squares and storied streets. This taste of authentic Roman life will leave you aghast at their beauty and longing to return again. The mix of winding cobblestone, narrow alleys, and colorful ivy buildings represents a beautiful culmination of art, history, and culture. Orient yourself by taking one of our special walks inside Rome, and learn to navigate Rome’s labyrinth of ancient streets, discover hidden corners only known to locals, and understand the intricacies of Roman culture. Inspired by the 1960 film “La Dolce Vita“, our La Dolce Vita stroll gives you your own sweet taste of Roman life. As the sun sets on the city, we’ll wander through the most famous piazzas and picturesque spots throughout Rome— many of which are featured in the film — including the Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and Piazza Navona. We finish at Campo de’ Fiori, a piazza at the heart of Rome Your La Dolce Vita stroll finishes here, not far from the Tiber, in Rome’s historic center. As your grande finale, enjoy an optional aperitivo at a local bar and soak in the local atmosphere. Although this tour can be given at any time of day, we recommend taking it in the afternoon or evening when the streets and piazzas spring to life for an authentic taste of Roman life.