About Rome Tours
Rome is a city that once ruled the Western World, but even the scattered ruins of the empire creates an overpowering and illuminating experience. It is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Europe, with a history of more than 2500 years and is even considered by some to be one of the first metropolises in the world. It is also home to the Vatican City: the smallest independent country in the world, which is home to the Pope since 1st century AD and is an integral religious hub for Catholics all around the world. Rome was one of the major centres of Italian Renaissance. During this period a number of famous artists, sculptors, painters, and architects made Rome the centre of their activities and created masterpieces throughout the city, the remains of which can still be found today. Rome is home to some of the most mesmerizing archaeological and artistic treasures, unique traditions, beautiful panoramic views, and some of the most majestic and magnificent architecture. Whilst in the city it is a necessity to take a tour to The Colosseum: one of the greatest architectural triumphs of the Roman Empire. A symbol of the power of the Roman Empire, it seated 50,000 spectators for gladiator wars that took place in the arena. Some of the best tours in the Rome include a tour to the Roman Forum which is one of the most well preserved historical monuments in the world which is now surrounded by ruins of various important government structures from that period and to the Pantheon: a 2000-year-old temple which is now a church. It is essential to catch a glimpse of the buzzing Piazzas of the Italian capital especially Piazza Venezia, Piazza Navona and Piazza Della Repubblica. A guided tour to Vatican City gives you a glimpse of the time when Christianity became the most powerful and dominant religion in the region. Some of the most significant venues include – Musei Capitolini, the Vatican Museums, St Peter’s Square, St Peter’s Basilica and the Galleria Borghese, and fountains especially the Trevi Fountain, churches, palaces, historical buildings, the monuments; you can add these attractions in your Rome tours packages. Rome is also considered to be one of the significant fashion capitals ranking fourth in the world. As you walk around the ancient lanes of the city, on any of the Rome Day tours trying to soak the beauty of it all, your eyes, your thoughts and your imagination transport you back in time and let you relive the glory of the long lost fallen empire. This will especially be very evident if you are on the guided tours of Rome, since they give you a better insight of the city's past.
What must be included in your best Rome tours:
Top insider picks for the tours in Rome.
Roman Forum - Roman Forum is a historical place in Rome which is rectangular in shape, surrounded by the ruins of important ancient government buildings. It is located at the center of the city, Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma, Italy.
Vatican - Vatican City is a city-state surrounded by Rome, Italy. It is the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church and a home to the Pope and a trove of iconic art and architecture. The tourist from Rome, always choose Vatican City in their tour packages.
Sistine Chapel - The Sistine Chapel originally known as the Cappella Magna, is the official residence of the Pope in the Apostolic Palace, located at 00120 Vatican City. It was built under the supervision of Giovannino de Dolci between 1473 and 1481.
Colosseum - The Colosseum or "Coliseum" is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, located at Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma, Italy. It is also know as the Flavian Amphitheatre Built of concrete and sand, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. It was used for gladiatorial contests and public exhibitions such as mock sea battles.
Tivoli (Hadrian's Villa and Villa d'Este) - Hadrian's and d'Este Villa, both are archaeological site in Tivoli,Italy. Due to the roman architecture, people always include these two in their Rome tours packages.
Pantheon - Now a chucrch, the Pantheon is a former Roman temple, located at Piazza della Rotonda, 00186 Roma, Italy. It was built in 118–128 AD.