My parents and I used Rome City Tours on oct 25 to visit the colosseum,forum and palentine hill. We…read morehad an excellent tour guide named Ferdinando. He was at the assigned place at the exact time. He had a world of information to tell us and made it fun to hear about it all. We were very satisfied with rome city tours and would rate it with an excellent rating. We will use them again in the future. Sheri Storey

5 euro regular admission but I paid the 4 euro price for students. Well worth it if you want to…read morereset your nasal passages from car exhaust and cigarettes. The grounds are very large and you could spend hours here. You very much feel like you're in an isolated nature preserve and not in Rome. There's also a stone staircase with a fountain at the top that's just lovely. Keep going up to the garden's western limits and it's a short walk away from the Garibaldi monument and Fontana dell'Acqua Paola (once you leave you can't get back in)

Free to visit and get some of the most breath taking views of Rome. The gardens of the Janiculum -…read moreGianicolo in Italian - are composed of the remains of the gardens of Papal and aristocratic villas. Of themselves the gardens are like many Roman parks - a few trees and some scrubby grass. But the amazing terracing and the views of Rome are unbeatable. Take an afternoon off having visited the nearby Vatican and just laze here - there are plenty of bars and cafes so lunch or an afternoon ice cream are possible.

If you visit early, you are able to get very nice pictures in the front and you won't have to pay…read more I recommend 6am ish, we had great lighting and even if there was a small crowd you just wait your turn and can get good pictures without waiting too long. I think they clean the fountain on monday and friday mornings so avoid those days. Another thing to note is that I never felt like I was at risk with pickpockets. There was always enough room and no one was acting strange.

This was our first stop in Rome and to be honest it was the worst. The fountain itself is large…read moreand beautiful, but the mass and rows of tourists pushing to get their selfies and willing to stand in line and pay 2 Euros to get a selfie left a bad taste in my mouth. I refused to pay the 2 Euros and stand in the long line to get a self indulgent picture. Although Trevi fountain wide and impressive, I liked the 1651 Baroque Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) by Bernini at is at Piazza Navona better. One of those River Gods had some impressive, muscular thighs. 8-)

I went to Rome for the first time last week and spent three nights at a hotel right by the Piazza…read moredel Popolo. I loved Rome even more than I'd imagined, and was tremendously impressed by the giant piazzas, these vibrant public spaces that you could never build into a newer city, designed for people driving cars. The Piazza del Popolo was a particularly grand one, with its twin churches and its ancient Egyptian obelisk, already over a thousand years old when it was stolen and brought to Rome in the year 1 BC. We walked through the piazza several times during our stay, and it was striking both for its legitimate strikingness and for its natural incorporation into the day-to-day life of the city. The square was always lively without being crowded in mid-November, just people hanging out or walking through, enjoying a moment of leisure. The obelisk was set on a foundation with a fountain, of course, and plentiful seating. What a special thing, to sit at the base of something so extraordinary, to check email or eat a sandwich. We didn't notice many street entertainers, but we did watch a man in colorful clothing dipping a long wand in a vat of soapy water and releasing enormous bubbles to the delight of both adults and children passing by. It made me miss my kids, who would have flipped for that display, and who I hope to bring to Piazza del Popolo one day, to see a public square unlike any they'll ever see at home.

Cool Piazza at the Northern City Wall and also a gateway to Villa Borghese. This piazza has an…read moreobelisk, two churches, two fountains and also restaurants. There is a huge shopping area with parallel streets of shops, one that goes to Piazza di Spagna, at the base of the Spanish Steps. Five Stars!

Vittoriano, also known as the Altar of the Fatherland. The Monument…read moreto king Victor Emmanuel II was built starting in 1885, designed by Giuseppe Sacconi, and inaugurated in 1911 to commemorate the 50th. See it as you walk around downtown Rome.

This building was right down the road from our hotel and we passed it a number of times. It is…read morebeautiful with nice statues on the front and back of building. I climbed up the back of building and caught the sunset.

There are 3 famous fountains here. Fontana die Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro and Fontana del…read moreNeptune. but the main attraction in Piazza Navona is the Fontana die Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) and it was designed by none other than Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope X. The base of the fountain is travertine rock which supports the four river gods. Above the Gods is an ancient Egyptian obelisk with a dove and Pamphili crescent at the top. Each of the four statues pays tribute to one of the major rivers in the world. it was great talking to guide who was puffing and enlighten me through his knowledge. The four river Gods represent the papal authority throughout the world. The Nile (Africa), the Danube (Europe), the Ganges (Asia, India), and the Rio del la Plata (America). The design is absolutely beautiful. Recently the fountain became more famous due to Dan Brown's book "Angels and Demons" ( that where villain Drowns saint into the fountain and Robert Langdon saved him, yes that one). The fountain resides outside the Pamphili Palace which served as a family residence for the Pope.

The fountain was completely covered and under renovation when I visited. Hopefully it has revealed…read moreto public again and ready for the holy year.

It is the largest ancient amphitheatre ever built, and is the largest standing amphitheatre in the…read moreworld. You don't have to buy tickets to go in and see it, but it is spectacular.

Right by the Colloseum is the equally amazing Arch of Constantine. This also quite a lovely site to…read moresee. Being the largest triumphal arch in Rome; it is a must stop.I'm definitely amazed that this was constructed in 315AD. Still standing sturdy and beautiful; it is just one of the many must stops when in Rome. There is no entrance fee this making it the perfect stop. There can be quite a crowd but if you time it right; you will be able to get a picture where there's not too many people. I enjoyed a quick stop here and definitely recommend making a stop here! The arch itself is a great example of Roman Imperial art and architecture.

Great guide. Took tour on 4/9/26, morning. Had coffee, chocolate breads. Cheese and bread…read more Chocolate and more. I'm 72 years old and was able to keep up. A bit of walking.

Our family of four joined another six people on the Testaccio 15-year anniversary tour and lucked…read moreout with Edma as our guide - not shown on their web site, so don't know how we got her. She was instantly personable, funny, thoughtful, and energetic without being nutty. We had a great first stop that ended up being a restaurant (Masto) we were delighted to return to later in the week and the owner happened to be there and we had a wonderful time with her again, and enjoyed the dinner just as we had the tasting. The stops were great, the walking easy, the food good, and Edma was a fountain of local geography and food culture information. We all felt like we got great value and were happy with the experience!

Monte Gianicolo, or the Gianicolo Hill, is great for those who appreciate a panoramic view of the…read morecity. My boyfriend and I made quite the trek up from the Trastevere area to get the the Gianicolo Hill. On my travel research I really wanted to come here at Noon since they would shoot a blank cannon daily, a continued tradition since ancient times as a way to signal time. We missed the cannon due to other travel plans, but it was still nice to walk up and appreciate the view of the city. There is a bus stop at the top, but the route had some delays and we waited a bit for it to come. Not a necessary visit, but great if you like nature and a panoramic view.

Beautiful spot in Rome city centre...we passed it on the way to our restaurant for dinner on my…read morework trip

The Capitoline Museum exhibits medieval art to ancient statues, and you can discover ancient Rome…read morehistory here. There are quite a few statues shouldn't be missed, such as Statue of Capitoline Venus, Bust of Medusa, Colossus of Constantine, The Capitoline She-wolf etc. The regular admission ticket cost €13, and I think it's totally worth it.