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

Go! So peaceful and beautiful. Commune with the plants, pack a picnic, watch some bugs, enjoy all…read morethe ancient varieties of trees and flowers. Wonderful!

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)

How can you come to Rome and not see the iconic Trevi Fountain?…read more I highly recommend paying the two euros so that you can get front and center. It was more magnificent than I expected and the water was so blue! It was a very quick stop, but one we won't ever forget!

There's no shortage of beautiful ornate water works and fountains in Rome, even the small fixtures…read morethat are just meant as water spots for people and pets are works of art. As I learned, the fountains of Rome are not just for show, they're an important part of the area water network. Rome is fed by one of the most potent mountain spring aquifer sources in the world, pumping 525 MILLION GALLONS a day. The pressure on piping for that kind of quantity is immense, and reliable outflows are needed in addition to the water use privately. Hence the many fountains and watering points around Rome, all fit for drinking straight from the tap or filling your most handy water bottle. Trevi fountain is easily one of the most ornate however, giving you that feeling of it being an exquisite pool for the gods. It has a almost a grotto-like feel, with the original stonemasons opting to use large unworked boulders as part of the landscape where they affixed their finely sculpted masterpieces. The square that surrounds it is just jam packed full of people, so unless you are tall like me, be prepared to work your way in for a good shot. If you are looking for refreshment, you'll be waiting a long time here. There are smaller water sources nearby to splash your face and fill your bottle. While you could spend months trying to explore all the fountains of Rome, if you just have a couple days, this one if the must see. It lives up to its reputation in every way.

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!

I came I saw and I conquered. Wow, what a great place is this blessed City. You could spend hours…read morein this area. Great restaurants and shopping too.

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.

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.

The Fountain is beautiful! What amazing work done by Masters! It is a beautiful place to grab some…read morerest, take a picture, grab a bite to eat or just a drink.

On my first day in Rome, I was ready to see the sights. Since it was later in the day, I was…read morelooking for something that was quick and still open. Arco di Costantino, or the Arc of Constantine, fit the bill. Located in the same area of Rome as the Colosseum (and the majority of the ancient ruins), the Arc is open 24/7 and it's free. It's an impressive arc. Both in terms of its scale and the intricate design work. Walk around the Arc and marvel at the craftsmanship and the historical stories that are told through it. You might want to do a little research so you understand what you're looking at. Snap a couple of pictures and you're on the way. The Arc lights up at night which makes it a spectacle to see both during the day and when the sun goes down. The Arc of Constantine is not to be missed when visiting Rome!

Like other reviews have mentioned, the Arch of Constantine is the largest triumphal arch in Rome,…read moreand being located adjacent to the Colosseum, you can't miss it. Commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge, this arch was dedicated in 315 AD. The background of this confrontation arose out of a power struggle in the western Roman Empire. When Maxentius, who was favored in Rome, tried to claim the role of caesar,* then Constantine--who was son of Constantius, the previous augustus of the western Roman Empire, and favored in the northern regions--sought to defeat Maxentius and stake his own claim to lead as an augustus,* though he eventually settled for caesar later. From what can be considered either sectarian or providential historical accounts, divine providence or superstition was the reason Maxentius chose to leave the safety within Rome's walls and meet Constantine in battle outside the city fortifications. Ultimately when his army tried to retreat across the Milvian Bridge, the already damaged bridge collapsed and Max didn't leave with his life. This battle in 312 AD bore the significance of consolidating rule over Western Europe, and was attributed by Christian scholars as a turning point in Constantine's decision to convert to Christianity (since the emperor attributed the victory to divine intervention), thereby paving the path for this religion's prevalence in Europe and eventually over the rest of the Roman Empire. Getting back to the arch--the scenes on it depict the emperor shown battle and civilian duties, and it's established that the different artistic styles used were due to some sections of carved reliefs being taken from existing monuments of previous rulers. It's not clear whether including other rulers was to legitimize Constantine's position in relation to prior emperors, or if the builders simply used existing stone reliefs to save time. Logistical tips: - there is a fence surrounding the arch on all sides to protect it from the massive flows of tourists in the area. - free to visit. - I wish there was a little more info available on the spot since I had to do some google research to learn about the arch's background *essentially an augustus was the highest ranked ruler of the western or eastern Roman Empire. Under this, a caesar was the second in command, under each of the augusti, in a system named the Tetrarchy, where each half of the empire had a senior and junior leader. This was intended to promote a balance of power though ultimately led to civil unrest where rivals fought to gain control over each other. Bc yeah...people just can't be happy with what they have and always want more...

Took the twilight food walking tour through the Jewish"Ghetto" with Fabio. He was knowledgeable,…read morefriendly, funny and all around great! We visited about 6 different places and tried so many foods - I did not expect to be THIS FULL!! Personal faves included the pork stew, the SUPPLI, and the fried artichoke. Loved the tour, the history, and the experience. Will definitely check out an Eating Europe tour again in the future!

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.