Tours and Tickets to Experience Rome Via del Corso
Rome Via del Corso
- Via del Corso runs north to south, ending at Piazza Venezia.
- Lined with boutiques, Via del Corso is a must-visit for people who love to shop.
- The street has narrow sidewalks and two lanes of traffic in most sections, and is often crowded, so take care when walking.
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It’s free to stroll down Rome’s Via del Corso on your own, but this shop-lined street is a highlight of many city tours. Go on foot, by golf cart, with an e-bike, or with a private driver, and learn about the sights along the thoroughfare. Walking tours start at around €40, while private driving tours are upwards of €300.
In addition to dozens of shops along the street and inside the Alberto Sordi Gallery, Via del Corso is home to a number of A-list attractions. Visit an art exhibition at Palazzo Bonaparte, the collection at the Doria Pamphilj Palace, and the historic churches of San Marcello al Corso and Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso.
The final stretch of Via del Corso on the northern end near Piazza del Popolo is closed to traffic 24 hours a day, so it’s ideal for a stroll without the hassle of navigating narrow, crowded sidewalks. The southern stretch near Piazza Venezia is generally open to traffic, but is occasionally reserved for pedestrians during events and festivals.
Yes, this main street is often used as a venue for festivals, parades, and events such as concerts and fashion shows—especially on the northern end near Piazza del Popolo. One of the biggest happenings of the year on Via del Corso is the Carnevale celebrations (generally taking place in February or March), with floats, music, and costumed revelers.
Via del Corso is bookended by two transportation hubs—Piazza Venezia and Piazza del Popolo—both of which have stops for several bus lines in or near the square. You can also reach the northern end of Via del Corso by taking metro line A (Flaminio station) or tram 2 (Flaminio stop).