Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights
Recommended by 97% of travellers
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Rome, Italy
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Make the most of your time in Rome and cover the city's A-list attractions without the hassle of a map and guidebook with this small-group walking tour. Navigate the crowds more efficiently with a guide as you stroll through Rome's historic center. Marvel at must-see attractions such as the Trevi Fountain, Pantheon, and more with insights from your guide.
- Check off the major highlights in Rome's city center
- Toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain and admire the Pantheon's exterior
- Visit Trajan's Forum and Piazza Venezia for ancient Roman history
- Get an overview of the area even if you're short on time
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour
- Local Tour Guide
- City Highlights
- Hidden Gems
- Entry to Pantheon
- Food and Drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piazza d'AracoeliVia di S. Venanzio, 8, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Our guide will be waiting at Piazza d’Aracoeli, under the pine trees in the center of the park, holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time, as late arrivals are not eligible for a refund.
End point
- Piazza Navona, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most iconic squares, lined with lively restaurants ideal for dining with a view. We’ll happily point you to the best nearby eateries, bars, and rooftop terraces.
Itinerary
1
Piazza d'Aracoeli
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Piazza Venezia / Ancient City
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Trajan's Forum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Trevi Fountain
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Galleria Sciarra
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Pantheon
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Piazza Navona
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 743 reviews
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Sharon was great! We even took her restaurant recommendation for dinner the next day and ran into her there, so you know she’s a genuine person! Would definitely book again!
Sila was very knowledgeable and an excellent guide!! Would highly recommend her and a walking tour!!
Excellent tour guide. Small group of 11 today. Lots of interesting areas visited and very good information from our guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Hickey! Awesome to hear you enjoyed the tour with our guide and that the small group felt just right. Those interesting spots really make Rome come alive, don’t they?
Very informative just the right amount of information and I learned a lot! Dan was happy to answer any questions. His English was excellent and it was well worth it..
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Jyoti! So glad to hear you enjoyed the tour with Dan. It's awesome that his English and information hit the mark for you!
Sharon is a brilliant guide. Fun and knowledgeable, really enjoyed the tour a lot, would recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Barry! So glad you enjoyed the tour with Sharon—she really knows how to make Rome come alive, doesn't she? Thanks for the recommendation!
Good tour and info we enjoyed it a lot. Lots of good infos. We liked the local knowledge and interesting location
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Sahand! So glad you enjoyed all the local insights and those fascinating spots. It's awesome to hear you had such a great time with us!
Perfect first day introduction to the beautiful city of Rome. Our tour guide Anna was knowledgeable, personable and fun to spend a few hours with as we walked around the historic city center. I highly recommend the small group tour as they were so many times we weaved in and out of giant crowds with groups of 40 people with one tour guide holding a flag or umbrella, trying to keep their audio earbuds in while we they attempted to see over the masses of other people in their group. Anna gave us some great recommendations for places to go and see, and was quite knowledgeable about food and directed us to the best gelato shop ever!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Darlene! Anna really does have a magic touch, doesn’t she? So glad you slipped past those giant crowds and found that gelato treasure—nothing beats discovering Rome with a pro like her.
Sharon was amazing! She was knowledgeable and entertaining and truly a gem. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Hey Ann! So thrilled to hear you loved hanging out with Sharon. She's quite the gem, isn't she?
The guide was fantastic, and the tour itself was great for giving some history as well as helping understand the ways to move through the city without issue.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
We really appreciate your review, Daniel! So happy you enjoyed the tour with us.
A solid walking tour of Rome - note that you only spend 5-10 mins per stop so think of it more as an introduction to the city rather than an in-depth tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, Eric, for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great time.
Great trip, with lots of interesting learnings about the history. Mary was a fantastic guide and made the experience even more enjoyable!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much, Joseph! We're so glad Mary made the tour special for you.
It was a nice 2-hour long tour. Guide Dan was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of interesting info about Rome.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you so much, Oleg! We're so glad Dan made the tour special for you.
Is just walking points that you can do on your own. If you do a bit of research you could save your money.
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that some of the locations included on the tour can also be visited independently. However, the experience is designed to bring these highlights together with a guide who provides context, history, and local insights throughout the route, allowing guests to explore the city without having to plan the itinerary themselves.
We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not provide the value you expected, and we appreciate your comments. We’ll continue reviewing guest feedback to ensure the experience delivers a worthwhile and engaging introduction to Rome.
Sharon was very knowledgeable and entertaining. She kept is off of the hot streets the best she could on a hot day. Highly recommend!
I had an amazing experience with the Tour Guide Sharon! She was well-prepared and showed us some remarkable spots in the City. Totally recommend!
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you, Leonhard! We’re thrilled Sharon made your Rome walking tour such an amazing experience. We’re glad you enjoyed discovering the city’s remarkable spots and appreciated her preparation and knowledge. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Incredible information! We had Maham, who was very personal and friendly. Highly recommend! Felt like we got inside information from a true local.
Response from Host, Sept 2026
Thank you, Steven! We’re delighted Maham made your tour so personal, friendly, and informative. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed her local insights and felt like you were getting a true insider’s perspective. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
There is quite a bit of walking so plan the rest of your day accordingly.
Pamela was our guide. She was vibrant, knowledgeable, and fun. I highly recommend requesting Pamela as your guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Laura, for your great review! We’re delighted to hear that Pamela made the tour vibrant, fun, and informative. We appreciate your helpful note about the walking and your recommendation to request Pamela. We hope to welcome you again in Rome!
Very interesting information given by Sharon who is a very friendly tour guide. She was very good at tailoring to her audience. I thoroughly enjoyed the morning.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Alex! We're delighted you enjoyed the Rome City Highlights Walking Tour with Sharon. We're glad her friendly approach and ability to tailor the tour to the group made your morning so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you back soon!
We had a walking tour with Pamela, she shared great insights about Rome, had great energy and prioritized the safety of the full group. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the tour with Pamela and appreciated her insights and care for the group.
Good tour for the price.
We like the organized tours but probably could easily do it on your own.
Was a little disappointed it didn’t include Spanish steps. Guide was good.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found your guide knowledgeable. We appreciate your comments and will take your feedback about the Spanish Steps into consideration. We hope to welcome you back on another tour in Rome!
The tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. They were a native English speaker and easy to understand. We saw a lot of the major attraction in Rome in an efficient time frame, with plenty of time to check trevi fountain, grab gelato, and take a bathroom break. I would do this tour again! She stopped us in shady locations but didn't keep us standing for long periods.
Anna was an excellent tour guide with great enthusiasm and passion for Rome. We learned a lot and would recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore some key highlights of the city
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring Rome with Anna. Her enthusiasm and passion for the city truly shine through. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another adventure! ☀️🏛️
We had Dan as our tour guide, and it was truly a unique experience. He showed us so many hidden gems throughout Rome that we never would have discovered on our own. He was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and shared helpful tips for making the most of our time in the city. He also gave us recommendations for day trips, local food spots, free attractions, and other must-see places. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Rome!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour with Dan and discovered so many hidden gems in Rome. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon.
Great value! Great tips on places to visit. Lots of rich history walked for about and hour and a half.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found the tips and history helpful. We hope to see you again soon!
Sharon was our tour guide, and what a rockstar! So knowledgeable about history of Rome & the city center! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the walking tour with Sharon and appreciated her knowledge and energy. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Sharon was an excellent guide, I enjoyed the tour, he insights were excellent. It was perfectly paced for late afternoon.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted you enjoyed the tour and Sharon’s insights. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Sharon was phenomenal! We learned a lot! We would highly Recommend her and this tour.Great experience. Thank you!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review, Jennifer! We're thrilled you had such a great experience with Sharon and enjoyed learning along the way. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
An excellent introduction to many of Rome's sightseeing attractions. Knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your introduction to Rome’s highlights and that your guide made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon in Rome!
Too much detail about things most people don't care about, but interesting tour including Trevi Fountain.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad you still found the tour interesting and enjoyed visiting highlights like the Trevi Fountain. We also appreciate your comments regarding the level of detail, and we will share this with our team as we continue improving the experience. We hope to welcome you again in Rome!
Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and I loved the background info and she had pictures to help explain the history. I learned things I would have not known without taking the tour. I would highly recommend tours with Carpe Diem.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the tour and found the historical insights and visuals helpful. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
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