Hidden Gems of Ancient Rome: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Rome, Italy

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover Ancient Rome’s lesser-known ruins on this self-guided audio tour. In a city where ancient monuments blend into daily life, it’s easy to miss intriguing sights that are off the typical tourist trail. With a preplanned route and audio commentary from an archaeologist, this handy app-based tour takes you through the historical center highlighting the hidden stories behind the landmarks.

Experience Rome at your own pace with a solo walking tour
Explore with offline GPS without draining your data
Start and stop whenever you like for total flexibility
Access the tour instantly through your smartphone

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Lupa Capitolina
Piazza del Campidoglio, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Ara Pacis Museum
Lungotevere in Augusta, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Museo dell'Ara Pacis.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

25/05/2026 - 31/05/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
01/06/2026 - 03/06/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
04/06/2026 - 07/06/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
08/06/2026 - 14/06/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
15/06/2026 - 19/06/2026
Monday - Friday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
20/06/2026 - 21/06/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
22/06/2026 - 16/08/2026
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
17/08/2026 - 17/08/2026
Monday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
18/08/2026 - 17/06/2027
Monday - Sunday : 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Itinerary

Centro Storico (Pass By)

Capitoline Hill (Pass By)

Basilica of St Mark Evangelist at Campidoglio (Pass By)

Fontana del Facchino (Pass By)

Obelisk of Montecitorio (Pass By)

Aqua Virgo Roman aqueduct (Pass By)

Spanish Steps (Pass By)

Fontana del Babuino (Pass By)

Piazza del Popolo (Pass By)

Porta del Popolo (Pass By)

Mausoleum of Augustus (Pass By)

Ara Pacis Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.