Rome: Guided Small Group Walking Tour of City Highlights
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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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 travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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 716 reviews
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Marcus_H, Jun 2026
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.
Harlene_S, Jun 2026
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!
Bianca_R, Jun 2026
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.
Michal_T, Jun 2026
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! ☀️🏛️
Florencia_H, Jun 2026
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.
Kaden_W, Jun 2026
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!
Debbie_L, Jun 2026
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!
Jonathan_F, May 2026
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!
Jennifer_D, May 2026
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!
Ingrid_C, May 2026
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!
Jim_T, May 2026
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!
Sherri_W, May 2026
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!
Erika_S, May 2026
Fast paced, informative tour. Highly recommend. Our guide was young, highly knowledgeable and spoke perfect English
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the fast-paced and informative experience and appreciated your guide’s knowledge and clarity. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Alastair_K, May 2026
Short tour around key sites. Lots of information and recommendations to explore further on our own time.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the introduction to Rome’s key sites and found the information and recommendations helpful. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Johan_S, Apr 2026
- excellent guide and experience. Optmized two hours. Very good tour and a lot of interesting information
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience and made the most of your time with an excellent guide. We truly appreciate your kind words!
Claudia_K, Apr 2026
We booked a private tour with our family of 14. Sharon not only showed us the classic sights such as Piazza Nova, the Spanish Staird, the Trevi Fountain etc. but also shared lots of interesting insights with is. We had an absolutely charming, entertaining and informative tour with her. We can’t recommend her highly enough and hope everyone enjoys the tour as much as we did.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear your family enjoyed the private tour with Sharon. It’s great to know she made the experience both informative and entertaining while sharing so many insights about Rome’s highlights. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation!
Michael_E, Apr 2026
Great initial introduction in to the history of Rome and its characters and the amazing buildings and architecture. Our tour guide Tsion was very knowledgable and very passionate. Allow time to get to the meeting point as there are a few closed pavements at the moment.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your introduction to Rome’s history and architecture with Tsion. We truly appreciate your helpful tip about the meeting point and your kind words!
Ricardo_F, Apr 2026
Friendly and knowledgeable , great experience to know the surroundings, and give us feedback of places to eat
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you had a great experience and found the tour friendly and informative. We’re also glad the local food recommendations were helpful. We truly appreciate your support!
Samantha_B, Apr 2026
Great tour to start your trip. Sila was knowledgeable and gave great tips for other places to see. You do not enter any of the buildings.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad the tour was a great start to your trip and that Sila’s knowledge and helpful tips added to your experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Rome!
Kimberly_G, Apr 2026
Sharon was the most wonderful tour guide! She deftly moved us through the crowded streets of Rome (on Good Friday with a new pope), and showed us many of the important spots, as well as several "off the beaten path" locations that only a local would know. She also gave information about how to get tickets at the bigger sites, rattling times off from memory. We booked through Viator, who made it very easy. Thanks Sharon! :)
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a wonderful experience with Sharon and enjoyed both the iconic and hidden spots of Rome. Your kind words about her knowledge and guidance mean a lot! 😊
Daniella_D, Mar 2026
Great way to start off our trip to Rome! This tour gives you the basics of must see attractions in Rome plus some hidden gems!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and discovered both the highlights and hidden gems of Rome. 😊
Anindya_S, Mar 2026
A very informative tour of some of Eternal city's most important spots and their historical background. Castia as our tour guide was amazing and polite. She guided us through the iconic spots with elan and the overall experience was very romantic
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the informative and romantic experience exploring Rome with Castia. We truly appreciate your kind words! 😊
Ruth_D, Mar 2026
Booked this tour on the day. Saw the main sights in the “new” Rome on a Sunday morning starting at 10.am. It was a small group and our guide Domenica was friendly and informative. It was very busy everywhere! Would recommend booking the earliest/latest tours to avoid the crowds!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Ruth! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Domenica and saw the highlights of Rome. Great tip on avoiding the crowds! 🏛️✨
Kelly_P, Feb 2026
From start to finish one of the best walking tours! Sharon was one of the best guides we have ever had on a tour, you can feel her love of Rome! She was so fun and kept everyone engaged!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your amazing review! 😊 We’re so glad you enjoyed Sharon’s tour and felt her love for Rome. 🧡
Vicki_P, Dec 2025
The tour guide, Sharon, was very knowledgeable. She took us to places expected and unexpected. All were good. I would definitely recommend. 5/5 👍🏼
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you, Vicki! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and Sharon’s guidance. We appreciate your recommendation!
Shashwat_S, Nov 2025
Yousouf is a great guide. He knows his history well and communicates with poise and patience so that people can understand.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you, Shashwat! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour with Yousouf — he’ll be thrilled to hear your kind words!
Robert_S, Oct 2025
We waited for over an hour and a half and never saw anyone at the supposed meeting point. Multiple email correspondence with the provider never got us any closer to the group.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re very sorry for the frustration this caused and understand how disappointing it must have been. Our team did everything possible to guide you to the meeting point in real time, but unfortunately, despite our efforts, you were unable to locate the guide. The rest of the group was able to join the tour as scheduled, and we sincerely regret that it didn’t work out for you.
Your feedback is valuable, and we’ll use it to improve our communication and guest support to help prevent similar situations in the future!
Jennifer_T, Oct 2025
Polina was amazing and it was the perfect amount of information to learn on our tour. Thank you so much for making our morning special.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Jennifer! We're so happy you enjoyed your morning exploring Rome with Polina — she’ll be thrilled to know she made your tour special!
tashacacic, Oct 2025
Excellent and informative tour with Christian. His historical knowledge, plus his efficiency amongst the crowds made for a fantastic tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Tasha! We're so glad you enjoyed your tour with Christian — his knowledge and smooth guiding skills always make exploring Rome a fantastic experience!
Sagar_B, Sep 2025
Excellent tour , highly recommend Sila as a tour guide. Very informative and friendly. She also gave us great recomme
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Sagar! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and found Sila both informative and friendly. She’ll be happy to hear your kind words!
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