Pantheon, Piazza Navona and Hidden Gems Small-Group Tour
Description
Small and intimate group walking tour of max 12 people. Discover many points of interests in one tour! Enter the Pantheon and discover the secrets of the biggest solid concrete dome in the world, including an incredible light effect happening only few days per year, which was only discovered in recent years! Learn the secrets of the center of Rome and how the ancient city ended up being underground the modern one. Discover the hidden gems of the center of Rome, for example: What’s the story of the elephant statue behind the Pantheon? That was a prank of an artist to a friar! And what about the optical illusion in the church where people queue to look in the mirror? That was a “marketing” campaign in the 1600s! This experience is for you if you don’t want to confine yourself to the obvious landmarks and want to live a different and more authentic experience of Rome made also of tidbits and urban legends that you don’t find in the guidebooks.
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Itinerary
While admiring the gigantic columns of the Temple of Hadrian, you'll learn of some ancient gossip. You'll be surprised of the love triangle of the emperor Hadrian and the tragic end of the love of his life
This church hides some of the most incredible optical illusions of the city. Most travelers tough stop at the first one, and very few (like us!) will discover the other illusions of this building.
You'll enter the Pantheon and discover the secrets of the biggest solid concrete dome in the world, including an incredible light effect happening only few days per year, which was only discovered in recent years!
In this cute little square where kids play soccer after school, you'll learn the story of two artists that didn't like each other.. and showed that through sculptures!
Have you ever heard of Caravaggio? If you haven't, after this tour you will never forget him. He's one of the most famous painters of the past, loved by everyone for his very realistic and dramatic paintings, that almost look like photographs
One of the most famous and beautiful squares of Rome. But we won't just stop at the surface like most tourists do..
(from outside) Many travelers visit Piazza Navona, but very few know what's beneath it! We'll get a glimpse from the street level of the ancient Roman stadium of Domitian, where the athletic games were taking place 2000 years ago!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Conveniently located in central Rome, this tour is easy to reach from landmarks like the Colosseum and the Vatican, and leaves you perfectly placed to continue exploring the city afterwards
- This tour is also suitable for children
- Each participant is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Pantheon, that matches their full name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed
- Please remember that during this experience you will also visit holy areas and clothing must be appropriate for the visit. Please wear clothing that covers at least the shoulders and knees
Reviews(85)
amazing tour and very insightful
Thank you so much! 😊
We were in Rome over New Year's Eve, from the 25th to the 26th, and had previously booked a tour with Federica as our tour guide. The tour this July was arranged individually for my 60th birthday along with friends. Federica did not disappoint us this time either. She lives and loves her job as a tour guide and brings "Italy History to Life." I can wholeheartedly recommend the Live Virtual Guide with its tours. They were always entertaining, interesting, and educational walks through the "hidden gems" in Rome. Thank you, Federica - and the entire "Live Virtual Guide" team!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such wonderful words! 😊 We're super happy you enjoyed the tour with Federica for your birthday!
The best tour so far, very special and personal experience. Our guide made the places and stories come to life. So glad we booked this tour, very worth it, would recommend to our friends and family.
Thank you so much for your beautiful words! We're really happy you enjoyed the tour with us! 😊
Our tour with Federica was the best experience we had in Rome. We spent days wandering around, enjoying the views, food, and drinks the city had to offer, without noticing the small details in every corner that create Rome’s unique aura. This is not a historical tour filled with Wikipedia-style lectures here and there — it’s an anthropological look at Rome’s past from a fun and engaging perspective. We can’t wait to come back and do more tours with them!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such beautiful words! 😊🙏🏻 we’re so happy you enjoyed the tour with Federica and we hope to see you again real soon! 🙌
Federka was knowledgeable and very fun to tour with. She brought the oast to life fir me and was able to answer all questions. Her tours are terrific and my only regret was that i did not get to spend more time learning about Ancient Rome with Federika. I believe she so much information to share that two hours is just not enough time. They way she tells the history is exciting and fun which makes the tour time fly by. Steven Rodriguez
Thank you so much Steven for taking the time to write such beautiful words! 🧡 we’re so happy that you enjoyed the tour with Federica! We hope to see you real soon next time you’re in Rome!
Great tour getting to see the parts of Rome that are easily missed unless you have someone to show you. Tour has a capacity of just 12 so its very easy to participate. Our tour guide was Federica and she delivered the tour with great enthusiasm and fantastic story telling.Don,t think twice about booking an LVG tour its worth every cent.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such wonderful words! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour with Federica :)
Our guide was very knowledgeable and did a fantastic job.
Thank you so much! :)
A wonderful experience—discovering non-touristy things that few others offer is always a pleasure.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Fabulous job by Federica by giving highlights along with photos and additional information! Made for a fun and informative tour! Well done but wished the underground had been open( no fault of the company)
Thank you so much for your kind words, we're so happy you enjoyed the tour with Federica! 😊 Hope to see you again soon next time and hopefully with the underground too! 😊
Definitely select this tour as you skip the entrance lines which are extremely long; even within there are times you circumvent long waits! Davide was excellent and gave such a wonderful narrative making it informative for the tour! He knows the important aspects and always gave time for questions!! Your tge right length enough to capture more than the highlights!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
