Departing from the Circus Maximus, the largest stadium in the ancient Rome, designed for chariot racing (ludi circenses) and other events, we will head to the Aventine hill, one of the seven hills of Rome.
It is considered the “hill of poetry”. Influenced by its peaceful beauty, great poets such as D’Annunzio and Carducci sang of its splendor in their verses. We will visit the Orange Garden, the famous garden filled with orange trees and flowers from where we can admire a breathtaking overview over the Eternal City. We will visit the Basilica of St. Sabina, one of the most ancient churches of Rome, S. Alessio and the so-called “keyhole” of the Aventine hill.
This tour ends at the church of st. Maria in Cosmedin (where the Truth Mouth lies). I will direct you to delicious and authentic Roman food to end our tour right.
Guided tour with a local with an educational background in tourism.
If you have young children prices are lower or free. Please message me for details.
My name is Esther, I'm from Rome and I'm a tour leader. As a Roman I like to offer new, original experiences to people interested in discover the hidden Rome behind the most famous places of the eternal city. I can be your real, human contact in Rome and I can also organize your transfer from the airport and give you other options about things to do in Rome and in the surrounding area and suggestions about restaurants and accomodation. I've studied Art at the University and I'm studying foreign languages for my job to work with people proceeding by different countries. At the moment I work in Spanish, English and Portuguese language, and of course in Italian, my mother tongue. I hope to see you soon in my city! Full profile
