Vittoriano Santa Maria in Aracoeli and Capitol Hill Small Group Tour in Rome

Highlights

Find your way to the Piazza Venezia, where you'll meet your guide and embark on your 1.5-hour walking tour. First, see Mussolini's office and Napoleon's family palace, before climbing the steps of the Vittoriano. See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the statues that represent the virtues and regions of Italy adorning this monument to King Victor Emmanuel II. From the top of the monument, get panoramic views of the city and pause for some photo ops before entering the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, sections of which are preserved from the ancient Temple of Juno. This Franciscan Temple is a favorite for local weddings, so you just might catch one during your visit. Visit Michelangelo's Capitol Square, featuring a bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Giant Gemini, the Town Hall, and amazing views over the nearby Roman Forum.

Summary

Find your way to the Piazza Venezia, where you'll meet your guide and embark on your 1.5-hour walking tour. First, see Mussolini's office and Napoleon's family palace, before climbing the steps of the Vittoriano. See the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the statues that represent the virtues and regions of Italy adorning this monument to King Victor Emmanuel II. From the top of the monument, get panoramic views of the city and pause for some photo ops before entering the church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, sections of which are preserved from the ancient Temple of Juno. This Franciscan Temple is a favorite for local weddings, so you just might catch one during your visit. Visit Michelangelo's Capitol Square, featuring a bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius, the Giant Gemini, the Town Hall, and amazing views over the nearby Roman Forum.

Tour info

Duration

1.5 hours

Why take this tour?

Take a journey through Italian history and symbols on a fantastic 1.5 hour guided tour! Learn about one of Rome most spectacular and famous monuments: the Vittoriano. This huge modern building is symbol of the Independence of Italy and represents its values, regions and people. Your local expert guide will explain every detail of the building, its history, secrets, anectodes with the help of multimedia tools and visual reconstructions. From the top of it you will reach Capitol Hill and the Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli. It is the very center of the city where the Ancient Romans built the most important temples to Jupiter and Juno. You will see Marcus Aurelius horse statue, the Town Hall, Michelangelo's square and other great artworks.