Events and tours

Tour proposal in Rome

TOUR 1
Monumental Rome

After Via Veneto, famous for Fellini’s movie “La Dolce Vita”, and Piazza della Repubblica with the Najadi’s Fountain our promenade through the historical center starts with the famous Trevi Fountain until Piazza Navona (stop), always quite lively and pictoresque, with the Four Rivers Fountain, Bernini’s masterpiece. Along the way we will admire Piazza Colonna with the Column of Marcus Aurelius and the Pantheon, built in the 1st Century b.C. with the widest dome in the world (visit). Continue by coach to the Vatican, the heart of Christendom, passing by St. Angel’s Castle. Visit Saint-Peter’s Square and Saint-Peter’s Basilica to admire, among others, the Pietà by Michelangelo. Return to hotels or nearest point.

TOUR 2
Ancient Rome

Crossing the Quirinal Square, with the Presidential Palace, we arrive at Piazza Venezia towered by the imposing “Vittoriano”. The tour will continue on foot through the Capitol, a unique treasure of history and art, where Michelangelo’s noble architecture blends with Roman times masterpieces. The view from there over the Roman Forum, the most fascinating archaeological area in the world, will leave you breathless. We will then take a walk on Imperial Forums Avenue, admiring the ruins of: Julius Caesar’s Forum, the first one added to the nearby Roman Forum, Trajan’s Forum and its famous Column, Augustus’ Forum, built under the first of the Emperors. Next stop will be in front of the Coliseum, the most famous monument ever built, symbol itself of Rome’s majesty and eternity. Standing in the square are also Constantine Triumph Arch, exceptionally well preserved, and the ruins of the Temple of Venus and Rome. Proceed by bus, passing by the Circus Maximus and the Piramide Cestia, to St. Paul’s-outside-the-walls (visit) built where the Apostle of the People is buried. Return to the hotels or nearest points.

TOUR 3
Artistic Rome

Crossing the Aurelian Walls and the Park of Villa Borghese, we reach the Vatican Museums. During the visit you will admire: the Candelabra Gallery, the beautiful Tapestry Gallery, the interesting cartographic study in the Maps Gallery, the Raphael Rooms, entirely frescoed by the Master, and, above all, the Sistine Chapel, where Popes are elected, with the famous Genesis, and Last Judgement by Michelangelo, recently restored. Return to hotels or nearest point.

TOUR 4
Christian Rome

Passing by Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, we reach St. Mary Major (visit) the most beautiful Basilica dedicated to Mary Mother of Christ with gorgeous mosaics and the relics of Jesus’ cradle. Continue to St. John’s in Lateran (visit) cathedral of Rome and first Papal residence with masterpieces from Middle Ages to Baroque. Stop at the Holy Stairs. Through the first part of the Appian Way, with a view at the Domine Quo Vadis Chapel, we reach the Catacombs (Domitilla or St. Callixtus or St. Sebastian), the ancient underground Cemeteries and extraordinary expression of faith of the early Christians. The tour ends with a panoramic view of Caracalla Thermal Baths. Return to hotels or nearest point.

TOUR 8
Rome Illuminated

Rediscover Rome in a magical atmosphere created by romantic lighting. Tour starts from Via Veneto, the Dolce Vita street, then Piazza Barberini with the Triton Fountain by Bernini, Piazza Venezia with the “Vittoriano”, Via dei Fori Imperiali, the Coliseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Palatine, the Temple of Vesta, the Theatre of Marcello, the Capitol, Tiberine Island, the Synagogue, Castel St. Angelo, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica. During this panoramic visit of the city the guide will take you to visit the famous Trevi Fountain (do not forget to throw a coin in it in order to return to Rome) and Piazza Navona, the baroque square, cosmopolitan meeting place. Return to hotels or nearest point.

TOUR 9
Rome by night with dinner and music

SAME ITINERARY AS PER TOUR N°8.
After the tour enjoy an Italian dinner in a typical restaurant accompanied with music by one (or more) folkloric singers. Return to hotels or nearest point.

Tour by Open bus

• Running every day all year round.
• Frequency approximately every 15/20 minutes at every stop.
• Ticket purchasable on board the bus.
• Reduction: children under 6 are carried free of charge; between 6 and 12 years old junior fare.
• Validity starts from the moment of purchase.
• You can “hop-on hop-off” at any of our stops for the whole duration of your ticket (24 or 48 hours)
• 14 stops near the main sites of interest in the city centre (see map pag.12)
• Live commentary - Hostess on board.

Price per person:

24 hours € 19,00 (Junior € 10,00)
48 hours € 23,00 (Junior € 12,00)

Bus Stops:

1. Vastours - (Via Piemonte,34) each 45 min. approx.
2. Via Ludovisi - (corner with Via Cadore)
3. Piazza Barberini - (corner with Via della Purificazione)
4. Piazza della Repubblica - (in front of Hotel Exedra)
5. Santa Maria Maggiore - (Via Liberiana, 16)
6. Piazza Venezia - (Via dei Fori Imperiali - opposite Trajan’s Column)
7. Colosseo- (Via di San Gregorio) Not on holidays.
8. Circo Massimo - (Piazza Ugo La Malfa)
9. Isola Tiberina - (Piazza Monte Savello)
10. Corso Vittorio - (Piazza della Chiesa Nuova)
11. San Pietro - (Via della Conciliazione)
12. Castel Sant’Angelo - (Piazza di Ponte Sant’Angelo)
13. Ponte Umberto I - (Lungotevere Marzio, 14)
14. Piazza Augusto Imperatore

NB: Estimated frequency could be delayed due to traffic conditions.

“Rome, city of culture” – Events from February to March 2010

• From February to March 2010 – “The Roman Carnival”
  Museo di Roma, Piazza San Pantaleo 10, www.museodiroma.it – info: +39 060608
  The Carnival in Rome represents an appointment of big success and involves hundreds and hundreds of people every year. People become protagonists “King for one day” and forget for a while a life full of stress and restrictions. Admired from foreign travellers and visitors through the years it represented a source of inspiration for many artists.
  
  
• From February 18th to June 13th 2010 – “Caravaggio”
  Scuderie del Quirinale, Via XXIV Maggio 16, www.scuderiequirinale.it – info: +39 060608 info.sdq@palaexpo.it
  This exhibition was created to celebrate the anniversary of the IV Century of the death of this big artist. It is placed under the “Alto Patronato del Presidente della Repubblica”.
  
  
• From March to August 2010 – “I Giorni di Roma”
  Musei Capitolini, Piazza del Campidoglio 1, www.museicapitolini.org – info: +39 060608
  This exhibition shows wealthy ages full of changes, between the III Century B.C. and half of the II Century B.C.
  
  
• From February 26th to March 22nd 2010 – “Shakespeare Sonnets”.
  
  
• From November 15th to March 14th 2010 – “Boldrini and the italians in Paris between reality and impression”
  A grand exhibition dedicated to Giovanni Boldrini and the other Italian artists who stayed in Paris in the second half of the 19^th century. A journey among the biographical events of the three famous "Italians in Paris", De Nittis, Boldini, Zandomeneghi, in the places dear to modern Paris of that time; the teatres, the cafés, the boulevards, the ateliers of the famous artists and those dismissed by bohemian painters, meeting masterpieces by Vittorio Corcos, Antonio Mancini, Paul Helleu, Leon Bonnat, Telemaco Signorini, Serafino De Tivoli, which will be grouped into section.
  
  CHIOSTRO DEL BRAMANTE - Arco della Pace, 5.
  Tel. 066.880.903.5
  Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  Admission: € 10, reduced € 7,50

Roma Pass

The pass entitles holders to free admission to the first two visited museums and/or archaeological sites, full access to the public transport system, reduced tickets and discounts for any other visited museums and sites, as well as exhibitions, music events, theatre and dance performances and all other tourist services.

060608

It is the number to call for touristic and cultural multilingual information. The service also allows you to buy tickets for museums, exhibitions and events by credit card and then pick them up at the venue.
You can reach the service by calling (+39) 06 06 08 seven days a week from 9:00 am to 21:00 pm at the cost of a local call when in Italy.
The service together with ATAC (public transport) provides detailed information in real time on transport and mobility. Operators tell you the easiest route to follow to your destination. Aerial photographs and interactive maps provided by Seat Yellow Pages will help you find events and venues.