Experience the magic of Christmas in Rome with a walking tour that showcases the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through iconic landmarks, soak in the festive atmosphere, and learn fascinating local anecdotes from your knowledgeable guide.
Experience the magic of Christmas in Rome with a walking tour that showcases the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through iconic landmarks, soak in the festive atmosphere, and learn fascinating local anecdotes from your knowledgeable guide.
- Piazza Navona - Established in the 15th century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most enchanting and well-loved squares. It is built on the site of the ancient “Stadium of Domitian,” a horseshoe-shaped arena for foot races from the 1st century AD. The square features three stunning fountains: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del…
- Piazza Navona - Established in the 15th century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most enchanting and well-loved squares. It is built on the site of the ancient “Stadium of Domitian,” a horseshoe-shaped arena for foot races from the 1st century AD. The square features three stunning fountains: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro, and Fontana del Nettuno.
- Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi - The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is located in Piazza Navona, Rome. Designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X, whose family palace, the Palazzo Pamphili, faced the piazza, as did the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, which Innocent sponsored.
The fountain’s base is a basin from which travertine rocks rise to support four river gods, topped by a replica of an Egyptian obelisk adorned with the Pamphili family emblem of a dove with an olive branch. Together, they symbolize four major rivers from the continents where papal authority had spread: the Nile for Africa, the Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, and the Río de la Plata for the Americas.
- St. Peter’s Square - St. Peter’s Square is a grand plaza situated directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome. At its center stands an ancient Egyptian obelisk, erected in its current location in 1586. Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed the square nearly a century later, incorporating massive Doric colonnades, four columns deep, which embrace visitors in “the maternal arms of Mother Church.” A granite fountain by Bernini in 1675 complements another fountain by Carlo Maderno from 1613.
- Via Condotti - Via Condotti is a bustling and stylish street in Rome. It begins at the base of the Spanish Steps and is named after conduits or channels that carried water to the Baths of Agrippa. In Roman times, it was one of the streets crossing the ancient Via Flaminia, allowing people who crossed the Tiber to reach the Pincio hill.
- Terrazza del Pincio - The Pincian Hill is one of the most romantic and scenic spots in the capital. It is part of Villa Borghese and lies within the Aurelian Walls. The terrace overlooks Piazza del Popolo and Villa Medici. Ancient Romans built villas and gardens (horti) here.
- Piazza di Spagna - Piazza di Spagna, located at the foot of the Spanish Steps, is one of Rome’s most renowned squares. It is named after the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See. Nearby is the famous Column of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the center of the square is the renowned Fontana della Barcaccia, dating to the early Baroque period, sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his son, the more famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
- Trinita dei Monti - The church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, often simply called Trinità dei Monti, is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance titular church in Rome. It is known for its prominent position above the Spanish Steps, which lead down to Piazza di Spagna. The church and its surrounding area, including Villa Medici, are French State property.
- Piazza del Popolo - Piazza del Popolo is a large urban square in Rome, designed in neoclassical style between 1811 and 1822 by architect Giuseppe Valadier. The name in modern Italian means “People’s Square.” In the northeast corner of the piazza is the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. For centuries, Piazza del Popolo was a site for public executions, the last of which occurred in 1826.
- Piazza della Rotonda - This square faces the Pantheon, and the monument defines it so much that many Romans simply call it “the square of the Pantheon.” In the 19th century, the piazza was particularly known for its bird market, where sellers brought cages with live parrots, nightingales, owls, and other birds.
- Palazzo Poli - Palazzo Poli is a palace that forms the backdrop to the famous Trevi Fountain. The 16th-century palace, built in the Baroque style, is part of a single ensemble with the Trevi Fountain. Today, the palace houses the National Museum of Graphics and Design, showcasing graphic works by renowned contemporary artists.
- Pantheon - The Pantheon is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Rome. It is a splendid example of the Christian reutilization of a sacred building originally dedicated to all gods. It stands in the heart of the ancient Campus Martius, in one of Rome’s lowest areas, with its imposing facade dominating the southern side of Piazza della Rotonda. In 1870, the Pantheon became the shrine of the kings of Italy and hosts the remains of Victor Emanuel II, Humbert I, and Margaret of Savoy. Raffaello Sanzio, the supreme artist of the Renaissance, is also buried in the Pantheon.
- Fontana del Pantheon - At the center of the piazza is the Fontana del Pantheon, topped by an Egyptian obelisk. The fountain was commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII and is located in Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, in front of the Roman Pantheon. It was designed by Giacomo Della Porta in 1575 and sculpted from marble by Leonardo Sormani.
- Campo de’ Fiori - In the morning, Campo de’ Fiori is a lively marketplace that transforms into a nightlife hub in the evening, all within a beautiful historical setting. Piazza Campo de’ Fiori was once a site for executions. A statue in the center of the piazza commemorates Giordano Bruno, created in 1888 and placed at the exact location of his execution.

- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Local guide
- Small group limited to a maximum of 14 people
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Take this holiday tour of Rome during the Christmas season, and catch sight of some of the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through Rome by foot with your guide, and pass by the Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Via del Corso. Along your tour, stop at Pincio Gardens (Monte Pincio) and in St. Peter’s Square to see the Christmas tree near the Vatican….
Take this holiday tour of Rome during the Christmas season, and catch sight of some of the city’s best holiday displays. Stroll through Rome by foot with your guide, and pass by the Spanish Steps, Navona Square, and Via del Corso. Along your tour, stop at Pincio Gardens (Monte Pincio) and in St. Peter’s Square to see the Christmas tree near the Vatican. Let your tour guide take you to the streets of the Eternal city, enjoy the Christmas atmosphere and listen about the history of Rome and anectodes known only to locals!
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.