Santa Maria in Trastevere tours, things to do and tickets

This tour is one of our most popular walking tour offered, which will bring you from the Campidoglio, Theater of Marcello and into the Jewish ghetto where you can find the biggest synagogue of Rome. From there it's only a short walk over to the famous lovely square "Campo di'Fiori" where are everyday markets going on. From there we will hop over the oldest bridge in Rome on to the Tiber Island, and up to the Trastevere district where the tour will end on the square Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere.

After your paid the booking fee there will be no extra cost except tips to the tour guide but only in case you liked the tour.

A walking tour to discover the ancient district of Trastevere. This neighborhood is still considered today one of the authentical original areas of Rome. It became famous for food and wine and today it is a perfect place to understand the development of the city especially in the Middle Ages. Here, in fact, we will visit many important Churches created in those times with incredible decorations and mosaics. We will have the opportunity to visit a XVI Villa too, in order to enjoy the Renaissance work of Raphael, whose lover lived in this district. We can consider this district of Rome a Museum at the open air.
Some of the highlights of this Tour:

- Villa Farnesina
- Santa Maria in Trastevere
- Walking throught the characteristic roads of the district
- Santa Cecilia in Trastevere
- Crypt of Santa Cecilia in Trastevere

- Marble statues of Roman and Greek Gods

Trastevere means "beyond the river" and it is considered one of the most typical disctrict of Rome. Along this 2.5-hour tour you not only will discover Trastevere and its cosy alleys and hidden corners, but will sample the typical Italian and Roman street food. You will discover district's landmark such as the church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, risen around the first Christian community in Rome, Sistus Bridge, named after the pope who commissioned its restoration in 16th century, or Piazza Trilussa, dedicated to one of the most famous Roman dialect poet. This group tour will not exceed 14 people, so that instead of a tour, you will feel like wandering the city in a friendly atmosphere.

Trastevere is Rome’ beating heart, a vibrant neighbourhood with local favourite hangout spots, authentic restaurants and winery shops.
Join our passionate foodie guide and immerse yourself in its enchanting history, taste and smells. Sample the best local street food classics, as pizza, suppli, gelato and something more while meeting the truly “trasteverini”, the vendors and artisans who have been living and working there for generations.
This delicious 2.5 h walking tour will show you the best bites of this buzzing area across the Tiber River. Explore the history of the ancient Byzantine style church Santa Maria in Trastevere, while savouring the crunchy Roman style pizza from the famous bakery since 1870. Visit one of Rome’s outdoor markets and discover the most traditional roman apetizer - suppli.
Cap off your culinary journey with the iconic artisanal gelato in the best local bar.
Limited to 10 people, this tour offers a personal sightseeing experience.

Trastevere is one of the most beloved areas of the city! This 2.5 hours street food and walking tour starts from Tiberine Island. This neighborhood which is a labyrinth made of tiny streets, small shops, and any kind of eateries - whose name means "across the Tiber" - hides a lot of historical spots too: among them, Piazza Trilussa, dedicated to a famous Roman poet, the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, probably the first Christian church in Rome, and a lot more. Local food is without doubt the leitmotiv of the tour itself, as Trastevere is full of both typical Roman takeaways and restaurants. 

Discover Rome’s Trastevere district by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location.

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Highlights include:
• Walk along Rome’s Trastevere and visit Porta Settimiana, Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere, and lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Solve clues to find local stories and hidden gems as you explore.
• Discover where the house of Cecilia used to be, the Christian martyr executed during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Welcome to the beating heart of Rome! Discover the Hidden Corners of the Eternal City.

The private tour will begin with a nice stroll around the flower market in Campo de’ Fiori, the living square by definition. Continuing the walking you will find yourself surrounded by the historically popular houses of the Jewish Ghetto, a fascinating ancient Jewish district where you will admire the Synagogue and the beautiful fountain of Turtles.

A little farther on, you will cross the old pedestrian bridge of Ponte Sisto on the way to the most picturesque neighborhood of Rome, Trastevere, a magic place with plenty of traditional restaurants and cafès in which you will discover, hidden by the narrow cobblestone streets, the stunning Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere.

You can choose to add the most beautiful and elegant vintage cars with drivers in Rome among Rolls Royce, Bentley, Cadillac, and Excalibur... for a unique three-hour tour visiting the most representative places in Rome.

Immerse yourself in the "other" Rome, untouched by the constant change of the city. A unique combination of fantastic views, romantic alleys, 4th-century basilicas, and temples of the Roman Republic.

You will be guided by one of our local, certified tour guides.

Highlights:
Our first destination is the "Piazzale Giuseppe Garibaldi". Enjoy the green surroundings, the unique views over Rome, and the "Fontana dell'Aqua Paola".
Then follows the place where the apostle Peter was crucified.
Then we enter "Trastevere" with a visit to the second most important Marian church in the world "Santa Maria in Trastevere".
It is followed by "San Crisogono".
Then we discover the basilica "San Francesco a Ripa" with a masterpiece of Bernini.
Then we visit the Basilica "Santa Cecilia in Trastevere" from the 5th century.
On the Tiber island, we will search for the relics of Apostle Bartholomew.
The highlight of the tour is the "Forum Boarium" and "Santa Maria in Cosmedin" with the "Bocca della Verità".

Our tour will assist you upon the discovery of some of the lesser-known yet more charming and characteristic roads in Trastevere around The Basilica di Santa Maria in Trastevere. “She” is considered one of the most ancient churches in all of Rome, dating back to 320 A.D. And thanks to our golf car tour, we will be plunged into a magical atmosphere and see Rome as the Romans do. The Rome, made up of local shops and balconies decorated with flowers, 17th century doorways, courtyards and pretty condominiums. Trastevere is that part of Rome, that even now after all this time still transmits that genuine untouched sensation of antiquity in one of the most visited cities in the world. We will cross the Tiber River to experience the second part of our tour. Here you may have to prepare yourself for it is quite easy for the traveller to fall in love with the Jewish district.