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Rome: From the Empire to the Pope Free Tour

9.3 (60)

Join a Rome history tour from the Pantheon to St. Peter’s Square. Explore Piazza Navona, Campo de’ Fiori, and Castel Sant’Angelo while discovering how Rome transformed from ancient empire to Renaissance and Baroque capital.

Provided by Scandic Tours

2 hours

1:00 PM, 3:30 PM

2 hours

1:00 PM, 3:30 PM

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Rome: A Walk Down History Lane

9.0 (51)

Explore the grandeur of Ancient Rome on a walking tour. Visit the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Capitoline Hill, taking in all the views of the historical hub of Rome.

Provided by Scandic Tours

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

2 hours

10:00 AM, 1:00 PM

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Rome's Art Free Tour: Who Killed Caravaggio

9.8 (1,047)

Come to see some of the most iconic sites of the Eternal City. Monumental piazzas and baroque marvels will reveal their deepest, darkest secrets. Priceless paintings and ancient artifacts will never appear the same once you discover their message.

Provided by What About Tours

2 hours

5:00 PM

2 hours

5:00 PM

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The Original Ghost & Mystery Free Tour of Rome by Night

9.6 (1,536)

A spooky night tour dedicated to Rome's most haunted district. Discover the creepiest places of the eternal city and hear stories of violence, brutality and terrible crimes.

Provided by What About Tours

1h 30min

8:00 PM

1h 30min

8:00 PM

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Free Tour of City Center of Rome

9.7 (1,375)

Embark on a captivating expedition through Rome's rich history. Experience the legacies of powerful families, explore hidden gems, and witness iconic landmarks. Join us on this unique and copyrighted-free tour. Limited spots are available.

Provided by What About Tours

2h 15min

11:00 AM

2h 15min

11:00 AM

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Heart of Rome Tour

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Discover the heart of the Eternal City on this free walking tour of Rome’s historic center. Explore Baroque art, majestic architecture, and local life while uncovering the legends and curiosities of Ancient Rome.

Provided by klodian

2h 30min

9:20 AM, 3:00 PM

2h 30min

9:20 AM, 3:00 PM

From €5.00

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The Imperial Rome Free Tour

9.8 (2,592)

Join this great tour and get to know the Rome of the Emperors, on the Imperial Rome free tour we take you to discover the heart of one of the largest empires of Antiquity, and you know its great history that will surely leave you fascinated

Provided by Recorriendo Roma

2 hours

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM

2 hours

9:30 AM, 10:30 AM

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Ancient Rome & the Jewish Quarter Free Tour

9.7 (2,654)

Join us on the tour of Ancient Rome and the Jewish Quarter and visit one of the most emblematic areas of Antiquity in an entertaining and dynamic way. Immerse yourself in history as you explore this fascinating area accompanied by specialized guides

Provided by Recorriendo Roma

2 hours

6:00 PM

2 hours

6:00 PM

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Rome Night Free Tour

9.6 (2,747)

Join us on the free tour "Rome at Night" to get to know the Eternal City in a different way, with its main illuminated monuments and night as the setting in a unique tour

Provided by Recorriendo Roma

2 hours

8:00 PM

2 hours

8:00 PM

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Trastevere Bohemian Quarter Tour

9.4 (4,229)

Together we'll discover one of the most exotic and authentic areas of the city of Marina's hand, a young Spanish woman who has lived in Trastevere for almost 3 years.

Provided by Recorriendo Roma

2 hours

6:00 PM

2 hours

6:00 PM

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47,825 Reviews in Rome

by GEORGIOS KADIANIS

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

"Free tour downtown Rome"

I really like the tour with Jaime. He explained everything with many details about history of Rome. Highly recommend

by Amy Wynne-Jones

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

"Amazing tour"

Ivan was a fantastic tour guide, very engaging, knowledgeable and I’d really recommend the tour to anyone interested in the Roman Empire or the history of Rome

by YIANNA STYLIANOU NEOCLEOUS

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

"Great Tour Experience"

We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide was excellent—very friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. We highly recommend both the guide and this excursion. It’s also a great...

by María Andrea Contreras

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

"Caravaggios tour"

It was amazing ! Ivan’s such a great guide! I really liked the tour :)

by Belén Sedano

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2026

"fantástico"

Maria José has been very kind, charming, and friendly—I absolutely loved her. I definitely recommend her.

by Sònia Gil

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

"Muy interesante"

We took the tour this morning with MJose, and it was very interesting. He was very pleasant the whole time and made the tour very enjoyable and entertaining.

by Yolanda Valtierra

Reviewed on Jul 15, 2026

"Buen free tour"

Our guide, María de las Flores, was an excellent communicator; her history explanations were cheerful, entertaining, and very thoughtful. The free tour was very interesting. Thank you.

by YAIZA SEGURA

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

"Tour divertido y entretenido"

I signed up for the tour without giving it much thought, since I didn't have any other plans and it seemed like a good idea. I don't regret it at all. It was a really fun, enjoyable, and...

by MINA ROUMPI

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

"Historical sights tour"

We had a wonderful time with free tours in Rome Our guide Michael was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories and insights that brought the city's history to life. He had a...

by Anna Menzies

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2026

"Very interesting!"

The guide clearly knew what he was talking about, and the information was very interesting! The only complaint was that I wish there were more ghost stories. On past tours I have been on, there...

by Alba Mendez

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

"Muy completo y a la vez diferente"

Serena is a really friendly guide who explains everything wonderfully. Plus, she gives you lots of tips for your trip afterward. It's a comprehensive tour with a unique artistic twist. Highly...

by JULIA GARAZI IKARAN GARRIDO

Reviewed on Jul 10, 2026

"Recomendado"

Our guide was on top of everything. His explanations were very engaging and interesting; you could tell he knew a lot and really enjoyed what he was doing. It was great—highly recommended!

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