Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Rome, Italy

Welcome to Rome – a city of history, culture, gastronomy and beauty. If you are visiting for the first time, enjoy its wealth of historic major landmarks with the the two Introduction Walks (Walk I / Walk II). If you're in Rome to visit Vatican City, the smallest state in the world, we've picked out 10 places you can't miss out on. Go on a tantalizing Food Walk in Historic Rome or enhance your visit with a tour of the sites featured in "Roman Holiday", the classic film starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck.

In all, we have prepared 20 self-guided walks for you to explore Rome, which cover everything from charming neighborhoods to famous fountains and squares, shopping and antique hunting. Not only that, but you can also create your own walk with the attractions that interest you most and even set your hotel as the walk's starting point!

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Hidden Art Treasures in Rome

Sightseeing Walk: Hidden Art Treasures in Rome

Vatican Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Vatican Walking Tour

Food Tasting Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Food Tasting Walking Tour

Holy Sites Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Holy Sites Walking Tour

Palatine Hill Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Palatine Hill Walking Tour

Trastevere Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Trastevere Walking Tour

EUR Sightseeing Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: EUR Sightseeing Walking Tour

Prati Shopping

Discovery Walk: Prati Shopping

Antiques Hunting

Discovery Walk: Antiques Hunting

Monti Walking Tour

Discovery Walk: Monti Walking Tour

Trastevere Walk

Discovery Walk: Trastevere Walk

When in Rome

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Eats: Rome

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Museums in Rome

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Rome Art Galleries

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Churches in Rome

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Piazzas in Rome

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Markets in Rome

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Fountains in Rome

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