Rome Shopping Streets Walking Tour, Rome

Rome Shopping Streets Walking Tour (Self Guided), Rome

Loved by tourists for its busy fashionable streets and significant baroque icons, the so-called ‘Tridente’ is one of the Eternal City's most lusted-after areas, formed by Via dei Condotti, Via Borgognona, Via Frattina and the adjacent Via del Corso. It is perhaps the most high-end destination for Roman shopping, with a concentration of renowned jewelers and important Italian/international flagships and ateliers.

The upscale shopping center, Galleria Alberto Sordi, located on Via del Corso, stands out as one of the top destinations: its gorgeous architectural design and its excellent boutiques/cafes are more impressive than you’ll find in many other places. For a slightly more relaxed experience, head further to Via Borgognona – a quiet, green, cobbled street lined with upmarket designer fashion houses as well as lesser-known boutiques, perfect for picking up some other unique gifts.

Passing by the wonderful world of Fausto Santini’s avant-garde accessories and the picturesque Via dei Coronari, your trip eventually ends at Via del Governo Vecchio – a small street nestled between Renaissance buildings, which is hard not to love. Its position between Piazza di Pasquino and the iconic Piazzetta dell'Orologio, in the very heart of Rome, makes it a shining point of an entire truly magical area.

To explore some of Rome’s key destinations synonymous with great shopping, follow this self-guided walking tour!

Getting to Sight #1. The first tour stop (Spanish Steps) can be reached by Bus 119, 160, 61, 63, 913; also 40 Express and 116 electric bus, Train: FL5, R, RV, Metro: line A

Image Courtesy of Flickr and Achim Hepp.

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. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Guide Name: Rome Shopping Streets Walking Tour
Guide Location: Italy » Rome (See other walking tours in Rome)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

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Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Rome?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Rome Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Rome?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

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