Trastevere Walking Tour

                                                                        Trastevere Walking Tour

This tour will bring you closer to the history, legends and folklore of the Tiber Island and one of Rome's most significant neighbourhoods: Trastevere.

We will lead you to the hidden wonders of its squares, hidden gems, churches and monuments.

The visit will start from Ponte Fabricio (Fabricio Bridge), where you will meet our expert guide, ready to lead you to the only island in the eternal city that takes its name from the river that so warmly embraces it: the Tiber.

You will cross Ponte Fabricio, the oldest Roman bridge still in use, which connects the left bank of the Tiber River with the island. You will travel back in time to retrace the steps of the Greeks and Romans and discover the events that took place on this small strip of land.

The island - which was formed from volcanic rocks and river sediments accumulated over millennia - was sacred to the Romans. Many legends are linked to its unique 'ship' shape. By visiting it you will discover all the stories about its origins and gain a better understanding of what many believe to be the smallest inhabited island in the world.

The tour will continue with a walk through Rome's most beautiful neighbourhood: Trastevere.

Along the way you will encounter the Basilica of San Crisogono, one of the oldest Roman basilicas. This basilica is not usually crowded with tourists, which is why we wanted to take you there: the frescoes, paintings and remains of the original church are what you will love most about this 17th century masterpiece.

The walk continues to Piazza di Santa Maria in Trastevere with its splendid Basilica, the first official place of Christian worship in Rome. The Basilica is a splendid example of beauty and art treasures. You will be struck by its magnificent mosaics, which you will admire from the outside. You will be particularly impressed by the 13th-century mosaic on the upper part of the façade, as well as the splendid mosaics in the apse basin dating back to the time of Innocent II, or those by Pietro Cavallini from the 13th century, depicting the story of the Virgin Mary.

Leaving the Basilica, your tour will continue to discover the romantic and characteristic alleys and Piazza San Cosimato, with the homonymous church dating back to the 10th century (visitable from the outside).

Walking through the alleys you will reach Piazza San Francesco d'Assisi, where you will admire the beautiful Baroque Church of San Francesco a Ripa, a place of great spirituality in the heart of Rome. The beautiful Baroque church houses the cell, now the Sanctuary, where St Francis was received during his papal visits to Rome.

San Francesco a Ripa is also a place of art, where priceless works such as Bernini's 'Ecstasy of the Blessed Ludovica' and Giorgio De Chirico's works are collected and preserved.

Your experience will end by passing by the Basilica of Santa Cecilia, the patron saint of musicians, on the way back to the Tiber Island.

Where
Fabricio Bridge
Tiber Island
Trastevere district
Basilica of San Crisogono
Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere
Piazza San Cosimato
San Francesco a Ripa
Santa Cecilia

Includes
Professional guide

Departures
Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am

Meeting point
10:45am at Ponte Fabricio (Lungotevere side)

Languages
English, Italian and Spanish

The tour ends after about 1 hour and 30 minutes in the Lungotevere/Isola Tiberina area

• Reduction 6/11 years old
• 0/5 years free

• Cancellations without penalty within 24 hours before tour date
• 100% penalty from 24 hours before tour departure and for no-show

• Small group minimum 2 - maximum 15 participants
• Comfortable shoes recommended

The tour ends after about 1 hour and 30 minutes at Lungotevere/Isola Tiberina area