Taste and Traditions of Rome - The Local Roman Life at Aventine & Testaccio

Basic Information

• Total time

  2h 30m

• Language

  English (check the calendar for availability)

• Price

  Our “Pay What You Wish” tours don’t have a fixed price — you decide how much the experience was worth. At the end of the tour, please make a fair contribution that reflects your satisfaction and appreciation for your guide’s work. Most guests give between €10 and €50 per person.

Meeting point

Monument of Giuseppe Mazzini, Piazzale Ugo La Malfa (square in front of Giuseppe Mazzini's monument). Nearest public transport: Circo Massimo metro station, Aventino/Circo Massimo (MB) tram stop, Circo Massimo bus stop

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• Ending point

  Largo Carlo Goldoni. Nearest public transport: the Fontanella Borghese bus stop and Convertite bus stop.

• Additional info

  ☂︎ This tour is organised by Walkative Rome guides. Look for the guide with the yellow umbrella.
  
  ♿️ Tour suitable for people with reduced mobility and strollers
  ❗Our tours run in all weather conditions. High or low temperatures, rain, or snow are never a reason for us to cancel. We’re always here for you! The only reasons for cancellation are extreme weather conditions (such as heavy storms), a guide’s sudden illness, or if there are fewer than 5 registered participants. In such cases, we will always notify you using the contact information you provided when booking the tour.

• Booking rules

  Booking is obligatory. Our “Pay What You Wish” tours are meant for individual travellers and small groups. Large groups (8 or more people) cannot join these tours, as they significantly affect the experience for others and the guide. For school trips, organised tours, or groups of friends, please book our paid option (18€ per person) or arrange a Private Tour. For more information or to schedule a group visit, please contact us directly.

About the tour

Highlights

1. 1

   Monument of Giuseppe Mazzini

   A square honoring one of the founding fathers of the modern Italian state, with views of the Circus Maximus.

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2. 2

   Circus Maximus

   Ancient stadium for chariot races that could hold 150,000 spectators and offers views of Palatine Hill.

3. 3

   Aventine Hill

   A peaceful, residential area with elegant villas, historical monasteries and beautiful gardens.

4. 4

   Orange Garden

   A charming park from the film "The Great Beauty," offering a magnificent view of Rome.

5. 5

   Santa Sabina Church

   A unique church in Rome still preserving its gloomy medieval appearance.

6. 6

   Aventine keyhole

   A famous keyhole on the Aventine Hill through which you can see three countries at once!

7. 7

   Testaccio District

   A former working-class neighbourhood, now a hip area full of artists and traditional Roman families.

8. 8

   Monte Testaccio

   An artificial hill made from the fragments of an estimated 25 million ancient Roman amphorae.

9. 9

   Testaccio Market

   Ending point of the tour. A vibrant, colourful food market where locals come to eat authentic and honest Roman food.

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