• Piazza del Popolo - Piazza del Popolo is a spacious urban square in Rome, crafted in a neoclassical style between 1811 and 1822 by architect Giuseppe Valadier. In modern Italian, the name translates to “People’s Square.” In the northeast corner of the piazza stands the church of Santa Maria del Popolo. For many years, Piazza del Popolo was the site of public executions, with the last occurring in 1826.
• Piazza Navona - Defined in the fifteenth century, the Baroque-style Piazza Navona is one of Rome’s most enchanting and popular squares. It is built on the former “Stadium of Domitian,” a horseshoe-shaped arena for foot races from the 1st century AD. The square features three stunning fountains: Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi, Fontana del Moro, and Fontana del Nettuno.
• Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi - The Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers) is located in Piazza Navona, Rome. Designed in 1651 by Gian Lorenzo Bernini for Pope Innocent X, whose family palace, the Palazzo Pamphili, faced the piazza, as did the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone, which Innocent sponsored. The fountain’s base is a basin from which travertine rocks rise to support four river gods, topped by a replica of an Egyptian obelisk adorned with the Pamphili family emblem of a dove with an olive branch. Together, they symbolize four major rivers of the continents where papal authority had spread: the Nile for Africa, the Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, and the Río de la Plata for the Americas.
• Campo de’ Fiori - In the morning, Campo dei Fiori is a lively marketplace that transforms into a vibrant nightlife hub in the evening, all set in a historically rich environment. Piazza Campo dei Fiori was once a site for executions. A statue in the center commemorates Giordano Bruno, created in 1888 and placed at the exact spot of his execution.
• Trevi Fountain - The Trevi Fountain is renowned as the most beautiful and spectacular fountain in Rome. A charming tradition associated with the Trevi Fountain suggests that tossing a coin over one’s shoulder into the water ensures a return to Rome!
• Pantheon - The Pantheon is undoubtedly one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Rome. It exemplifies the Christian reutilization of a sacred building originally dedicated to all gods. Located in the heart of the ancient Campus Martius, in one of Rome’s lowest areas, its grand facade dominates the southern side of Piazza della Rotonda. In 1870, the Pantheon became the resting place for the kings of Italy, housing the remains of Victor Emanuel II, Humbert I, and Margaret of Savoy, as well as the renowned Renaissance artist Raffaello Sanzio. The admission fee is approximately 5€ per person.
• Piazza della Rotonda - This square faces the Pantheon, and the monument defines it so distinctly that many Romans simply refer to it as “the square of the Pantheon.” In the 19th century, the piazza was particularly known for its bird market, where sellers brought cages with live parrots, nightingales, owls, and other birds.
• Fontana del Pantheon - At the center of the piazza is the Fontana del Pantheon, topped by an Egyptian obelisk. Commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, the fountain is located in Piazza della Rotonda, Rome, in front of the Roman Pantheon. Designed by Giacomo Della Porta in 1575 and sculpted from marble by Leonardo Sormani, it stands as a testament to the artistic heritage of the city.
• Chiesa di Santa Maria in Via - Santa Maria in Via is a basilica church in Rome. A church or chapel existed here in the 9th century, but it was rebuilt following reports of a miracle. In 1165, it was recorded as Santa Maria in Via, meaning “on the Way,” referencing the nearby Via Flaminia. The church is known for hosting a miraculous freshwater spring.
• Trinita dei Monti - The church of Santissima Trinità dei Monti, often simply called Trinità dei Monti, is a Roman Catholic late Renaissance titular church in Rome. It is renowned for its commanding position above the Spanish Steps, which lead down to Piazza di Spagna. The church and its surrounding area, including the Villa Medici, are properties of the French State.
• Piazza di Spagna - Piazza di Spagna, located at the base of the Spanish Steps, is one of Rome’s most famous squares. It derives its name from the Palazzo di Spagna, the seat of the Embassy of Spain to the Holy See. Nearby is the notable Column of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the center of the square is the renowned Fontana della Barcaccia, dating to the early Baroque period, sculpted by Pietro Bernini and his son, the more famous Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
• St. Peter’s Square - St. Peter’s Square is a grand plaza situated directly in front of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the papal enclave within Rome. At the square’s center is an ancient Egyptian obelisk, erected at its current location in 1586. Nearly a century later, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed the square, including the vast Doric colonnades, four columns deep, which embrace visitors in “the maternal arms of Mother Church.” A granite fountain constructed by Bernini in 1675 complements another fountain designed by Carlo Maderno in 1613.

• Small group limited to a maximum of 15 people
• Live guide

• Pickup and dropoff
• Food and drinks
• Tips and gratuities

This tour has been designed to showcase the magic of Christmas time in Rome and provide a better understanding of the importance of the holiday. Learn about local Christmas traditions and legends as you visit some of the most beautifully decorated spots in the city. The tour begins in Piazza del Popolo, in front of the church of Santa Maria del Popolo, where you can learn about the miraculous holy water. Near it, you will also be able to admire the Twin Churches’ Christmas nativity. Continue the tour to Piazza Venezia and admire the stunning decorations while listening to historical anecdotes about Christmas in Rome. Next, marvel at the majestic Church of Santa Maria in Aracoeli and the Holy Child, a sculpture baptized in the River Jordan that features as the center of the Christmas nativity scene. Stop in Piazza Navona, then cross the Bridge of Angels before ending the tour in the center of the Catholic world, Piazza San Pietro.

• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.