Trastevere: Trends and Tradition

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Discover Trastevere, one of Rome’s most atmospheric suburbs, famous for its labyrinthine streets and atmospheric stores. This neighborhood offers artisans’ shops, art galleries, stunning basilicas and mosaic-adorned squares and on this Rome walking tour you’ll see the best of it all. Sample handmade ice cream, stroll over ancient bridges, learn about local legends and visit one of the best bakeries in town. You’re sure to fall in love with Trastevere and find an authentic slice of Italian life.

Highlights:

Discover a suburb where old and new Italy collide
Sample handmade ice cream
Walk over the stone bridge linking Trastevere to Tiber Island
Admire the grand Basilica of St Bartholomew
Soak up local life in Piazza Santa Maria
Admire the neighbourhood’s wealth of mosaics
Experience life in the Italian capital
Visit one of Rome’s best bakeries
Stroll through Piazza Trilussa
Get a local’s scoop on the best places in Trastevere

Tour style:Sightseeing, Local life & Culture, Heritage & History
Inclusion:

English speaking tour guide

Exclusion:

Drinks & food, items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities for your guide.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point:
On the Tiber island, at the statue in front of San Bartolomeo's church
Start time: 3.30 PM
Finish point:
At Ponte Sisto (Sixtus Bridge)

Additional information :

Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the tour.
Confirmation of booking:
Please contact Rome Urban Adventures to confirm your tour 24 hours prior to departure.
Dress standard:
This is an entirely walking tour so comfortable shoes are recommended
Child policy:
Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.
Language: English

Itinerary:

Get ready to discover Trastevere, one of the most atmospheric suburbs in the Italian capital, during this tour in Rome. Set off from the banks of Tiber Island, stopping to admire the Church of San Bartholomeo, before strolling over stone Cestius Bridge.

Grab the chance to taste ‘grattachecca’, a delicious type of sorbet that is made by hand in a little kiosk on the banks of the river. This is guaranteed to redefine your idea of ice cream! Stroll with your Rome guide through Trastevere, a neighborhood that is in the throws of change, where the best nightclubs and trendy art galleries stand side-by-side with buildings strung with lines of washing.

Walk through the labyrinthine alleys, snapping quintessential Rome sightseeing pictures of the city, and learn about some of the best places to revisit later, from nightclubs, to the family-run food and drink ‘osterias’.

Arrive at the Basilica of Santa Cecilia, built on the place where the Roman martyr Cecilia died in the year 220. Legend has it that her body was discovered here in 1600 completely intact and untouched by time. Continue on, walking along cobblestone streets to reach the Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere, the heart of the neighbourhood, and a great place to witness everyday life during this walking tour of Rome.

Grab a seat on a park bench, admire the square’s wealth of 12th-century mosaics and soak up the atmosphere of this spot. Don’t miss the chance to sample some of the specialties from the nearby bakery, which is famous as being one of the best in town. Be sure to ask for some other local food tips from your Rome guide.

After filling up on treats, this Rome tour heads to Piazza Trilussa, one of Trastevere’s most popular spots. The Acqua Paola fountain, which was originally fed by the Trajan Aqueduct, sits at the heart of this square and is a popular meeting point for young locals.

After a morning of exploration, end your Rome tour at the Renaissance Ponte Sisto, Sixtus Bridge, where you can easily walk back to the centre of the city, or head back into Trastevere to continue exploring this suburb on your own.

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour

Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.

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