A Day in the Life of Rome

What to Expect

Therefore, we will not only visit the most important sights in the city center, but also take a close look at the residents of this city - how they talk, how they eat and drink coffee, which churches they prefer for concentrated prayer, and what they remember while casting a hurried glance at the buildings of Ancient and Modern Rome.

We will start our walk at Piazza Venezia, where, according to Italians, 'you can feel the heartbeat of the Eternal City.' A true Roman will definitely stop by a bar here, and after drinking a standing coffee in one gulp, will go about his business. Meanwhile, we will leisurely climb to the Capitoline Hill to the Basilica of Santa Maria, built on the site of a Roman temple of the goddess Juno. Devout Italians believe that you can get rid of all diseases by praying to the wooden figure of the Infant Jesus (Bambin Gesu), carved by angels from a tree growing in the Garden of Gethsemane.

On the Capitoline Hill, I will tell you the legend of the founding of the Eternal City, and we will admire the famous Capitoline Wolf, who nursed the twins Romulus and Remus. Not far from the sculpture of the she-wolf is a fountain with drinking water Aqua Marcia, which all Romans still love for its taste and coolness. I will show you how real Romans drink water, pinching the spout of the drinking fountain from below so that the stream of fresh and cold water touches your lips, but not your hands. Against the backdrop of the panoramic view of the Roman Forum, I will tell you stories about a brilliant military leader and talented architect who conquered not only peoples, but also the forces of nature.

Then we will head to the legendary Trevi Fountain, where we will find out how many coins need to be thrown into it for all wishes to come true, and drink water from the lovers' spouts, as every Italian has done at least once in their life to meet their love and live a long happy life together.

Wandering through narrow streets, we will come to Piazza della Rotonda in front of the Pantheon, where we will try to unravel the mystery of the unfinished portico of the temple to all gods, like the Romans have done throughout the centuries. On the way to Piazza Navona, I will tell you about the philosophy of coffee in Italy, as in this country coffee is an indisputable unifying factor. All true connoisseurs of this drink will tell you that the best coffee in Rome can be tasted at Piazza di Sant'Eustachio near the Pantheon, and over a cup of coffee, we will learn the legend of this saint and why all the walls of the coffee shop are decorated with images of a deer with a cross above its head.

The last point on our route is Piazza Navona, a meeting place and evening rest spot for Roman youth and families. I will tell you the history of the square and its name, we will admire the Fountain of the Four Rivers by Lorenzo Bernini and the church of Sant'Agnese created by his eternal rival Francesco Borromini. And since Catholic Christmas is very close, I will tell you how this holiday is celebrated in a traditional Italian family. Since Piazza Navona becomes the most cult market in the city during Christmas, it will surely captivate you with its atmosphere and luxurious stalls with traditional sweets!

And of course, how can we do without the cherry on top? At the end of our walk, a sweet surprise awaits you - a treat that, as the Italians themselves say, will make you lick your mustache like a kitten! I will look forward to our meeting and will try to give you as many joyful moments and bright impressions as possible!