Monti Walking Tour – Local Life & Gems

Service Description

Monti Walking Tour – Local Life & Gems Price: €139per adult Duration: 2 hours Meeting Point: Piazza della Madonna dei Monti (by the Fountain of the Catechumens) ⸻ Explore one of Rome’s most authentic and charming neighborhoods — Rione Monti, a quiet maze of cobbled streets, artisan boutiques, and historic churches nestled between the Colosseum and the Esquiline Hill. This private walking tour begins in Piazza della Madonna dei Monti, where locals gather around the Fountain of the Catechumens. From there, your guide will lead you through the heart of Monti, revealing its hidden treasures — elegant churches, quiet courtyards, and handmade shops that preserve the spirit of old Rome. We will visit some of the district’s most beautiful sites, such as Santa Maria ai Monti, Chiesa dei Santi Domenico e Sisto, Basilica di Sant’Agata dei Goti, and Santa Pudenziana, ending at the magnificent Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Along the way, we’ll enjoy the atmosphere of local life, with the chance to stop at a small gelateria or coffee bar, chosen together with your guide. This itinerary offers a perfect balance between art, faith, and everyday Roman charm — an unhurried walk through a neighborhood where history and modern life still live side by side. ⸻ Included • Private tour with English-speaking guide • Piazza della Madonna dei Monti • Fountain of the Catechumens • Santa Maria ai Monti • Georgian Orthodox Church • Via Baccina and Madonna del Buon Consiglio • Salita del Grillo and Via Panisperna • Chiesa dei Santi Domenico e Sisto • Chiesa di San Bernardino da Siena • Basilica di Sant’Agata dei Goti • Via Cimarra and Via Urbana • Basilica di Santa Pudenziana • Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore • Local artisan shops and handmade boutiques • Optional stop at a traditional gelateria or coffee bar ⸻ Why This Tour Discover the real soul of Rome — not through monuments, but through life itself. The Monti Walking Tour is designed for travelers who want to go beyond the main attractions and explore a neighborhood where Romans truly live. Here, faith, creativity, and daily life come together in perfect harmony. Guided by a private, English-speaking professional, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, personal experience, filled with stories, local secrets, and timeless beauty — the essence of Rome, step by step.