Rome Squares Walking Tour

Discover Rome’s historic squares on a guided walk through an open-air museum of art, architecture, and history. This Rome Squares Walking Tour begins in the gardens of Castel Sant’Angelo, then follows a route past the Supreme Court of Cassation, the Ara Pacis Museum, and the Mausoleum of Augustus toward Via del Corso.

Visit the Basilica of Santi Ambrogio e Carlo al Corso, home to the heart of St. Charles Borromeo, before continuing to Piazza del Popolo and Santa Maria del Popolo. Inside, admire works by Pinturicchio, Raphael, Bernini, Caravaggio, and Carlo Fontana. The walk also takes in romantic Piazza di Spagna, Sant’Andrea delle Fratte with sculptures by Bernini and Borromini, and San Lorenzo in Lucina, associated with the martyrdom of St. Lawrence. At Sant’Ignazio di Loyola, look up to see the church’s striking optical illusions.

A guide brings the landmarks and stories together as you explore on foot. Meet beside Castel Sant’Angelo by the angel with the lance at the bridge, and arrive 15 minutes early. Choose this Rome Squares Walking Tour for an art-filled introduction to the city’s remarkable churches and piazzas.