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Rome Walking Tour: Aventine Hill and Circus Maximus, 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 40% in Rome

2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Rome, Italy
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Aventine Hill’s churches, gardens, and famous keyhole before enjoying gelato with panoramic views over Circus Maximus.

About this tour

Explore Rome’s quieter side on a two-hour walk across Aventine Hill, where ancient churches, leafy gardens, and storied landmarks reveal a different view of the city. This Rome Walking Tour brings together architecture, local legends, and sweeping panoramas in one compact outing.

Visit the Basilica of Santa Sabina, the Giardino degli Aranci, and Sant’Anselmo all’Aventino, then continue to Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta to glimpse the celebrated keyhole view. The route also takes in Santa Maria del Priorato Church before ending above Circus Maximus, the vast arena once used for chariot races. Along the way, hear stories connected to monks and knights, and enjoy gelato with a view over the historic stadium.

Meet at the Tempio Rotondo in Piazza della Bocca della Verità. With a live English-speaking guide and a two-hour itinerary, this Rome Walking Tour offers a memorable way to discover Aventine Hill’s hidden corners. Bring your curiosity and enjoy Rome from a fresh perspective.

Highlights

  • Wander among Aventine Hill’s basilicas, gardens, and historic sanctuaries
  • Peek through the famous keyhole at Piazza dei Cavalieri di Malta
  • Admire panoramic views of Circus Maximus
  • Savor gelato while overlooking the ancient chariot-racing stadium

What's included

Included

  • Gelato

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Important information

  • Meet at the Tempio Rotondo in Piazza della Bocca della Verità
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 40% in Rome means it ranks in the top 40% of tours in Rome by this score.

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