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Get to know Rome – The Ultimate Self-Guided Walking Tour of Rome

Introduction

Rome is one of the most picturesque and storied cities in the entire globe. Rome's history extends over 2500 years, during which time it has been a center of power, politics, culture, and advancement. There are various legends and tales about the city's founding that have survived to the present day. Magnificent Rome was the birthplace of the Roman Empire and has been the residence of many Roman Emperors throughout history. Over the years, the city has seen the construction of numerous monuments, palaces, and religious complexes, all of which now stand as spectacular tourist attractions and memories of the city's once-proud past. Rome is one of Europe's most visited cities due to attractions like the Colosseum and the Vatican. Our expert guide will fascinate you with tales of Rome's history and culture while you explore the city and take in its splendor. Voxcity offers a self-guided walking tour of Rome that you may jump on and off of at your convenience, complete with multilingual audio commentary, route suggestions, highlights, and photo ops.

It can be challenging to decide where to begin your Rome sightseeing tour in a place with so many historical and religious artifacts. Naturally, your interests will dictate the places you visit, but there are some Italian landmarks that are almost required visits if you're serious about visiting the world's best tourist destinations. Given Rome's size, even the most dedicated tourist will need some downtime in a park or at a sidewalk café. This informative travel guide will point you in the direction of Rome's top sights so that you won't waste your time or money.

Vatican Museums Self-Guided Audio Tour

The Vatican is the smallest independent state in the world, with a territory that is mostly surrounded by its own walls and measuring less than half a square kilometer. The Pope, as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, resides within the Vatican, which contains the papal palace and grounds, the basilica of St. Peter, and St. Peter's Square. Both the museums and the massive church pack a lot of sightseeing potential into a little area. Along with statues and altars by Bernini and others, St. Peter's Basilica also houses Michelangelo's masterwork, Pieta. The Sistine Chapel, home to Michelangelo's beautiful frescoed ceiling, is without a doubt the showpiece of the Vatican museums. The Raphael Rooms, Borgia Apartments, Vatican Library, as well as a variety of museums, such as the Picture Gallery, Museum of Secular Art, Etruscan Museum, and others, are all located within the Vatican Palace. These exhibits feature treasures ranging from papal carriages to religiously themed art of the 20th century. Through Vox City, you can take a self-guided walking tour of the Vatican Museums.

Our tour enables you to explore the past of this significant holy site situated in the center of Vatican City. With a combined square footage of 42,000 square feet, the museums include some of the world's most renowned Roman statues and Renaissance works. In addition, it is home to the Sistine Chapel, which Michelangelo, a well-known artist, decorated. These two attractions draw millions of tourists annually, making it the third most visited museum in the world and among the topmost sightseeing attractions in Rome. You can experience limitless, independent exploration of the Vatican Museums with this app-based self-guided audio tour. You may start your experience wherever you are by downloading our app instead of having to meet with a staff member.

Castel Sant'Angelo Self-Guided Walking Tour

Castel Sant'Angelo is a huge drum-shaped monument with a view of the Tiber that was built in AD 135 as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian and his family close to the Vatican. Castel Sant'Angelo has been utilized as a castle, a papal residence, and most recently as a national museum during the course of its 2,000-year history. Emperor Aurelian built it into his new network of city walls in AD 271 to take advantage of its location guarding the city's northern entrances. It served as a bastion to defend the city from incursions by barbarians and by the Middle Ages had grown into a sizable stronghold. Popes would retreat to this location during danger by using the Passetto di Borgo, a hidden elevated tunnel, and would keep their most valuable possessions in the castle's vault. Visitors approach the castle through a pedestrian bridge decorated with angel statues (by Bernini) and take a spiral ramp up to its five stories. Prison cells, a sizable arsenal, and exquisitely furnished papal residences with Renaissance frescoes may be found on its different floors. The patio at the top offers breathtaking city views.

A self-guided walking tour through Castel Sant'Angelo is available via Vox City. With this tour, you can discover the interesting Castel Sant'Angelo, which is thought to be the only structure in Rome to have survived more than 2,000 years of city growth without being moved or left in ruins, unlike many of Rome's other famous landmarks. Millions of tourists come to this proud edifice each year as it stands next to the Tiber River.

The Pantheon Self-guided tour

One of Rome's best-preserved ancient structures, the Pantheon is another must-see tourist attraction while sightseeing in Rome. It was changed from a temple of worship for mythical gods to a place of worship for Christians in the seventh century. Its 43-meter dome, the finest example of Roman interior design, floats in the air with no discernible supports. The nine-meter center opening serves as the only light source for the entire construction. It's free to enter, which is so unique that it should be highlighted, so you shouldn't be hesitant to do so. You may observe the strange lighting produced by the large dome and its oculus from inside (the aperture in the center of the dome).

Make the most of your trip to the Pantheon in Rome with a downloaded smartphone audio guide by downloading a self-guided tour from Vox City. Use the guide at any time after downloading it as you explore the attraction on your own schedule. With the help of the audio tour provided by Vox City, discover all there is to know about the Pantheon's tales and legends, the background of its Oculus, the important Tombs, and much more. Also, discover fascinating stories about the Pantheon's Dome and its Archaeoastronomical Story, the interior, and the pavement.

Self-guided tour of Piazza Navona

The design of the Roman stadium built there by Emperor Domitian is still visible in Piazza Navona, one of Rome's most well-known Baroque squares. It was rebuilt in the Baroque style by Borromini, who also designed the magnificent row of palaces and the cathedral of Sant'Agnese on its west side. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was still used for celebrations and horse races. A colorful fountain that represents each continent features statues of the Ganges, the Nile, and the Danube rivers together with the plants and animals that live along each river's banks.

Discover the past of Rome's Piazza Navona while sightseeing with the help of our self-guided audio tour from Vox City. As soon as you go inside, you can begin exploring at your own leisure while taking in the English audio guide's narrative. You may use your 3D digital map to get directions if there's a specific location you want to check out first, or you can just wander about the space and take in all of the must-see marvels as you go.

The Altar of the Fatherland tour and audio guide

Admire the majestic facade of the Altar of the Fatherland during your sightseeing in Rome, which honors Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of a united Italy in Rome, as you approach it. Take the glass elevator to the roof for unmatched 360-degree city views. From this fantastic vantage point, take in the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, as well as many other important sights. You can also enjoy learning about the rich history of the monument using your mobile phone's audio guide. By having a pass from Vox City, you can enjoy the best view of Rome from The Altar of the Fatherland and reserved entry to the Palazzo Venezia and Risorgimento Museums along with an audio guide. This ticket also grants access to the Risorgimento Museum, which houses artwork from as early as the 1700s, and the Palazzo Venezia Museum, which houses numerous Renaissance-era works of art.

Explore Rome's culture and majesty with a convenient and educational self-guided walking tour of Rome from Vox City. This walking tour of Rome will help you in touring both its famous landmarks and its quirky and magnificent hidden jewels.