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Ancient & Baroque Rome: free self-guided audio tour of Rome
Ancient & Baroque Rome is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Rome, Italy: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 2.8 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Colosseum |
| Finish | Trevi Fountain |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
From imperial ruins to Bernini's masterpieces
The stops, in order
- ColosseumWelcome to the Colosseum, the largest amphitheater ever built and the absolute icon of Imperial Rome. Inaugurated in 80 AD under the reign of Titus, it could hold over 50,000 spectators who came to witness gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, and even mock naval battles. Observe its ingenious architecture: the 80 outer arches use superimposed Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders.
- Roman ForumYou are gazing at the Roman Forum, the true political, religious, and commercial heart of ancient Rome for over a thousand years. Wandering through these majestic ruins, you walk in the footsteps of history's greatest figures, from Augustus to Cicero. Admire the surviving columns of the Temple of Saturn, the imposing Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Curia, seat of the Roman Senate.
- PantheonYou are entering the Pantheon, Rome's best-preserved ancient monument and one of history's most extraordinary architectural feats. Rebuilt by Emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century, it was dedicated to all gods. Its monumental dome remains the largest unreinforced concrete dome in the world, a testament to Roman engineering genius.
- Piazza NavonaWelcome to Piazza Navona, the most elegant and lively square in Rome's historic center. Its unique elliptical shape stems from the Stadium of Domitian that stood here in ancient times, used for athletic games. At its center stands Bernini's masterpiece, the Fountain of the Four Rivers, topped by an Egyptian obelisk.
- Trevi FountainThis is the Trevi Fountain, the largest and most famous Baroque fountain in Rome—a theatrical masterpiece sculpted in white marble. Completed in 1762 by Nicola Salvi, it depicts Oceanus on a shell-shaped chariot pulled by two sea horses, symbolizing the sea's changing moods. Masterfully integrated into the facade of Palazzo Poli, it is Fed by one of Rome's oldest aqueducts.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Rome, then Ancient & Baroque Rome.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Colosseum and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Rome
Planning a whole day? See one day in Rome.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Ancient & Baroque Rome tour in Rome free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Rome in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Ancient & Baroque Rome tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Ancient & Baroque Rome tour start and finish?
- It starts at Colosseum and finishes at Trevi Fountain.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.