Is the Rome Express 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 Rome Express tour take?

About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.

Where does the Rome Express 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.

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Rome Express: free self-guided audio tour of Rome

Rome Express is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Rome, Italy: 3 stops in about 1 h. 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	3
Duration	about 1 h, including time at each stop
Difficulty	Easy
Distance	about 1.5 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

Colosseum, Forum and Trevi Fountain in 1 hour

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 Forum↳ 521 m from the previous stop (straight line)You 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.
Trevi Fountain↳ 1.0 km from the previous stop (straight line)This 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 Rome Express.
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 Rome Express 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 Rome Express tour take?: About 1 h for 3 stops, including time at each stop.
Where does the Rome Express 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.