Tours Roma

This experience through Contemporary Rome takes place in the EUR quarter. Built in 1935, based on a project envisioned by Mussolini, this new neighborhood was at first intended as a monumental outdoor space designed to house the World’s Fair of 1942.

In 1936 the Italian government was successful in its application to host the next World's Fair in Rome which was scheduled for 1941. The Fair was soon postponed to 1942 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the Fascist regime. The area chosen for the Fair was some three miles south of the Aurelian wall, near the river and the road to Ostia. The architect Marcello Piacentini was asked to coordinate the development of a plan with the objective of creating a new quarter of Rome, not just the temporary pavilions required for the Fair. The World's Fair never took place because of WWII and the few buildings which had been completed were occupied by families who had lost their homes in the war. In 1951, when the post war emergency was gradually receding, the Italian government decided to complete the quarter by relocating public offices and by inviting companies to build their headquarters in the new quarter. The coming to Rome of the 1960 Olympic Games gave a new impulse to the completion of the most monumental parts of the EUR quarter.
Today the EUR quarter is a green and modern area, full of parks and new buildings that follow the traditional features of Roman architecture. This is the reason why the map of the quarter resembles the one still visible today in the Roman Forums, the heart of the Ancient Rome.
Among the several buildings we’ll see during our pleasant stroll are Palazzo della Civiltà, also known as the Square Colosseum, the Palazzo degli Uffici , and the Palazzo dei Ricevimenti e dei Congressi . End this tour of modern Rome with a stroll through the park built for the Olympic Games of 1960.

Recommended tour Extensions:
Extra Hour | Colosseum
Included:
Blue Badge Qualified Guide | Meet&Greet your Guide at your Hotel/Accommodation | Round-trip Transportation to and from the site (only available for centrally located accommodations) | Private Tour
Not Included:
Private Driver throughout the tour (can be arranged upon request)

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Start your journey with pickup from your hotel or preferred accommodation within Rome's City Center.
Relax as your hospitable and private driver takes you to the Papal Villas in Castel Gandolfo . Enjoy beautiful views of the castle as it displays a mixture of Medieval and Baroque architecture. Board your personal golf cart as your guide takes you around the vast gardens of Barberini Gardens by revealing its fascinating history.
You’ll be lead up to the top of the Alban Hills where you can admire the stunning panoramic views from one of the highest vantage points overlooking the outskirts of Rome. Discover Papal Farm which embraces the traditional lifestyle of Rome. You’ll be introduced to many of the Pope’s animals such as the cows, chickens, sheep and many others. Once back at the Castle, you’ll continue your tour through the Papal summer residence that has since been turned into a museum by Pope Francis. The highlight of this spectacular tour is the Apostolic Palace with its Music Room which is usually closed to the public.
End your adventure by eating an Italian or Roman lunch while overlooking Lake Albano . After eating your delicious meal, enjoy a relaxing ride back to hotel or preferred accommodation (Rome's City Center) with your professional driver.


Included:
Blue Badge Qualified Guide | Admission Tickets | Hotel-Pickup with Transport | Private Tour | Lunch