Why choose this Rome tour ?
Learn about the rise of Italian Fascism led by Benito Mussolini, the raid of the Jewish Ghetto, the bombing of Rome, & other important events of World War II on a private history tour with an Expert Guide. Optional: visit the Liberation Museum.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2-hour: Rome’s WWII Sights
Book this history tour to learn about World War II & see related sights in Rome, such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome & Via Rasella.
4-hour: Rome’s WWII Sights & Museum
Book this history tour to learn more about World War II, visit the Liberation Museum & see related sights, such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome & Via Rasella.
Join our expert History Guide on the streets of Rome to explore the complicated history of events and personalities involved in World War II in Italy.
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What makes World War II Sights in Rome Private Walking Tour with Guide a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in front of Hotel Stendhal, Via del Tritone, 113, 00187 Roma RM, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Walking tour to see World War II sights in Rome. Your Private Guide will meet you in Piazza Barberini, near Fontana del Tritone and Palazzo Barberini
Take you on a stroll down Via Rasella. This is where a column of Nazi SS troops was attacked by an ambush of Italian Partisans in 1944, killing 28 SS policemen. You will learn about the Roman Resistance movement and how the Nazi forces retaliated by killing 335 Italians during the Fosse Ardeatine massacre. You will pass the world famous Trevi Fountain and head to Piazza Venezia, where you will find the palace that served as Mussolini’s headquarters. Opposite the balcony from where the Italian dictator declared the creation of the new Italian empire in May 1936 is the Altar of the Fatherland, which honors Italy’s first king and First World War soldiers. Your history tour will end in Rome’s former Jewish Ghetto, where you will see the Great Synagogue and learn what happened to Roman Jews when Germany occupied the city.
See World War II sights in Rome and visit the Liberation Museum. We provide one-way public transport tickets to get there, as it’s a short walk away from the heart of Old Rome. The museum is housed in former police headquarters and Nazi prison. On your private tour you will explore 3 floors of exhibitions, including the original conference room, library and prison cells, as well as the hall commemorating the victims of anti-Semitism in Italy and Rome. The WWII artifacts on display will make you feel as if you’re back in time, and your Expert Guide will explain in detail the different aspects of WWII in Italy.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- 2-hour tour: For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- 4-hour tour: Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-6 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For groups of 7-12 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
- The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation as some attractions are further away. For your convenience, we include one-way tickets for you.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 4H: WWII Sights & Museum
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Duration: 4 hours: Book this history tour to learn more about World War II, visit the Liberation Museum and see related sights.
,: such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome and Via Rasella.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITRO020. - 2-hour: Rome’s WWII Sights
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Duration: 2 hours: Book this history tour to learn about World War II and see related sights in Rome.
,: such as Palazzo Venezia, Great Synagogue of Rome and Via Rasella.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. ITRO020.
World War II Sights in Rome Private Walking Tour with Guide Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Expert commentary on the events and personalities of WWII in Rome
- – (number of attractions depends on the option selected)
- Free admission to the Museum of the Liberation (4-hour option only)
- One-way public transport tickets (4-hour option only)
- Private Walking Tour of World War II Sights in Rome with Museum –
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Not Included
- Free admission to the Museum of the Liberation (in 2-hour option)
- One-way public transport tickets (in 2-hour option)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel – Italy City Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Information for the customer (Know before you go)
• Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
• 2-hour tour: For the convenience of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 people in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
• 4-hour tour: Due to the museum’s rules, 1 licensed guide can show a group of 1-6 people, so the price of the tour will be higher if you need more than 1 guide. For groups of 7-12 people we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides.
• The 4-hour tour requires the use of public transportation as some attractions are further away. For your convenience, we include one-way tickets for you.
