E & D Tours

08/10/2026

Ostia Antica has never been more popular. We are flooded with requests, and it's understandable. After months of heat, we can finally relax as the temperature is slowly improving.
Follow the link below to learn more.
https://www.moreofrome.com/tours/ostia-antica-tour-from-rome/
Happy travels!

Escape the city crowds on an intimate Ostia Antica tour from Rome. Explore Rome’s remarkably preserved ancient seaport with an expert guide. Book today!

29/09/2026

The Forgotten Corridor of Pompey's Theater: Passetto del Biscione 🏛️📜

Tucked away in the heart of Rome’s historic center, connecting Piazza Biscione to Via di Grotta Pinta, lies the Passetto del Biscione—a narrow passageway that sits directly on top of what was once the vast complex of the Theater of Pompey (Theatrum Pompeii), built in 55 BC as Rome's first permanent stone theater.

During the classical era, this specific footprint formed part of the massive substructures and walkways supporting the theater’s upper tier (cavea). As ancient Rome gave way to the Middle Ages, the massive ruins of the theater were built over by powerful Roman families. The Orsini clan constructed their fortress atop the ancient foundation, giving rise to Palazzo Orsini (now Palazzo Righetti).

Here is how this tiny passage earned its place in Roman history and folklore:

The Name & The Serpent: The word Biscione refers to the coat of arms of the Orsini family, which features a viper (biscione). Local tradition holds that the passage took its name from this heraldic symbol painted on or near the entrance.

The Roman Saying: The alley housed a small shrine dedicated to the Madonna della Misericordia which was said to blink. Because the image was tucked inside a dark, winding passageway, it gave rise to a famous Roman idiom: "Andare a cercare Maria per Roma" ("To go looking for Mary through Rome"), meaning to embark on an exceedingly difficult or convoluted search, like “looking for a needle in a haystack!"

The Renaissance Frescoes: The barrel-vaulted ceiling features intricate 16th-century frescoes depicting floral motifs and geometric designs, which were extensively restored in recent years to reveal their original colors.

Have you found this little hidden gem? Let us know below 👇🏼

18/09/2026

Most people walking through the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome take a photo with the giant bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius and keep walking.
​What many don't realize is they’re looking at a duplicate. The real 2nd-century original sits safely inside the Capitoline Museums right next door—and it only survived to modern times because of a massive historical mistake. 🏛️✨
​During the Middle Ages, almost all bronze statues of pagan Roman emperors were melted down to make coins, tools, and weapons. This monument survived over 1,800 years simply because medieval Christians misidentified the figure as Constantine the Great, Rome’s first Christian emperor!
​When historians finally realized it was actually the famous Stoic philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, the statue had already secured its place in history.
​Instead of showing him charging into battle, the statue captures him extending a hand in a gesture of clemency—a rare portrait of power paired with restraint. Michelangelo was so impressed by it that he placed it at the center of his famous piazza redesign in the 1530s. It can be admired in all it's glory in our Ancient Rome at Twilight Tour.
​Have you seen the original inside the museum, or did you only snap a picture with Michelangelo's replica outside? Let us know in the comments! 👇

16/09/2026

Have you been to Ostia Antica?
Not yet? Then book now :)
https://www.moreofrome.com/tours/ostia-antica-tour-from-rome/

11/09/2026

Rome Morning Walking Tour for Families. Save 5 euros per person if you book now! Follow the link below to book.

https://www.moreofrome.com/tours/rome-morning-walking-tour-for-families/

Discover Rome’s top landmarks on an affordable, family-friendly walking tour. Small groups of 10 or fewer, stroller-friendly, and packed with budget tips.

27/08/2026

On Tuesday's tour of Ostia Antica we had the pleasure of meeting 11 year old Eva...a young historian in the making. Her passion for Ostia Antica was thanks to having read all of the books in The Roman Mysteries series which are set in this Roman port city. If you have young ones (or older ones!) and are planning a trip to Ostia why not read these ahead of time to whet their appetite!

18/08/2026

The low water level of the River Tiber has revealed the remains of Nero's Bridge. Originally built by Emperor Caligula around 39 AD it was later renamed by Emperor Nero himself. This first century, rare sight can be seen from Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II near Castel Sant'Angelo. Have you seen it yet?

07/08/2026

We think these are four of Rome's most underrated museums that many tourists miss when they visit Rome.....

📍Palazzo Massimo - Near Termini. This museum is jam packed with beautiful frescoes, mosaics and famous statues.

📍Palazzo Altemps - Near Piazza Navona. The Building itself is an attraction at this centrally located museum. The highlight is definitely the beautiful loggia.

📍 Trajan's Market - Near Piazza Venezia. Here you can wander the ancient Roman streets, weave in and out of shops and then explore the museum with many artefacts from the surrounding forum.

📍Centrale Montemartini - Near Basilica San Paolo. This lesser known museum houses many incredible marble statues in an old power plant.

Do you agree? We'd love to know if you would add any others to this list 👇🏼

30/07/2026

The Dolce Vita ("the sweet life") was a glamorous period in Rome during the 50s and 60s, when the city became an international playground for movie stars, artists, aristocrats, and the wealthy. Much of this excitement centred on Via Veneto, a fashionable street lined with luxury hotels, elegant cafés, and exclusive restaurants.
Following the Second World War, Hollywood studios began filming major productions in Rome, earning the city the nickname “Hollywood on the Tiber." Stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Anita Ekberg, and Marcello Mastroianni filled the streets, attracting photographers and journalists eager for the latest celebrity gossip. These photographers became known as paparazzi, a word made famous by La Dolce Vita, directed by Federico Fellini.

Among the most famous meeting places was Café de Paris. Opened in 1956, it quickly became the place to see and be seen. Actors, royalty, politicians, and wealthy visitors would gather on its terrace to enjoy coffee, cocktails, and conversation while watching the fashionable crowds stroll along Via Veneto.
The café became an icon of the Dolce Vita lifestyle, symbolising elegance, luxury, and celebrity culture. However, its history also reflects a darker side. In the 2000s, it was discovered that the business had been infiltrated by organised crime and was seized by the Italian authorities. It remains a landmark on Via Veneto and a reminder of one of Rome's most glamorous eras. Now all shuttered up you can peek through the windows and see a snapshot of that glamorous era!
For visitors today, Via Veneto is quieter than it was in the 60s, but walking along the street still evokes the atmosphere of a time when Rome was considered the capital of style, cinema, and the Dolce Vita.
To learn more join our Nostalgic Walking Tour today

https://tinyurl.com/Nostalgic-tour