hidden art
Art Nouveau & Hidden Neighborhoods: The Fairytale Side of Rome
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Group size
- Small group (max 12)
- Meeting point
- Piazza Mincio, Quartiere Coppedè
- Rating
- 4.8 · 121 reviews
The fairytale side of Rome no guidebook shows you. Wander the whimsical Art Nouveau architecture of Quartiere Coppedè, slip into the frescoed Galleria Sciarra, and pause at a local café — a walking tour built for photographers and anyone who's seen the ancient city and wants the other Rome.
Highlights
- Quartiere Coppedè — fairytale Art Nouveau architecture, virtually unknown to first-timers
- Galleria Sciarra’s frescoed, hidden passageway
- A local café stop for an espresso or aperitivo
- Extremely photogenic — ideal for a photography-focused audience
- Free-flowing walk with a storyteller guide
Itinerary
Quartiere Coppedè
90 min
A fantastical district of frescoed villas and whimsical towers.
Galleria Sciarra
30 min
A hidden Art Nouveau passage of frescoes and stained glass.
Café stop
30 min
An espresso or aperitivo in a neighborhood café.
What's included
- Local guide
- Café stop (one drink included)
Not included
- Additional food & drinks
- Hotel pickup
- Gratuities
Good to know
- Easy, flat walking suitable for all ages
- Wear comfortable shoes — approximately 2 km
- Tour runs in light rain; bring an umbrella if forecast
Frequently asked
- Is this good for photographers?
- Absolutely — Coppedè and Galleria Sciarra are among the most photogenic corners of Rome and rarely crowded.
- How much walking?
- About 2 km of easy, flat walking.
- Is a drink included?
- Yes — one espresso or non-alcoholic drink at the café stop.