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Cinecittà & Modern Rome: The Rome That Inspired Fellini

Duration
3 hours
Group size
Small group (max 12)
Meeting point
Cinecittà Studios entrance, Via Tuscolana
Rating
4.7 · 88 reviews

The Rome that inspired Fellini and Hollywood. Tour Cinecittà Studios — 'Hollywood on the Tiber' — then step into the Fascist-era rationalism of the EUR district, including the 'Square Colosseum'. A completely different visual language from ancient and Baroque Rome, built for design, architecture and film lovers.

Highlights

  • Cinecittà Studios — Rome’s historic ‘Hollywood on the Tiber’
  • EUR district’s striking Fascist-era rationalist architecture
  • The 'Square Colosseum' — the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana
  • A contrast with ancient Rome that photographs beautifully
  • An untapped niche almost no agency offers

Itinerary

  1. Cinecittà Studios

    90 min

    Rome's legendary film studio and its sets, from antiquity to Fellini.

  2. EUR district

    60 min

    Rationalist architecture, from the Square Colosseum to the Palazzo dei Congressi.

  3. Square Colosseum

    30 min

    The Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana — a photographic icon of modern Rome.

What's included

  • Licensed guide
  • Cinecittà Studios entry
  • Metro ticket between sites

Not included

  • Food & drinks
  • Hotel pickup
  • Gratuities

Good to know

  • Includes a metro ride between Cinecittà and EUR
  • Comfortable shoes — moderate walking in EUR
  • The studios may restrict access during active productions

Frequently asked

Is this different from the typical Rome tour?
Completely — this is modern, film and architecture-focused Rome, far from the ancient sites.
How do we get between sites?
By metro — the ticket is included and it’s a short, direct ride.
Is Cinecittà always open?
The studios are open to visitors most days; access can shift during active productions.