Things to do in Rome
Raphael – The 500th anniversary
2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of the renowned painter, Raphael. There are impressive and celebratory exhibitions in Rome and London to celebrate the accomplishments of Raphael’s art. Raphael, born Raffaello Sanzio, is one of the masters of the Renaissance style in Italy. At […]
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Covid-19, Coronavirus in Italy 2020
COVID19 Outbreak & Italy Travel We have updated our cancellation policy for out clients, you can read about it here: The Grand Tour – updated cancellation policy What is coronavirus? The coronavirus, officially named as Covid-19, is a respiratory illness that belongs in the same […]
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From the Dark Ages to the Baroque Splendour
January Feature Tour Rome From the Dark Ages to the Baroque Splendour Half-day tour in Rome: Pietro Cavallini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Trastevere From the Last Judgment by Pietro Cavallini in Santa Cecilia, to the Church of S. Francesco a Ripa in quest of some […]
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Solo Travellers – Guided tours are a great option
Tours are great for solo travellers. There has been a surge in solo travellers and more and more people are looking to travel on their own. If you are new to solo travelling, it might be a good option to consider a guide to help you […]
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New Year’s Eve New years eve in Italy is also the Festa di San Silvestro – the Feast of Saint Sylvester who was Pope fro, 314 until 335. Traditionally, the day is celebrated with a dinner, Il Cenone, that features lentils and port, the Pork is represents how […]
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Christmas is coming! If you are visiting Italy over Christmas and New Year, or know someone who is, we are open over Christmas and can except new bookings. You can contact us via email: info@thegrandtoureurope.com or use the contact form at the end of this post. […]
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Rome Christmas Walking Tours
Experience the Magic of Rome: Christmas Walking Tours 2024 Introduction: This Christmas 2024, The Grand Tour invites you to embark on an enchanting journey through Rome with our exclusive Christmas Walking Tours. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as you explore the city’s timeless beauty and […]
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10 must do things in Rome
We have created a list of 10 of the must-do things in Rome. The list has a mixture of both classic and ‘off-the-beaten-track’ things that we feel are a must see when you visit Rome, no matter when you are visiting. Every Roman has done at […]
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Blend in like a local in Italy
How not to look like a tourist and blend in with the locals in Italy We get questions from people who would like to immerse themselves in the culture of Italy and be less like a tourist. We have brought together some of the most useful […]
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Make the most out of your visit of the Amphiteatrum Flavium aka Colosseo The Colosseo or Colosseum in Rome is definitely the most visited attraction hence one of the most crowded. So we have created a useful Blog Post to give you some helpful information and […]
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