ROME’S HIDDEN STORIES: HALF MARATHON 21K

Ready to lace up your running shoes for an unforgettable 21 kilometers through the Eternal City? Don’t worry—this is more la dolce vita than gladiatorial battle. Starting at the Circus Maximus, where ancient Romans once cheered on chariot races (basically their version of Formula 1), you’ll feel the electric energy of history as you stride where champions once competed. Warning: there will be no actual chariots to race you today.

Next, we’re off to the Baths of Caracalla, ancient Rome’s equivalent of a luxury spa retreat. Imagine senators and philosophers soaking in style, debating politics—or maybe just gossiping about who wore their toga best. You’ll marvel at these massive ruins and maybe even get inspired to book your own spa day after the run.

Then comes the star of the show: the Colosseum. As you circle this world-famous amphitheater, picture crowds roaring, lions roaring, and gladiators doing… well, a lot less running than you’ll be doing. No lions today, though—just you and your inner champion.

Dash along Via dei Fori Imperiali, a route so steeped in history that Julius Caesar might as well be running alongside you. Catch your breath at the Trevi Fountain, where tossing a coin over your shoulder ensures your return to Rome. Bonus points if you don’t break stride while tossing—now that’s coordination.

From there, climb the Spanish Steps, not with a gelato in hand (save that for later), but with the satisfaction of conquering one of Rome’s most iconic landmarks. The Piazza del Popolo awaits, its grand obelisk and twin churches daring you to keep your pace as you soak in its monumental charm.

Need a breather? Enter Villa Borghese, where tranquil gardens and shady paths will have you wondering if maybe the Romans invented “forest bathing” too. Then it’s back to the buzz of Piazza Navona, where fountains frolic and artists charm, before a pit stop at the breathtaking Pantheon, home to the coolest open-air ceiling you’ll ever see.

As the end nears, wave to the Quirinale Palace—if the president spots you, maybe he’ll join in—and savor the view from Capitoline Hill. Finally, the run concludes with a victory lap at the Giardino degli Aranci, where sweeping views of Rome will remind you why every step was worth it.

This isn’t just a running tour—it’s a cardio-fueled love affair with the Eternal City. Set your pace, sip from the public fountains (Rome’s ancient hydration stations), and embrace a journey where every step tells a story—and maybe even a joke. Because hey, who said history couldn’t be fun?

PICK-UP SERVICE

Pick-up service from your hotel/apartment or another meeting point is possible and will be checked by the tour provider individually. If your hotel/apartment should be too far away from the city centre or not close to the tour route, then we will meet you at our standard meeting point.

MEETING DETAILS

The tour provider will get in contact with you to provide you with more detailed information after the tour was booked. Please, bring along your mobile phone in case we need to contact each other.

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

• Private guide/tour
• Individual pace
• Digital photos
• Tour route
• Pick-up service
• Water