Climb the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II (& optional panoramic elevator)

Rome, Piazza Venezia

Duration

40 minutes

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours before the tour

Offered in

English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese

Tour Size Options

Private, Small-group
from

€29 / guest

Private from €159

what you'll experience

  • Start big at Piazza Venezia

    Stand beneath the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II as bright marble, sweeping staircases, and sheer scale rise above the square. Bold, unmissable, and even more striking when you're right at its base. 
  • Climb through history and symbolism 

    Make your way up as statues, inscriptions, and carved reliefs come into focus. What first seems vast and imposing slowly turns more personal as Italy's unification unfolds around you. 
  • Pause at the Altare della Patria

    Step into a quieter moment at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The eternal flame flickers, guards stand in silent watch, and the monument's grandeur gives way to solemn ceremony and reflection. 
  • Take in Rome from above

    Reach the terraces for sweeping views over the Colosseum, the Capitoline Hill, and beyond. Then take the glass elevator (optional) higher still, where 360-degree views stretch across rooftops, ruins, and St. Peter's in the distance. 
  • Make the most of your time

    In just 40 minutes, between grand architecture, intimate pauses, and unforgettable views, you leave with the feeling of having discovered a Rome that feels both iconic and unexpectedly moving. 

itinerary

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  • Starting location

    Piazza di San Marco 4289. Meet us here 5 minutes before the tour starts.

  • 1
    Monument to Victor Emmanuel II

    40 minutes guided deep-dive. Explore white marble, grand staircases, and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

  • 2
    Panoramic Elevator (optional)

    10 minutes guided highlight. Rise to the terrace for 360-degree views over Rome.

  • Finish at

    The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II: feel free to stay at the monument and enjoy the views after the tour ends.

how it unfolds

Meet your guide
Your guide will be waiting for you outside the iron gates on the right side of the monument’s entrance.

Climb the monument
Start by ascending the grand staircases as your guide introduces the monument’s design, its symbolism, and its role in in Italy’s unification.

Pause at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Continue to the Altare della Patria, where the eternal flame and silent guards mark the ceremonial heart of the monument.

Take in the views
Look out over the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill and the rooftops around Piazza Venezia from the mid-terraces.

Add the panoramic elevator (optional)
If you choose the elevator option, continue up to the panoramic terrace above for 360-degree views over Rome and St. Peter’s Basilica.

>Choose your tour style
This experience is available as a small-group tour (limited to 10 guests) or a private tour.

what's included

  • Expert live guide

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Elevator ticket to the Panoramic Terrace (only in the ‘with elevator’ option)

  • Access to the museum inside the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II is not included

× Full-screen view

from

€29

Private from €159