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Rome: Talking Statues Tour Price & Booking | Apr 2025
Find out about six Roman celebrities on a **guided walking tour** of the Italian capital – the famous **talking statues of Rome**! These *statue parlanti* have been the talk of the town for centuries. Often **criticizing Italian society, government (and even the pope!)**, sarcastic and cynical messages appear at the feet of these statues each night, written in rhyme by a mysterious bard. Follow your **expert guide** as they provide historical context and decode the meaning of each message. On this talking statues tour, you'll meet: 1. **Babuino** (the baboon) near the Spanish Steps 2. **Facchino** (the porter) as a drinking fountain 3. **Marforio** at Piazza del Campidoglio who represents the river Tiber 4. **Madama Lucrezia**, the namesake of the palace next door 5. **Abbot Luigi**, a late Roman sculpture wearing a toga 6. **Pasquino** in Piazza Navona, the most famous of them all
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Rome: Talking Statues Tour
Find out what these cheeky statues had to say in 16th-century Rome
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(The venue supports tickets via smartphone)
Which country is Rome Walking Tours in?
Italy
Which city is Rome Walking Tours in?
Rome
What is included in Rome: Talking Statues Tour?
/ Guided walking tour of Rome / Radio (for groups 10+)
What time zone does Rome: Talking Statues Tour follow?
The time zone follows Europe/Rome.
What time should I arrive?
Keep in mind you need to arrive hour before start.
(Recommended time before the start of the activity that the customer should arrive by)
What languages are supported for live guide?
Live guide languages: English, Italian
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