Rome: Talking Statues Tour Child - English tour

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