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In the footsteps of Santa Rosa: between history and tradition
Discover the tradition of the ''Macchina di Santa Rosa'' carried in procession on the shoulders of a hundred men known as ‘Santa Rosa's porters’ along a route of just over a kilometre through the sometimes very narrow streets and squares of the city centre.
Private
Local
Description
At 9pm on 3 September from Piazza S. Sisto (Porta Romana) the transportation of the Macchina di Santa Rosa begins. With this package you will have transport from Rome to Viterbo on 3 September with a choice of three departure times. You will have one night in a 4-star hotel in the centre of Viterbo, accommodation only, and be able to experience the magic of the passage of the car and the return transfer on 4 September
What's included
✅Pick-up and return private service directly to your address - Hotel (inside the Aurelian walls)
✅One night in a 4-star hotel in the centre of Viterbo (overnight only)
What is not included
❌Private Guide (possibility to add it)
❌Food&Beverages
❌Everything not specified in ‘what is included’.
Important information
Duration: 2 days. 1 night
Departure from Rome: 8.00-10.00-11.00 am
Pick up: at predetermined adress in Rome
Vehicle: private car with air conditioning
Estimated driving time: 2 hours
Season: Year round
Private Guide: it is possible to add a request for a private guide for the tour while booking.
What to expect
The traditional route is 1200 metres. It proceeds via Garibaldi, piazza Fontana Grande (first stop), via Cavour, piazza del Plebiscito (second stop), via Roma, piazza delle Erbe (third stop), corso Italia, with the fourth stop at the Suffragio church, a short technical stop near the church of Sant'Egidio, piazza del Teatro (fifth stop). And the last stretch, the climb up Via Santa Rosa to reach Largo Facchini di Santa Rosa. Here the machine is placed on the trestles to remain on display for a few days.
More information
- You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
- Not wheelchair-accessible
- Pram accessible
- Infant seats available
- At the time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-embarkation time
- A minimum of 2 travellers per booking is required
- Child seats available on request
- The tour/activity has a maximum of 15 participants
- Comfortable clothing: walking shoes are recommended.
How to book
The reservation is automatically confirmed if made through the website at least 5 days before the activity. If you wish to book with less than 5 days' notice, the system will automatically send a request for availability to our dedicated team, who will respond within 24 hours.
How to cancel your reservation
The booking may be cancelled only by sending an email to the address: booking@habitravel.com
The refund of the cost will be made in the following manner:
- Tickets (museums, tourist attractions, trains) are non-refundable.
- Up to 48 hours before, full refund will be made, except for tickets.
- Up to 24 hours before, a 50% partial refund will be made, except for tickets.
- After 24 hours, a penalty of 100% will be applied.
Accessibility
For this activity we can provide, if required, a platform service for people with reduced mobility for a comfortable and safe entry and exit from the van. When booking, specify in the notes the presence of a wheelchair or scooter, you will be contacted by our team who will inform you of any price difference on transport only.
