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- Hi, this is Rod Cuthbert for Viator.
Fans of The DaVinci Code will know that
one of Dan Brown's earlier books, "Angels and Demons,"
^has just finished filming and is due for release in 2009.
^The story's set almost entirely in Rome,
^and Viator has a great tour that covers
^all the key locations in the book.
^It's extremely popular,
^and if you check out our customer reviews
^you'll see mostly 4-star ratings.
^I took the tour recently and I found that
^besides getting deep into the story,
^it's also a fabulous introduction to Rome,
^certainly some parts you wouldn't see otherwise,
^and also the history of the city
^and the Baroque art movement.
^So you really do get a lot from the tour.
^It's definitely not just popular culture
^and a recent blockbuster.
^You see some major artworks on this tour.
^This is Caravaggio's Crucifixion of St. Peter,
^which we saw at our first stop,
^the tiny church of Santa Maria del Popolo.
^This is Benini's Ecstasy of St. Theresa,
^which we saw at Santa Maria Dela Vitoria.
^The tour, of course, covers all the key sites,
^including the Pantheon, Piazza San Pietro,
^Castel St. Angelo, and Piazza Navona.
^As you make your way between the various locations,
^the tour guide takes a few minutes
^to read key passages from the story
^to set the scene for what's coming up at the next location.
^It's a really well-designed tour,
^and it certainly makes the story come alive
^in a way you really can't do without being on location.
^Anyway, whether you're a fan of the book
^or want to see Rome from a different angle,
^I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
^It runs four days a week and is always popular.
^So do organize it in advance,
^because you may find it sold out
^if you wait until you arrive to make your booking.
You can find this tour and lots of other great Rome Tours
on Viator.com.
Thanks for watching.
