Ancient Rome Mythology Legends and Traditions Guided Tour

Highlights

• Private and Official Tour
• Focus on Roman Myths and Gods
• Visit Symbolic Sites

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stop 1

   35min

   We will explore the most important hill in in the city which was the political centre of Ancient Rome. Here we will see famous Piazza del Campidoglio with the equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius and the symbol of Rome, the famous bronze statue she-wolf.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   35min

   Located at the foot of Capitoline Hill it is the oldest temple on the Roman Forum and the second oldest known temple in Rome.

3. 3

   Teatro di Marcello

   35min

   Founded in 13 BC, Teatro Marcello was the largest open-air theatre in ancient Rome. The architecture and design of the theatre were copied numerous times during the Roman Empire and influenced many important buildings, including the symbol of Rome, Colosseum, which was built many years later in 72 BC.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   35min

   The Forum Boarium was one of the oldest and most important marketplaces of ancient Rome. According to legend, Hercules, who reached this area with Geryon’s oxen, was robbed of these by the giant Cacus, who lived in a cave at the foot of the Aventine Hill. Here we will see some significant ancient monuments, including the Temple of Fortuna Virilis and the Temple of Hercules Victor.

5. 5

   Isola Tiberina

   35min

   At the end of the tour you will visit the mysterious Tiberian island, covered with legend and secrets. You will discover the story about the ancient Temple of Aesculapius dedicated to Asclepius, who was the Greek god of healing and medicine.

Before you go

Location