Ancient Rome Off the Beaten Path: Private Tour of Hidden Wonders

Highlights

• Private Ancient Rome Tour
• Expert Historian Guide
• Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Area Sacra di Largo Argentina

   10min

   Discover the remains of some of Rome’s temples and discover why this is one of the most important sites in Roman history.

2. 2

   Insula dell'Ara Coeli

   10min

   The only outdoor remains in the city of an Ancient Roman apartment block, where people lived - find out more about daily life in Ancient Rome

3. 3

   Piazza del Campidoglio

   10min

   Visit the Capitoline Hill, and find out why it was the most revered hill of Ancient Rome

4. 4

   Teatro di Marcello

   10min

   A building that was the basis for the Colosseum, surrounded by the remains of temples. Find out more about its history and function with your guide.

5. 5

   Foro Boario

   10min

   We will see two of the best preserved ancient Roman temples in the world, and find out more about one of the greatest heroes in ancient mythology.

6. 6

   Bocca della Verita

   5min

   A small sight shrouded in legend, but your guide will let you know the real story behind this Roman curiosity.

7. 7

   Arco di Giano

   5min

   The Arch of Janus is definitely the lesser known arch of Ancient Rome, but held an important role for regular people in the city.

8. 8

   Arco degli Argentari

   10min

   This tiny but significant site has one of the best examples of a dreaded punishment dealt out after death - the Damnatio Memoriae. Attached is the Church of San Giorgo di Velabro, according to legend built over the very place where Rome's mythical founder was discovered.

Before you go

Location