Private Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill: Journey Through Ancient Rome

Highlights

• Duration & Assistance
• Archaeological Sites
• Journey Through Time

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Arch of Constantine

   5min

   Start your journey by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the sites of the Roman Forum.

2. 2

   Roman Forum

   30min

   Here you will hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem.

3. 3

   Basilica Julia

   5min

   Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.

4. 4

   Basilica of Maxentius

   5min

   Discover the ruins of the largest building in the Roman Forum that became an inspiration for many buildings built afterward, including New York City's former Penn Station.

5. 5

   Arco di Tito

   5min

   Marvel at the details of the Arch of Titus that provided the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

6. 6

   Temple of Venus and Roma

   5min

   Be impressed by the remains of the largest temple in ancient Rome and enjoy the best view of the Colosseum.

7. 7

   Palatine Hill

   35min

   Walk the paths of the Roman emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

8. 8

   Circo Massimo

   From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's-eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. Let your guide drive your imagination through chariot races, gladiator fights, and the clamor of the public. Learn about the famous Roman Games and travel back in time to a quasi-legendary era before Rome itself and find out the Circus’s foundations in the early myths and Gods. Stay in the Archeological Area as long as you wish at the end of your official tour.

Before you go

Location