Julius Caesar’s Life and Monuments Private Tour in Rome

5.0 (2 reviews) Rome, Italy
Duration3h
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Visit the most important places and monuments in Caesar’ life on our private walking tour of Rome. Julius Caesar was the most famous ruler in the history. His influence was so significant that our month of July was named after him as well as the German Kaiser and the Russian Czar. During this tour we will visit the Suburra, the Rome’s neighborhood where he passed his young years. You will see the Forum that he built when he became dictator, the temple dedicated to his divine ancestor Venus, the Senate house that he enlarged and renovated, the altar where his body was cremated and the exact place where he was assassinated.

Our professional guide with history background will bring the past to present and show you how was I century Roman society. Following on the footsteps of the great dictator, you will learn about historical figures who surrounded him such as Cleopatra, Mark Anthony, Augustus, Brutus and find out more about the ancient culture and daily lives of the Romans.

What's included

  • Private tour
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks

What to expect

  1. 30m
    Meet a private guide at Campidoglio square and start your history-focused tour following on the footsteps of Julius Caesar. During your firs stop you will see one of the seven hills of Rome with some important historic building in the city.
  2. Curia Julia
    Pass by
    The Curia Julia was the Roman Senate House in Ancient Rome. It was founded in 44 BC by Julius Caesar in replacement of the earlier Curia Hostilia. It is also one of the earliest buildings ever erected in the Forum.
  3. Temple of Venus and Roma
    Pass by
    The Temple of Venus and Roma is considered one the largest temples in Ancient Rome. It was built in 135 AD during the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian and was dedicated to the goddesses Venus Felix ("Venus the Bringer of Good Fortune") and Roma Aeterna ("Eternal Rome").
  4. Pass by
    The Forum of Caesar was built by Julius Caesar as an extension of the ancient Roman Forum in 46 BC. There you will see the ancient ruins of the Temple of Caesar, the Temple of Venus Genetrix, Basilica Argentaria, Altar of Caesar and more.
  5. I Rostri
    Pass by
    The Rostra was the platform from which orators spoke to the assembled people in the Ancient Rome. The construction was projected by Caesar but finished only in 42 BC by the Emperor Augustus.
  6. Basilica Julia
    Pass by
    The Basilica Julia was built on the site of the earlier Basilica Sempronia along the south side of the Roman Forum. It was founded in 46 BC by Julius Caesar and then completed by the Emperor Augustus, who named the building after his adoptive father.
  7. Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
    30m
    The Largo di Torre Argentina, is the exact spot where Julius Caesar was murdered by members of the Roman Senate in 44 BC.
  8. Campo De' Fiori
    20m
    Your tour will end at the historic square Campo de' Fiori in Rome’s city center.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide at the Campidoglio square by the stature of Marcus Aurelius.

End point

The tour ends in Campo de' Fiori, a nice area where you can have lunch or dinner.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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