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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Join this small-group walking tour, led by a fully licensed guide, to discover the develop of Ancient Rome, from earliest settlements to the grandeur of the Colosseum. Begin at the Mouth of Truth, follow a carefully planned route through the Velabrum, using quieter historic streets to admire Rome's most iconic landmarks from a different perspective. Climb the Capitoline Hill, enjoy a rarely seen view of the Palatine Hill, continue along the Roman Forum while learning where Rome's political and religious identity took shape and how its unique geography transformed a small riverside village into the capital of one of history's greatest empires. The journey culminates with a walk along the Fori Imperiali to reach the Colosseum, where your guide brings history to life. As this experience does not include entry to the Colosseum, you'll enjoy the full historical explanation without ticket reservations or queues.
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What's included
Fully Licensed Expert Tour Guide
This tour does not include entry to any sites. All monuments are viewed from the outside.
What to expect
Mouth Of Truth
20m · Admission ticket not included
Meet your guide by the Temple of Hercules Victor, just steps from the Mouth of Truth, and discover the legend behind this famous marble mask (outside view only).
20m · Admission ticket not included
Take in breathtaking views of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill from the Tarpeian Belvedere, beside the ancient walls that once protected Rome's Capitoline citadel.
Piazza del Campidoglio
20m
Explore the Capitoline Hill, the political and religious heart of ancient Rome, crowned by Michelangelo's elegant Piazza del Campidoglio and the famous equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Via dei Fori Imperiali
20m · Admission ticket not included
Walk along Via dei Fori Imperiali, overlooking the monumental forums built by emperors including Caesar, Augustus, Trajan, and Nerva.
Colosseum
20m · Admission ticket not included
End your tour at the Colosseum, where your guide will reveal the stories behind Rome's most iconic monument. As this tour does not include entry to the Colosseum, you can enjoy the experience without ticket reservations or entrance queues.
San Giorgio in Velabro
20m · Admission ticket not included
Admire the Church of San Giorgio in Velabro, a hidden medieval gem set in the heart of ancient Rome's legendary Velabrum district.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide by the Temple of Hercules Victor, just steps from the Mouth of Truth, and discover the legend behind this famous marble mask (outside view only).
End point
The Arch of Constantine in Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome, Italy
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
