Rome Historical Tour with an Archaeologist Late Afternoon

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Duration2h 45m
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LanguagesPortuguese, English, Italian
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Late Afternoon for a Fresh and Calm Visit with the Sunset by the Colosseum

With all my passion for Rome, we will walk and talk about the history of Ancient Rome, its evolution, the context of the monuments we see today, all explained by archaeology, history and art history. First a brief introduction of Rome's history, and the main features of its art and architecture. Why, when and how everything was built will be discussed and contextualized.

Then we go to the monuments and see the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the 5 Imperial Forums, the Capitoline Hill Square, the Theater of Marcellus, Temple of Apollo and Porticus of Octavia.

Understanding why all that was built is an incredible journey we will do together, in a personalized way to your interests, pace and time, with a great passion from my side to help visitors understand how Rome developed from a hut village to a magnificent city.

The Experience does not include going inside the Colosseum or tickets for it.

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What's included

  • Customizations for special needs. Support material. Stops for water or restroom.
  • Internal area of the Colosseum, or tickets for that.

What to expect

  1. The Portico of Octavia
    10m
    Right next to the Theater of Marcellus, an amazing archaeological area we walk through and inside. This is the ending stop (in the heart of the former Ghetto area).
  2. Teatro di Marcello
    40m
    Our final point will the second theater constructed in Rome, the Theater of Marcellus.
    We will see how, when and why it was constructed. The curious relationship it has with the Colosseum and how it was used during the Roman times, later and still is used today.
    Here, we will also see the Temple of Apollo and the Porticus of Octavia, where we finish and I where I will give some final tips about the area, the Jewish Ghetto.
  3. Piazza del Campidoglio
    15m
    One of the most beautiful squares in Rome, designed by Michelangelo, and with some of most outstanding sculptures from Ancient Rome.
  4. Temples Of Apollo Sosiano And Bellona
    Pass by
    Inside the archaeological area of the Theater of Marcellus and the Porticus of Octavia, we will see this temple, probably the second marble temple built in Ancient Rome.
  5. Pass by
    One of the triumphal arches still standing in Rome. We will see along the way the arches of Septimius Severus, Constantine and Titus.
  6. Roman Forum
    30m
    On the way Campidoglio Square, the amazing square designed by Michelangelo, we stop in several terraces to see and discuss the Roman Forum, including Arches of Triumph, the Temples of Vesta, Castor and Pollux and Saturn, the Roman Senate House, Basilicas and much more.
    On the square, we admire the palaces designed by Michelangelo, the equestrian bronze sculpture of the emperor Marcus Aurelius and other Roman and Renaissance sculptures.
  7. Trajan's Forum
    15m
    Among the Imperial Forums, the last and biggest one, hosting Trajan's Column, a marvel from Ancient Rome practically intact.
  8. Forum of Augustus
    30m
    After the Colosseum, we will visit the complex of the Imperial Forums. All the 5 Forums: Forum of Caesar, Forum of Augustus, Forum Peace, Forum of Nerva and the Forum of Trajan. An amazing complex of monuments.
    Along the way we will see in detail the ruins, understand how they were built and why, and talk about characters of the Roman history and monuments, such basilicas, porticos, Trajan's Market, the Column of Trajan and museums aroud.
    After that we will follow to the Capitoline Hill.

    The offer here does not include going inside the monument or tickets for that.
  9. Colosseum
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Our first stop is the Colosseum, explained and discussed from amazing points from which we can admire all the details and discuss it's history, function, construction techniques and many other details.

    We do not go inside, as this would take all the time of the tour. We can organize the tour to finish in this point and guests can go inside with all the explanation and information provided right before.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the charming Piazza Mattei, right by the Fountain of the Turtles.

End point

Tour ends at Piazza del Colosseo (Colosseum).

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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