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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Don't miss this 2.5-hour private tour, which includes a Forum Pass that allows access to the archaeological sites of the Imperial Forums. Be in awe of the incredible ruins as you learn and explore what once was the centre of Rome. Visit Trajan's Market and see the well-preserved remains of the city's first version of a shopping centre. See the perfectly intact, 29m tall Trajan's Column built in honor of Roman Emperor Trajan's victory over Romania. Marvel at the frieze wrapped around the column that features key historical narratives of the battles. Head to the Forum of Trajan, the largest of the Imperial Forums that formed the political and governmental center of the Roman Empire. The Forum of Nerva, the smallest Forum to be built by Emperor Domitian, but was completed by his successor Nerva, whose name it took. Admire the only two columns that are still standing today. The Forum of Augustus was built by Rome’s first emperor and houses the remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor.
What's included
Licensed tour guide
Snacks
Soda/pop
Private Transportation
What to expect
Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali
45m · Admission ticket included
Explore the archaeological ruins of Trajan’s Market (Mercati di Traiano) in the Imperial Fora in Rome, built by Julius Caesar and his successors. Said to be the first version of a modern-day shopping centre, which contained an undercover market, small shops and apartments. The remains are remarkably well-preserved and are an incredible example of Roman urban planning.
Colonna Traiana
20m · Admission ticket included
Visit the perfectly intact, 29 meter tall Trajan's Column (Colonna Traiana) made of Carrara marble and built in honour of Roman Emperor Trajan's victory over Dacian (Romania). Marvel at the frieze wrapped around the column that features key historical narratives of the battles, and listen as your guide points out the main events and tells stories of them.
Trajan's Forum
20m · Admission ticket included
A Forum was the main center of a Roman city and it served as a public area for the people. The Forum of Trajan was the last and largest of the Imperial Forums that formed the political and governmental center of the Roman Empire. The complex consisted of an enormous basilica, two libraries, markets and a large temple. Walk around the ruins and see the incredible remains.
Forum of Nerva
20m · Admission ticket included
The Forum of Nerva was the fourth and the smallest of the Imperial Forums to be built. Learn how the project was conceived by the emperor Domitian but was completed by his successor Nerva in 97 AD, whose name it took. It was a narrow space lined by colonnades, as can still be seen in the Temple of Minerva. There were about 50 columns that originally made up the structure, but only two remain standing today.
20m · Admission ticket included
The Forum of Augustus was a forum built by Rome’s first emperor Octavian Augustus, and houses the remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor (Mars the Avenger). Looking onto the area today, you see the remains of the Temple of Mars Ultor, the high podium and front steps, some bases of columns and three splendid Corinthian columns made of white marble.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the entrance of the Trajan's Market (Mercati di Traiano). They will be holding up a sign with your name on it.
End point
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.
