Roman Forum Myths and Legends Private Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Likely to Sell Out

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour

Rome, Italy

4.0

(58)

Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel Skip the Line Guided Tour

from US$94

Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel, Museum's & The Basilica

Rome, Italy

3.9

(18)

Vatican Guided Tour with Sistine Chapel, Museum's & The Basilica

from US$175

Rome, Italy

Rome Experience the Castelli Romani among lakes and villages and flavors

from US$188

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Step into the world of ancient Rome and uncover its rich myths and legends on this private tour through the ruins of the Roman Forum. Walk through the heart of the Roman Empire as your guide brings to life stories of gods, heroes, and iconic figures like Julius Caesar and how these tales shaped the beliefs and culture of one of history’s most powerful civilizations.

Walk through the heart of ancient Rome at the Roman Forum
Hear the story of Rome’s founding by Romulus and Remus
Learn about Julius Caesar, myths of gods, brave soldiers, and more
A private tour means a more personalized experience

What's Included

Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Imperial Forums
Roman Forum guided tour
Official guide
Headset to hear the guide clearly (over 6 people)

Hotel pick up and drop off
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Colosseum access

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Largo della Salara Vecchia
L.go della Salara Vecchia, Roma RM, Italy
Look for the KIRBA TOURS sign or flag, and you'll find us there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lapis Niger

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Basilica Emilia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tempio di Antonino e Faustina (Pass By)

Regia (Pass By)

Tempio di Vesta (Pass By)

Casa delle Vestali

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fonte di Giuturna

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Castor and Pollux (Pass By)

Lacus Curtius

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tempio di Saturno (Pass By)

Umbilicus Urbis

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Arco di Settimio Severo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Milliarium Aureum (Pass By)

Basilica Julia (Pass By)

Curia Julia (Pass By)

Temple of Divus Julius

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
The full names (as written in the ID or Passport) of all the participants in the booking are needed at the time of the booking, incomplete information on the booking cannot guarantee the entrance to the Roman Forum. ID or passport are mandatory. Guests who show up without ID or passport cannot be guaranteed entrance.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveller Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveller's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveller's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveller's review)

Reviews

4.9

based on 7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Visualizing the beauty of the Roman Forum

Donald_F, Nov 2024

Our guide was Paolo and we spent a wonderful two hours walking through the ruins of the Roman Forum. Paolo brought the structures back to life with his historical stories and artists' renderings of the various buildings and temples. Paolo's knowledge of Roman history, culture, and mythology was extensive and truly enabled us to visualize the grandeur of the Forum and the evolution of the city of Rome from small city to the capital of an empire.

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! Paolo will be delighted to hear that you enjoyed your journey through the Roman Forum. It’s always his pleasure to share the rich history, culture, and myths of ancient Rome and to bring these remarkable ruins to life for visitors!

This tour was worth doing giving an insight into the life of the Romans

DimiB, Sept 2023

Paolo our guide provided a very good insight into Roman life and the ancient forum. A great tour in understanding where it all began and the centre of this incredible place.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Paolo was able to provide such valuable insights into Roman life and the ancient forum. Understanding the heart of Rome’s history truly makes the experience unforgettable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another tour to explore more of this incredible city! Kind regards, Kirba Tours

Don’t try to see the Forum on your own. Book this tour!

Kamelia_C, Jun 2023

We are so thankful we booked this tour of the Forum instead of trying to navigate the complicated and immense area ourselves. Our guide was Paolo and he was wonderful. He did a fantastic job of helping us to imagine what the forum would have looked like in ancient times. He had a flipbook of pictures/sketches that provided good illustration for his narrative. I consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable of ancient Roman history, and I was impressed with how much information and context Paolo provided. I was happy to have learned a lot on the tour!! Paolo also did a great job of maneuvering us into the shade before he explained what we were looking at and provided time to use the restroom and hydrate. I highly recommend booking this tour!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a beautiful review. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in Rome soon! Warm regards, Susanna - Kirba Tours