Ancient Rome Tour with an Archaeologist - Small Group

Rome, Italy

2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the history of ancient Rome on this small-group walking tour that digs deeper than most. In the company of an archaeologist guide, step back in time on a journey that takes in landmarks including the Roman Forum and Theater of Marcellus and reveals how a small village developed into the metropolis we know today.

Take a deep dive into Rome's history on a walking tour
Enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour capped at four
Benefit from rare insights from your archaeologist guide
Leave with a deeper understanding of Rome's famous landmarks

What's Included

Access to free-entrance archaeological areas. Not inside the Colosseum.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Via della Madonna dei Monti, 51, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting is in front of the Church of Santa Maria ai Monti.

End point

Via del Portico d'Ottavia, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
Tour ends at the Porticus of Octavia (archaeological area).

Itinerary

Colosseum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Trajan's Forum

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Forum of Augustus

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Roman Forum

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Septimius Severus Arch (Pass By)

Piazza del Campidoglio

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Teatro di Marcello

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temples Of Apollo Sosiano And Bellona (Pass By)

The Portico of Octavia

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

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

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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Ancient Rome Brought to Life

Elsa_S, Jul 2026

Leonardo was an extremely knowledgeable guide who really made Ancient Rome come alive for us. After visiting the Colosseum the day before, I was kicking myself for not having done enough pre-reading to properly appreciate what I was seeing. By the end of our tour with Leonardo the following day, I felt he had given us what would have taken me a week of reading to absorb from books. An excellent guide and a genuinely worthwhile tour. Leonardo went out of his way and gave us insights and busted myths that really left an impression. Highly recommend.

Amazing! The best tour in Rome

Sarah_S, May 2026

Leonardo was the most incredible guide and his knowledge of Rome was unparalleled. His passion and explanations of what we saw, allowed us to really understand Rome in a linear way. He tied everything in and gave us incredible insights.

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