Explore Ancient Rome Off the Beaten Path Tour (Private)
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Escape the crowds and delve into a side of Ancient Rome that few get to see—a realm of hidden wonders and forgotten marvels that reveal the city’s rich and layered past. While the Colosseum and Roman Forum captivate millions, this tour takes you beyond these iconic sites, inviting you to discover lesser-known yet equally awe-inspiring monuments. It’s an opportunity to explore the hidden side of Rome, weaving through sites brimming with history, myth, and mystery. This is more than just a tour; it’s a journey into the soul of Ancient Rome, far from the well-worn paths, where history comes alive in quieter, more intimate settings. Join us to uncover the secrets of a city that was the heart of an empire, and leave with stories and memories that few travelers ever get to experience.
Inclusions
What's included
- English Tour guide
- Guided Tour of the lesser known Ancient Rome
- Expert Historian Guide
What's not
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off (can be arranged for an extra cost)
- Food and Drink (an optional stop will be offered)
Itinerary
Discover the remains of some of Rome’s temples and discover why this is one of the most important sites in Roman history.
The only outdoor remains in the city of an Ancient Roman apartment block, where people lived - find out more about daily life in Ancient Rome
Visit the Capitoline Hill, and find out why it was the most revered hill of Ancient Rome
A building that was the basis for the Colosseum, surrounded by the remains of temples. Find out more about its history and function with your guide.
We will see two of the best preserved ancient Roman temples in the world, and find out more about one of the greatest heroes in ancient mythology.
A small sight shrouded in legend, but your guide will let you know the real story behind this Roman curiosity.
The Arch of Janus is definitely the lesser known arch of Ancient Rome, but held an important role for regular people in the city.
This tiny but significant site has one of the best examples of a dreaded punishment dealt out after death - the Damnatio Memoriae. Attached is the Church of San Giorgo di Velabro, according to legend built over the very place where Rome's mythical founder was discovered.
From the back of the Palatine Hill, see the very spot where Rome began, and discover more about one of the most ancient rituals of the city.
The largest stadium in history, the Circus Maximus is still imprinted. Discover the history of this site from Rome's very beginnings to the modern day, and find out just what really was the Roman's favourite sport.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please meet your guide at the Largo Di Torre Argentina. They will be waiting in front of “Bottega Popolare”, holding a sign saying "Alternative Ancient Rome Tour"
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- City Stories Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Rome
- Its from-price is 59% above the median of the 8352 experiences we list in Rome.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 4951 of 8352.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Rome
Rome layers nearly three thousand years of history into one walkable city, from the Colosseum and Forum to Baroque piazzas and Vatican art.
Ancient Rome is still in plain sight. The Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill sit together at the city's heart, the Pantheon still stands with its open oculus, and fragments of temples and aqueducts turn up between apartment blocks. Across the Tiber, Vatican City holds St Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
Top-ranked sights in Rome: Colosseum, Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel.
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