Rome Roman Forum and Imperial Forums Tour 2 hr 30 min

Step into the places where ancient Rome’s power took shape on a private 150-minute tour of the Imperial Forums, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Follow the story of emperors, senators, priestesses, and everyday citizens among the city’s most evocative ruins.

Begin at the Imperial Forums and Trajan’s Column, where intricate carvings recount the emperor’s conquest of Dacia. Continue through the Forums of Trajan and Caesar, including the remains of the Temple of Venus Genetrix. In the Roman Forum, explore the temples and landmarks that once anchored public life, including the Temple of Saturn and the altar associated with Julius Caesar’s cremation. Your guide brings the ruins to life with historical representations and reconstructions, and introduces places rediscovered in recent years. Finish atop Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s legendary seven hills, with a memorable view across the city.

This Rome Roman Forum and Imperial Forums tour pairs a private guide with entry to all three archaeological sites. Bring photo identification and the date of birth for every traveler, and share each traveler’s full name when booking. Reserve your tour to experience ancient Rome on foot, from its imperial monuments to its hilltop panorama.