Rome: Roman Forum and Palatine with optional walking tour – Rome, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Start your journey visiting the Roman Forum accompanied by our professional guide and imagine how life to inhabitants of Old Rome was. Enveloped by the ruins of temples and basilicas, an expert guide will skillfully transport you through the epochs, narrating tales of the Forum’s profound significance and recounting vibrant events that once animated its historic grounds

You can complete your experience by choosing the walking tour, where you will continue exploring the outer facets of the Colosseum, an iconic emblem of Roman ingenuity and entertainment. Allow yourself to be captivated by its grandeur from various angles, truly encapsulating the essence of its significance as the focal point of ancient Roman leisure.

Descend towards the Portico of Octavia, where the remnants beckon your imagination to reconstruct its past splendor as a bustling temple and market nexus. Forge a connection with the whispers of a bygone era embedded in the now-decrepit architecture enveloping you.

Proceed with your expedition to the expansive Circo Massimo, a colossal stadium that once reigned supreme as the principal locale for extravagant spectacles. Move onward to the representation of Luperca, the mythical she-wolf intricately woven into the founding myths of Rome. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives that skillfully intertwine the city’s origins, seamlessly blending myth and historical accounts.

Conclude your enriching tour with a leisurely promenade to the legendary ‘Boca della Verità,’ where an enthralling legend hints at its tendency to bite the hand of those who speak untruths.

This walking tour not only guarantees a visual feast of extraordinary architecture but also promises a profound exploration through the narratives that have left an enduring imprint on one of the most pivotal periods in human history.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Imagine how life was like for the inhabitants of the Forum
Admire the exterior of the awe-inspiring Colosseum
Learn about the myths and legends of Rome
Know more about the beginnings of Rome and the legend of Luperca
Tell the truth to the Mouth or you may lose your hand

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