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Explore Ancient Rome Off the Beaten Path Tour (Private)
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Rome
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Tour guide
Guided Tour of the lesser known Ancient Rome
Expert Historian Guide
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off (can be arranged for an extra cost)
Food and Drink (an optional stop will be offered)
Meeting Points
Departure
Via di S. Nicola de' Cesarini, 8
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"
Return
Circus Maximus
Explore Ancient Rome Off the Beaten Path Tour (Private)
(1) Reviews
Rome
About
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...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English Tour guide
Guided Tour of the lesser known Ancient Rome
Expert Historian Guide
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off (can be arranged for an extra cost)
Food and Drink (an optional stop will be offered)
Meeting Points
Departure
Via di S. Nicola de' Cesarini, 8
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"
Return
Circus Maximus
Itinerary
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Area Sacra di Largo Argentina
Discover the remains of some of Rome’s temples and discover why this is one of the most important sites in Roman history.
10 minutes
2
Insula dell'Ara Coeli
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
10 minutes
3
Piazza del Campidoglio
Visit the Capitoline Hill, and find out why it was the most revered hill of Ancient Rome
10 minutes
4
Teatro di Marcello
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.
10 minutes
5
Foro Boario
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.
10 minutes
6
Bocca della Verita
A small sight shrouded in legend, but your guide will let you know the real story behind this Roman curiosity.
5 minutes
7
Arco di Giano
The Arch of Janus is definitely the lesser known arch of Ancient Rome, but held an important role for regular people in the city.
5 minutes
8
Arco degli Argentari
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.
10 minutes
9
Palatine Hill
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.
10 minutes
10
Circo Massimo
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.
