Come on a journey through Imperial Rome, tracing its history from the height of its power until its fall in 476 AD. Walk down the Via dei Fori Imperiali with an expert guide and see vestiges that date back to when the Roman Empire governed! The Free Imperial Rome Tour has been designed to accommodate all types of visitors, from history buffs who want to delve deeper and uncover new facts, to those who are curious to see all the main landmarks from this fascinating period of history. Most tours will begin around the Largo di Torre Argentina. In this square you’ll find the ruins of Roman Republic temples and the remains of Pompey's Theatre. The legend has it that Julius Caesar was murdered in this square!

As you continue your walk on the Imperial Rome Free Tour, you’ll hear stories of political intrigue and understand how the assassination of Julius Caesar changed the trajectory of Rome forever. At the Piazza del Campidoglio, one of the Seven Hills of Rome, your guide will tell you the legend of Romulus and Remus, the founders of the city, and why this myth was so important to the Romans. As you come across Trajan's Market and the Roman Forum, you’ll hear about the everyday life of markets, squares, and other buildings where people gathered to discuss the administration of the city or met for entertainment and worship. At the Arch of Titus, you’ll learn how emperors were often raised to the status of gods after their deaths (and the opposite too).

At the end of the Via dei Fori Imperiali stands the iconic Colosseum, one of the most outstanding moments to have stood the test of time. This was the heart of Roman entertainment. It took eight years to build, and the opening of the venue was celebrated with 100 days of gladiator games! In this place, up to 50,000 spectators would watch gladiator battles, wild animal fights, and gruesome public executions. Here you’ll also learn of the city's fate after the Western Roman Empire fell. Discover all this and more on this imperial route. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you wish. And, of course, you’ll also come away with a host of recommendations and tips for the rest of your stay.