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Ancient Rome: the sunrise walking tour with breakfast

3 Hours Round trip from Rome Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Sunrise walking tour through Ancient Rome
02 See the Colosseum from the outside
03 Enjoy views over the Ancient Forum from Capitoline Hill
04 Hear stories of gladiators, emperors, and the Roman Empire
05 Discover legends of Romulus and Remus with a storyteller guide
06 Visit the area of the ancient market and Circus Maximus
07 Finish with cappuccino and cornetto breakfast

See Ancient Rome in the quiet early hours on this sunrise walking tour through some of the city’s most iconic archaeological areas. With a licensed guide leading the way, you’ll trace Rome’s story from its legendary foundation to the height of the Empire, while enjoying atmospheric views before the crowds arrive.

Along the route, admire the Colosseum from the outside, take in the Ancient Forum from the Capitoline terrace, and explore places tied to emperors, markets, temples, and chariot races. After this journey through Rome’s past, finish with an Italian breakfast of cappuccino and cornetto.

You'll learn from your expert guide about its construction and the gladiators' fights, dreaming about the atmosphere of Rome's pulsating heart, crowded with people from all over the Empire.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

(from outside) Our walk will start from the the Colosseum.... You'll learn from your expert guide about its construction and the gladiators' fights, dreaming about the atmosphere of Rome's pulsating heart, crowded with people from all over the Empire.Taking beautiful pics of the most typical glimpses in the historic center, we'll admire the monumental squares built for Trajan, Augustus and Caesar.Yo'll enjoy the jaw-dropping view of the Ancient Forum from the Capitoline terrace. You'll learn about the political, commercial and administrative center of the ancient city.The Campidoglio square, with the equestrian statue of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius is still one of the most iconic spots in Rome.The equestrian statue of the philosopher emperor Marcus AureliusThe old theatre built in memory of Augustus' nephew.Your stroll will continue in the area of the ancient market, where the history of Rome started. The legends of Romulus and Remus and the mythical foundation of the city will be brought back to life by your storyteller guide.One of the most ancient temples still standing in RomeYou'll complete this immersive experience into the history at the Circus Maximus, the great stadium for chariot races.

The route