Roman Forums Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

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Highlights

Offline Mode: Download tours and listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy the sites
Instagram Hotspots: We find the perfect picture spots
Enjoy a private experience in a COVID-19 safe environment

Summary

Explore the Roman Forums, was once the political, cultural and religious heart of one of the greatest Empires in human history.

Tour info

Duration

1 hour -

Pricing (From)

Adult: (5-90 years)

£12.99

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

Via Sacra, Via Sacra, Roma, Lazio, 00186

Dropoff location

Via della Salara Vecchia, Via della Salara Vecchia, Roma, Lazio, 00186

Why take this tour?

Discover the mesmerising forums in Rome, a key spot that was once the political, cultural and religious heart of one of the greatest Empires in human history.

Learn about the lifespan of the Roman Empire, from its origins in the 8th century B.C., the rise of a republic, the transformation during the reign of Julius Caesar and Augustus, its expansion across Europe as an Empire, the spread of Christianity and finally the Empire’s eventual fall.

Walk through the Arch of Titus, explore the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine, wander around the temples of Romulus, Saturn and Vesta, then admire the views of Palatine Hill.

Explore the forum and discover brilliant basilicas, towering temples and ancient arches, the perfect walk for any historical trip to Rome!

What’s included?

Access to your self-guided audio tour
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Headphones
Mobile device

Things to know

Before you book

This product is suitable for all ages
Do it at your own pace. This product is suitable for all fitness levels
English speaking Audio guide only

Before you go

You will need to bring your own mobile phone
You will need to bring your own headset/earphones

Cancellation Policy

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

This is not your ticket! You will receive a separate email with a link to your tour. From that email, please click 'Download Now', install the Vidi Guides app, create an account within the app and click 'GetMyTour'. The tour will then be ready for download within your profile section. You can start the tour whenever you like!

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Operator Website

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About operator:

Too many people visit places without discovering anything about them. And we can’t let that happen.

We believe that the true essence of travelling lies in the joy of discovering the authentic face of cities, neighbourhood and cultural sites, and unlocking the many tales they hold.

With that spirit in our hearts, we started out in search of these stories hidden in the nooks and corners of Paris, London, Cambridge and Oxford's most iconic spots. We then dived into each place’s culture, history, and traditions by collaborating with historians, famous architects, photographers, street artists, and many more. What we ended up finding was a treasure trove of stories that we have meticulously tied together just for you!

But how to deliver this information? We didn’t want to create another Wikipedia, with people looking at their phones instead of the sites. And let’s face it, audioguides and headsets belong to the 20th century.. This is why we’ve created our own storytelling format. Podcast-style tours, enriched with photos and videos, that keep you wanting more.

Our goal is to create a form of travel that will make you truly discover the places you visit.