Sons of Empire - Discover the history of Ancient Roman Emperors
Walk in the footsteps of emperors as we travel back 2000 years to the height of the Roman Empire, in this immersive private tour!
Guided by a local historian, enjoy a walk through as we roam around the stunning streets of Rome, visiting Via del Corso, the Pantheon, Ponte Sant’ Angelo and Castel Sant’Angelo.
Learn about the transition between Republic and Empire, Rome’s expansion across Europe, and finally the Empire’s eventual fall. Discover the stunning streets of Rome as you take photos in the best sightseeing spots and learn more about the most famous people in history.
Venture off the tourist trail and get a local feel for the area, as you experience the area’s history through these picturesque streets. Explore the beautiful architecture, secret gems and unforgettable iconic sights as you transport yourselves in an engaging, quirky and captivating adventure.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Sons of Empire - Discover the history of Ancient Roman Emperors
What's included in Sons of Empire - Discover the history of Ancient Roman Emperors
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Begin at the Mausoleum of Augustus: the perfect place to start our tour, as it was home to the very first Emperor of Rome, Augustus! Learn about Rome’s transition from Republic to Empire with the death of Julius Caesar and the reign of Emperor Augustus.
Via Del Corso
Originally built in the 3rd century as part of the Via Flaminia, an ancient road linking Rome to the North and the Adriatic sea, Via del Corso is one of the city’s most famous streets. The ‘Corso’, in its current name, relates to the horse racecourse which ran through here, as part of the carnival celebrations.
On this very spot stood the Temple of Marcus Aurelius, erected by Commodus to deify his father and make people regard him as a God. Learn about ancient Roman architecture and the city’s melding of ancient and modern history.
Inclusions
- Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
- Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
- Access to your self-guided audio tour
- Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
- Audio tour provided by a local or historian
- Headphones
- Mobile device
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
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Ticket Redemption
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!
