Trajan’s Markets: Rome’s Ancient Shopping Mall & Imperial Centre
Discover Rome’s ancient daily life on a 1.5-hour guided tour of Trajan's Markets and the Museum of the Imperial Fora. Immerse yourself into the world’s oldest shopping mall, with its grand arches and well-preserved shopfronts. Feel as if you’ve stepped through a portal into ancient Rome and get a glimpse into the daily routines from nearly 2,000 years ago. Continue to the museum, where unique artefacts and captivating stories bring Rome's imperial history to life. Choose for a small group experience or private option for a truly exclusive journey through Roman architecture, history, and daily life. Don’t miss this immersive experience into the heart of ancient Rome’s past.
Options
Private Tour in English
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: This option is for a 1.5hr private guided tour of Trajan's Market and Imperial Fora Museum with an English-speaking guide
What's included in Trajan’s Markets: Rome’s Ancient Shopping Mall & Imperial Centre
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali
Begin your journey at Trajan’s Markets, often called the world’s oldest shopping mall—a stunning feat of Roman engineering. As you explore the multi-level structures, it’s as if you’ve stepped back 2,000 years into ancient Rome. Your guide will reveal fascinating details about Roman life and commerce, illustrating how this vibrant hub was once central to society. Admire the grand arches, preserved shopfronts, and innovative designs that still inspire architecture today. Don’t miss the sweeping views of the nearby Imperial Forums and ruins—ideal spots for memorable photos. Your tour continues inside at the Museum of the Imperial Fora, where sculptures and artefacts reveal Rome’s incredible history. As you walk through, your guide will share intriguing stories of the Imperial Fora, once the bustling heart of Roman life, and the emperors who built these imperial fora. Feel the spirit of ancient Rome and leave inspired by its lasting legacy in this immersive experience.
Inclusions
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Expert live guide
- Entrance fees to Trajan's Markets and the Museum of the Imperial Fora
- Food and drinks
- Pick-up and drop-off
- Optional gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The museum provides a wheelchair for people with reduced mobility
- Three floors of the museum are accessible by wheelchair, the lower two unfortunately can't be visited with a wheelchair.
- We recommend you to bring your own headphones in order to minimise plastic waste
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved and you will be walking on uneven surfaces and climbing steps
- It is recommended to have a moderate level of fitness to join this tour since Trajan's Markets have many uneven surfaces and steps and stairs
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet us in front of the iron gates of Trajan's Column, opposite the church of Santa Maria di Loreto, Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00187 Rome. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet us at Trajan’s Column (Colonna Traiana), Via dei Fori Imperiali, 00187 Rome. Look for a member of staff holding a yellow Touriks sign Please arrive 5 minutes before your scheduled starting time. We will not be able to accommodate late arrivals.
