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Do you want to know what life was like in a city with more than a million people two thousand years ago? There is a place in Rome where you can live this experience: Trajan's Markets, no crowds, no queues, just you, the city of the Caesars and a specialized archaelogist or official licensed guide as your host!

Destination

Rome, Italy

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

2.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Italiano, Español

Included

• Private Licensed Guide
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance Tickets - 12 Euros for adults
• Free for children up to 18 years old.

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 6 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of the entrance of the Trajan's Markets - Rome to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Meeting point

   Via IV Novembre - Rome

4. Enter the main hall

   This is one of the most striking examples of Roman architecture preserved. Here you will listen the story of the different layers of the building;

5. Explore the upper gallery and the collections of marbles

   Explore the upper gallery and the shops where a collection of incredible marbles from archaeological excavations are exhibited;

6. Have a breaht taking view over the archaeological area

   Enjoy the unique view you can have from the upper level of the Markets to the Altar of Victor Emanuel II and the imperial forums;

7. Act as a treasure hunter

   Go down the steps to the lower level of the Trajan Forum, you have to go through many rooms (once were more than150!). It's like being in a labyrinth built on three levels! Don't worry if you are tired, there is an elevator ... it is modern !!

8. End of the tour

   I will lead you out of the building, leaving you with recomandations of more things to do in the area.

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Peter🇷🇸 Serbia

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 January 2025

We had an interesting day. We initially planned the Trajan markets but they were closed without notice. Irrespective, Lia Beatrice came up with a new and innovative program where she took me to other historical sites of interest and during the entire time she transferred valuable knowledge about the Roman history. I really enjoyed my tour and access to such a wealth of knowledge Highly knowledgeable

Ruth🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Carlo)

7 March 2025

We had a fabulous tour with Carlo at the Vatican. He is knowledgeable, friendly, very attentive and engaging. Thank you Carlo so much. Carlo is wonderful

Jon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sara)

3 March 2025

Sara was perfect! Her knowledge of local foods, traditions and local history made the whole afternoon a memorable and wonderful day. I would highly recommend Sara for any tours in Rome!Taste of perfection

Marius

(About local Federico)

27 February 2025

We had a very interesting and informative time with Federico in Rome. It was a very special experience to see Rome and its wonderful corners with a real Roman. We can recommend everyone to take a tour with Federico. If we are in Rome again we will contact Federico. Thank youAmazing Rome

Marius

(About local Federico)

27 February 2025

We had a very interesting and informative time with Federico in Rome. It was a very special experience to see Rome and its wonderful corners with a real Roman. We can recommend everyone to take a tour with Federico. If we are in Rome again we will contact Federico. Thank youAmazing Rome

Mirka🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Yanira)

26 February 2025

We had a Colosseum tour with Yanira and we couldn’t wish for a better guide. Yanira is very friendly, extremly knowledgeable, she explains the history facts in the best possible and un a such interesting way. Do not hesitate to book her for your memorable Rome tours. We wished we had booked more tours with her. Yanira is your best guide in Rome

Iain

(About local Federico)

24 February 2025

Thank you Federico for a thoroughly enjoyable and informative afternoon. You really managed to bring the experience alive with your incredibly knowledge and insight in to Roman life. I cannot recommend Federico enough.

rhq66vr8tj

(About local Eleonora)

23 February 2025

My son and I enjoyed our private tour it was all we were looking for and more! Eleonora provided an individualized experience full of interesting facts and background information, and even sparkled a few refreshing more light-hearted pieces of information into our tour. I definitely recommend Eleonora, and will book her again next time I will come to Rome. John

Clare

(About local Federico)

20 February 2025

We had a great time with Federico. He was incredibly knowledgable and understood our needs for the time he spent with us. He is also a really lovely person to spend time with and we would highly recommend him.Fantastic tour guide

Bibiana

(About local Eleonora)

6 February 2025

this is the second time we do this tour, this time with our kids too, and they loved it! Absolutely the best tour we have done so far thanks to Eleonora. She couldn't be any better!Fantastic!

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

26 January 2025

Sara was a wonderful tour guide who brought all the history to life in a very engaging way. She is an expert historian who is super friendly and an amazing source of knowledge and stories. We came away so much more informed about the history and life of ancient Rome and cannot recommend this tour more highly. Top Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Forum Tour!

Monia

(About local Eleonora)

25 January 2025

I learned a lot thanks to our guide Eleonora. Her enthusiasm for the city of Rome is contagious! Despite being in the city for a short time, I was able to see some hidden gems and also the most iconic landmarks of the city. Definitely the highlight of my trip! Grazzie!!The highlight of my trip!

Margaret

(About local Eleonora)

14 January 2025

Eleonora is an amazing, funny, and knowledgeable guide. We had a lot of schools touring around us so it was busy but she navigated around them well and was fantastic throughout the whole tour!Amazing Colosseum tour with Eleonors

Sandra

(About local Federico)

13 January 2025

Thankx to Federico, our visit to the Vatican couldn't be better! His knowledge about the Vatican, the Catholic religion, and his views are exceptional. The choices he made to show us en tell us about during the tour were phenomenal! We learned a lot of things for certain, and he made history alive for us, also to see things from another perspective! He made this experience Rome's best memory! Magnificent!

Isabel

(About local Eleonora)

11 January 2025

What a great tour! Our guide Eleonora made us learn about some roman food specialties but also about the neighborhoods we visited and about Italian culture. She was so funny that the 2.5 hours we spent with her were flying. I could have followed her for a few more hours. Thanks for this wonderful experience, Eleonora!Great tour thanks to Eleonora

Elias

(About local Lia Beatrice)

4 January 2025

Fue muy acelerado la visita, no cumplió nuestras expectativas Acelerada

Corinne🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Lia Beatrice)

1 January 2025

Lia was a very nice and pleasant guide. She is definitely very knowledgeable about the history and culture in Rome. We can certainly recommend her to other tourists. We spent a very nice morning with her in the Vatican museum and the St. Peter’s church.

Verified

(About local Eleonora)

26 December 2024

we highly recommend this tour as one of the first activities to do in Rome. Great introduction to the city. Our guide Eleonora was very funny and knowledgeable. We learnt a lot but, also, she gave us some tips about how to get the best out of our holiday. It was nice not to be in a big group. Great value for money!Great introduction to the city

Cody🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

24 December 2024

Yanira was extremely knowledgeable and made the experience at the colosseum very enjoyable. She was very easy to talk to you and made sure you could understand and hear her during the tour! I would recommend her for anyone looking for a VIP tour with someone who knows it all! Amazing

Danielle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sara)

22 December 2024

Sara guided our family (including our three children 19,17 & 15yrs) around the Coloseum and Palatino hill area. Sara was excellent communicating with me from the time of booking and she assisted me w other arrangements beyond what I’d have expected. Sara’s manner was warm, funny and incredibly informative. She answered all of our questions (including silly ones) with ease and good humour. Would highly recommend Sara. Exceded our expectations

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sara)

20 December 2024

What a great way to start our time in Rome! Sara is so wonderfully warm, engaging, helpful and highly knowledgeable - we absolutely loved wandering through the streets, tasting delicious flavours and learnt so much along the way! Would highly recommend :)Highly Recommend Sara

Ruth🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Yanira)

18 December 2024

Rome is historic and can be daunting to explore/ discover. But Yanira made it so easy and she brought the Roman history to life! She was also patient with my children - which is a plus point, especially in winter! Pre-tour, she followed up and explained the necessary documents and details we'd need to provide. Because Yanira has an art history background, she gave us great insights as we toured the Vatican museum, and before, background upon seeing the monuments which were undergoing restoration ahead of the Rome Jubilee. ## Do note that the queues to the sites, the security checks etc are all mandatory and as a tour guide, she has to prep everyone in the group. Also, note that tickets to the Vatican/ Basilica are timed and you shouldn't miss those timings to have the maximum time allotted inside. Our tour was on a Wednesday and she customised it so we could still visit all the sites, even with the Pope's papal audience. We managed to get pastries, gelato and even pizza along the way and ended at St Peter's Basilica. What a lovely way to spend a morning! Lovely walk with a local History Expert!

Petr

(About local Lia Beatrice)

16 December 2024

Beatrice made our tour just perfect! She is a fountain of knowledge and knows everything about everything, but she is also very kind, nice and fun person to spend your time with. I can 100% recommend this wonderful woman ❤️ Thank you once again Beatrice, you are amazing ⭐️Amazing Beatrice

Suzana

(About local Eleonora)

15 December 2024

Out tour guide Eleonora was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about her work. We truly got a true sense and understanding about the coliseum, and learned information we would never had ever imagined without a guide. 5 STARS!!!5 STARS!!!

Patricia

(About local Eleonora)

10 December 2024

Elle was FANTASTIC! So informative but appropriately warm and humorous. A wonderful person and tour guide!!!!!A wonderful person and tour guide!!

Janet

(About local Eleonora)

8 December 2024

Did a tour with Eleonora today and she was amazing! Yes this was a food tour but we also learned about the history of Rome and the area we were touring while walking. We learned so many things about the different foods that the Romans love and how the foods were produced to make them more regional. We were warned to come hungry and we did however we still couldn’t finish all of the different foods we were offered. We couldn’t even eat dinner tonight because we were still full!!Amazing Food Tour!!

Rosalie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Federico)

3 December 2024

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I truly recommend the Colosseum tour with Frederico. He knows so many interresting informations about history of the place and is very helpfull for recommendations about restaurants and places to visit in Rome! I would chose him again for an other tour if I come back to Rome!Great tour with Frederico

Mark

(About local Eleonora)

28 November 2024

We met up with Eleonora on a cold and very rainy afternoon, feeling miserable and thinking we didn't really want to do this tour! Eleonora soon dispelled any negative feelings we had and we embarked upon a wonderful tour of some key tourists venues but also some little known "hidden gems". Eleonora was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and extremely good company. We enjoyed an espresso in a nice cafe surrounded by statuary and a spritz in an upbeat bar popular with the locals. we continued with the tour which included a visit to the Pantheon and Piazza Navona. we almost forgot about the rain and cold. A very pleasant afternoon despite adverse weather conditions. A very pleasent afternoon despite adverse weather conditions

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Yanira)

26 November 2024

Yanira was wonderful, I highly recommend her! We were a blended family group of 9, including grandchildren, parents, and grandparents, with Spanish-only speakers and English-only speakers. Yanira did a wonderful job of switching back-and-forth, not just juggling historical information in multiple languages, but also supporting our widely-varying needs - spotting the lift for elderly grandparents who might have had difficult managing the Colosseum steps, unerringly navigating to the toilets for the pregnant woman in our group, finding the nursing room for our nursing mother. Yanira’s great guidance helped us enjoy both the Colosseum and our family time together - exactly what I was hoping for!Warm, personable, and knowledgeable!

Suzanne

(About local Eleonora)

20 November 2024

The tour guide was awesome. Knew so much it was amazing. She was terrific and answered all questions well and supplied us with endless interesting tidbits about what we were looking at. Definitely worth it!TERRIFIC!

bnthompson87

(About local Sara)

20 November 2024

Sara is a great person that transported us back in time with her amazing knowledge of Rome and the Colosseum. She is passionate about her work and it shows in her presentation. She is also very friendly and approachable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone who is looking for a great tour guide in Rome. Beyond her expertise on the Colosseum, Sara has also been an invaluable resource for our entire trip to Italy. She provided us with personalized travel advice, suggesting hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences. Her recommendations for local eateries were spot on, leading us to authentic and delicious meals. With Sara's guidance, our Italian adventure has been truly unforgettable.

moritz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Carlo)

20 November 2024

Carlo gave us a great customized tour of the Vatican City to fit our interests and also the special needs we had with our 5 month old daughter. We visited the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel and St. Peters Basilica together. He took care of all our needs, knew quicker passages and his transfer of knowledge was very well structured. It made us better understand overall layouts, historical phases and trends and also special humorous details we enjoyed a lot. Thank you for the great time, Carlo!Knowledgable guide with custom tour

Robin

(About local Federico)

18 November 2024

We had a great time with Federico. He was knowledgeable and fun and we were able to see the highlights and skip the less important areas of the Vatican. We thought the price was a bit high, however, it was a private tour with just myself and my boyfriend, which meant we received all of Federico’s attention. Vatican Tour

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

17 November 2024

Carlo was amazing. He is a brilliant historian. You can tell he loves teaching. But the best was how he checked in with us every so often to see if the walking was too much. He set the pace to meet our capability. Tied for #1 amongst the 8 guides we had during our trip. Passionate and fun

Nas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

15 November 2024

Wow, wow, wow, wow! I am very happy we decided to book with Carlo. I will admit in the beginning I was a bit hesitant (price wise) but I kept going back to the amazing reviews and decided we need to book with Carlo.. and we loved it. Carlo was very informative, attentive, & overall the best guide we've had so far. (We had 3) If it's your first time in Rome please consider guided tours. My fiancé and I both agree there's no way we would have gotten all of the information or the details if they had not been pointed out to us. Carlo also gave us amazing recommendations after the tour which we definitely appreciated. Grazie mille Carlo!! You NEED to book with Carlo!!!

Mary🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

14 November 2024

We loved our tour with Federico! He is incredibly knowledgeable on all things Vatican, historically to current times. He understands the art and knows why the galleries are set up the way they are. He is able to break down the vastness of the Vatican treasures into manageable sections. He is funny and engaging and we will schedule with him on our next visit. This is how you should visit the Vatican

Anthony🇺🇸 United States

(About local Federico)

8 November 2024

We scheduled our tour of the Vatican with Frederico several months ago. He was very responsive when we had questions leading up to our visit to Rome. On the day of the tour he ushered us through the entrance process and took us on a fact filled journey through the museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter’s Basilica. Vatican tour with Frederico

Viviana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

4 November 2024

Carlo was very nice and extremely knowledgeable, the passion and excitement in which he explained things to us was so amazing that it left us wanting to learn more. I would highly recommend hiring him.Vatican with Carlo

Michele🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

3 November 2024

Lia was not only knowledgeable, but so personable and fun. We had the best tour of the Vatican and Saint Peter‘s basilica. She was able to get us into the Sistine Chapel, which was amazing. So worth the money. Such a wonderful experience.Lia is amazing!

Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

2 November 2024

Our afternoon tour with Lia was the best part of our stay in Rome! She was fun, knowledgeable, informative, and gracious. She personalized our tour to focus on our interests and left us with a far better understanding of the city and its history. Brava e’ grazi a Lia!Best 3 hours in Rome - tour with Lia!

Nancy

(About local Lia Beatrice)

29 October 2024

We are so glad we booked this tour with Lia. Her knowledge of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill is amazing. We had a wonderful time soaking in all this knowledge. It was nice to follow her lead and not have to think about where to go next. We have a greater understanding of the Roman Empire and its significance in world history. Highly recommend touring with Lia

Daniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

28 October 2024

Meeting Carlo was easy and he was on time. His tour of the Coliseum and The Roman Forum were super informative. He has great commend of the history and detail. He was enthusiastic and interactive. We never felt we were being lectured to. He gave us options of what to see, what to explore more of and where to take breaks. We would tour with him again and recommend him to you.We Had a Great Tour with Carlo

jay🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

27 October 2024

It was a pleasure being taken through the coliseum and Forum with Lia. She knows her history and told us more than we ever knew. She had a sharp and funny sense of humor. Good tour guide.Great history lesson

euan🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Carlo)

26 October 2024

Carlo was outstanding. Friendly extremely knowledgeable patient - the ultimate perfect guide. Helped my son with his Latin translations and made history fun for us all. We can’t recommend him more highly…..Bravo. GrazieOutstanding Roman guide

Alexandre🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Carlo)

24 October 2024

We did the Colosseum and surroundings tour with Carlo through Withlocals, and it was an incredible experience. At first, we were unsure if the higher price was worth it, but trust me, it absolutely was. Carlo’s passion for history is contagious. Every location had a story, and he delivered it with such knowledge and enthusiasm that we were hooked from start to finish. His examples brought history to life, making the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour!100% worth the experience!

Pedro Juan🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Carlo)

22 October 2024

Our tour of the Vatican with Carlo was great. My wife and I greatly appreciated Carlo’s deep knowledge, attention to historical facts and ability to transport us to the historical moment we were discussing. We highly recommend this private tour with Carlo. Great Tour of the Vatican

Dannin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlo)

22 October 2024

Carlo was so fun and had so much to share. His knowledge of Rome’s history has depth and breadth. He brought supplemental content to help us better visualize Ancient Rome as it was. We thoroughly enjoyed his joy and love for Rome and her layered history. Buon giorno a Roma!

Jessica🇺🇸 United States

(About local Roberto)

21 October 2024

I found this last minute. We didn't have a lot of time to spend in Rome and we all wanted to try some good, authentic food. Did not disappoint! Roberto was super friendly, laid back, really knew his local history as well as the food! He brought us around the area, through a passage basically only known to locals and the Jewish Ghetto was really interesting too! It was like walking around with a new friend. And even though its a "walking tour" don't worry, you dont have to walk and eat at the same time. Roberto found nice relaxing places to eat. We had a hard time finishing as it was so much food! Thanks again, Roberto & Stephano! Awesome way to see the real Rome!

Deirdre🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sara)

20 October 2024

If you’re looking for the ultimate guide in Rome, look no further than Sara. Honestly, I’ve never had a guide who was such a walking encyclopaedia of knowledge—not just about the Coliseum, but all of Rome, its history, culture, language, and more. She has this incredible ability to bring the city’s rich and complex history to life in a way that’s easy to understand and captivating. Any question we had, she answered effortlessly, no matter how obscure. Plus, she kept things upbeat and fun the whole time. As an added bonus, she even sorted out reservations for us at her favourite local restaurant, which was an absolute gem. If you want an unforgettable experience in Rome, book Sara—you won’t regret it! Highly recommend!Book Sara for the Best Coliseum Tour

Martha🇺🇸 United States

(About local Lia Beatrice)

12 October 2024

Lia was very knowledgeable about the Vatican. We enjoyed her sense of humor and enthusiasmKnowledge Guide