Houses Of Augustus And Livia Private Tour With Roman Forum And Palatine Hill

The guide absolutely made this visit for us. The meeting point was convenient and “Renata” was on time. Very thoughtful and knowledgeable in her depiction of the historical elements this tour can provide. My wife & I thoroughly enjoyed her company and of course the sites themselves. We highly recommend this experience for anyone looking to visit Rome.

Guia was absolutely amazing. She was so knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions we threw at her.

Knew a lot about subject but learned a lot more. Impossible without amazing guide. Worth every euro

This private tour was one of the best we’ve ever taken. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, interesting and flexible. We. Tailored this tour to cover just the Palatine Hill which included the Houses of Augustus and Livia since we had previously toured the Forum. We found Palatine Hill fascinating and more than worthy of the 3 hours we spent there. If you are interested in the history of the Roman Empire, this tour is for you. The ruins and excavations on the Palatine are incredible and the Houses of Augustus and Livia are very well done.

This was an amazing tour that was probably the highlight of our trip to Rome. Our tour guide, Enzo, is extremely versed in Roman history and archaeology and shared the most fascinating facts and insights about the Roman people and the structures we toured. Enzo was very engaging and energetic and the 3 hours flew by. Anytime you can skip the line in Rome is worth what you pay but this tour is well worth the money.

Marta was a great guide. I left the tour feeling like I had seen all of the major highlights of the forum and the Palatine Hill, and I had a much clearer understanding of the history behind and timeline of the many many structures on the site

We took the Super Sites tour with Guia and it was FABULOUS! She was super knowledgeable and made all of the sites in the tour enjoyable and accessible. The multimedia tours of the House of Augustus and House of Livia were standouts all alone. Those tours are offered in different languages so make sure you arrive at a time when your preferred language tour occurs. Guia was careful to make sure we arrived just on time for the English tour. If you enjoy ancient Roman and early Christian history, then be sure to take this tour.

We did the Super sites exclusive tour of houses of Augustus and Livia with Roman forum and palatine hill tour with Claudia. It was the best tour we did in Rome. Claudia is an amazing guide. We had previously been on a tour of the Roman Forum but this tour went beyond what you usually experience and learn. Claudia’s knowledge and expertise was incredible and she was very friendly and passionate about the history of her city. This was a tour that we will not forget.

Gracelyn, our tour guide, was phenomenal! She knew pretty much everything we could have asked her about the Roman Forum and all the sites within it. My husband has a good sense of Roman history and she and him really talked shop with great fun. She not only was very knowledgeable, she was also very personable and a delight to spend time with. Would highly recommend if you want a detailed trip to the Forum area. She also brought pictures of what the Forum would have looked like, and that was super helpful for imagining it in its heyday.

Very special and interesting place to experience. Tour was a bit unorganized but we enjoyed it and our guide was very knowledgeable.

We did this as Private Tour and added the Colosseum with the Underground for my dad and I. It was supposed to be a 5 hour tour with another hour for lunch. First off, our tour guide showed up late, and when I called the company they gave me a different name vs the person who showed up. Then it was just poorly planned. We ended up on a rushed 6 hour tour with no break for lunch (my 75 year old father had no rest break). And for the price I paid, I expected someone with education or experience in history or archaeology, but our guide was a lawyer from Ukraine. She was very kind and patient, but I had told the company how interested my dad was in Roman Empire history. Fortunately, my dad was happy with the tour, but I was rather disappointed knowing what I'd communicated to the tour company.

My tour guide was Gracelyn M and she was wonderful!!! She was so well informed and kept the communication flowing for the entire duration. I learned so much during this tour and would gladly take any other tour she provides on future visits.

Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny! It was a wonderful experience and we learned a lot! Highly recommend this tour!

We loved our tour on the Palatine Hill, Villa Augustus, and Villa Livia with our guide Claudia Giustizieri. She has great knowledge of Roman history and architecture. What stood out the most was her ability to answer all of our in-depth questions with clarity and expertise. Since we visited the Forum and Palatine hill before, she adapted the tour to our interests, ensuring that every moment felt personal and engaging. We highly recommand this tour.

First want to mention that we booked 2 private tours with Through Eternity during an 8-day stay in Rome, and found them extremely professional and responsive. We had originally booked this tour for a Tuesday, but the company reached out to let us know that two of the sites we wanted to see would be closed that Tuesday, and offered to change the date. We were so appreciative that they brought this to our attention and glad we changed the date to a Friday, when all the sites we wanted would be open. So the tour itself was simply a jaw-dropping experience. I had visited the Roman forum previously but never with a private guide, and never with access to some of the newly-designated S.U.P.E.R. sites. I booked this private torch because I was with my 75-year-old mother, who loves learning as she travels but has some mobility issues and wound have had a hard time keeping up with a large group, It was a different experience entirely than trying to navigate the basic-entry sites among the crowds. The highlights without a doubt were the sites we never could have seen without the special access tickets: the houses of Augustus and Livia and the church of Santa Maria in Antiqua. The three of us were literally the only people in the House of Augustus- the actual residence of Rome’s first emperor, with astonishingly well-preserved wall frescos and mosaic floors, and with the overall house layout still evident. There was a small group in the House of Livia (his wife) because entries are timed to allow for a narrated light show highlighting specific elements in the wall frescos - but still, there were maybe a dozen people in there, and we could easily walk around and take photos and get as close as we liked without being jostled by crowds. Santa Maria Antiqua was also fascinating and sparsely visited- all a complete contrast to the general forum area, which was full of umbrella-led tour groups and selfie sticks. Nevertheless, our guide Lorenzo pointed out hidden treasures within the forum that we never would have noticed or understood, such as small groups of holes on the marble steps that were used for some type of game or gambling, and the underground area where gladiators armed themselves before the Colosseum was built. Our guide Lorenzo was excellent - highly knowledgeable, professional, and very flexible and accommodating with our pace and interests. He has a degree in art history and helped us appreciate some of the incredible artistic techniques in the wall frescos. He also took extra time to point out sites we were curious about that were not on the tour and was very kind in helping my mother navigate some of the steeper and more uneven stairs. It was truly an exclusive and fascinating experience and well worth the extra cost. Gracie Mille Lorenzo!

Claudia was our guide and gave us one of the best of many tours we have taken in Rome. She has expert grasp of the complex past of the Forum and the palaces of the Roman Emperors. Claudia's wonderful presentation in English brought Roman history to life. 100% highly tecommend Claudia...she id the BEST. Jill, Sally and Tom

Marta , out guide was amazing !! Best tour you can do while in Rome. Highly recommended!! Impressive places and very informative tour.

Bandon from Canada was a spectacular guide. He brought the history and ruins alive and in a context we could understand. His knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject was evident. I would definitely request him as a guide again.

Our tour guide, Brandon the Canadian, was excellent. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely loved Roman history.

Thomas was our tour guide, and it was just my husband, my son and me. My son majored in history in college, with an emphasis in Ancient Rome, and he thoroughly enjoyed this tour, but my husband and I did, as well! Thomas is like a professor, without the stuffiness. He is a storyteller, and that's what made it so interesting. Plus, you will see the remains of Augustus' home, which is not to be believed. If you take this tour, you will thoroughly enjoy it!

We have been multiple times to the Roman Forum and Colosseum and would highly recommend these sites to newbies to Rome. However, we wanted something different that we haven't seen in our many trips to Rome and the Through Eternity Private Tour of the House of Augustus hits the mark as well as the bonus site of the 5th century Roman catholic church of Santa Maria Antiqua. Brandon, our Through Eternity guide, was a wealth of knowledge and information on anything Roman, including some spicy tidbits that would rival those of the famous Roman historian Suetonius! He definitely enhanced our visit to these lesser-known sites. We were awed by the beautiful ancient frescoes in both the House of Augustus and Santa Maria Antiqua. Moreover, being in the Roman Forum and on the Palatine Hill is always a wonder - walking where the ancient Romans once walked! And views from the Palatino were outstanding! We highly recommend Through Eternity, this tour, and all of their tours!

We can't say enough positive comments about our guide, Brandon. His knowledge of Roman History gave us insight into their daily life, political and religious practices. As a bonus he explained aspects of Roman Art History that were eye openers. Our time with Brandon on this tour gave our trip substance.

I went on the tour with my Aunt, Mother, and sister. We all had a great time seeing not only the forum but several special areas that the tour gave us access to. However, my favorite part was how knowledgeable and friendly our tour guide, Vittorio, was. I studied Latin throughout high school and getting to go to the forum was an awesome way to experience remnants of the history and myths we had learned so much about, and Vittorio was always happy to take time to answer our questions, point out more obscure locations and structures, and expand well beyond the typical stories and explanations for things. It was a memorable and fun tour for all of us!!!

The best visit to the Palatine and the Forum. Our guide Siriki, an archaeologist? He explained the entire Roman Forum to us with passion and enthusiasm. I've been to the forum several times and this was the best visit I've ever made. And to top it off we saw the house of Augustus and Livia. Incredible visit!