Origins of Rome Tour: Mouth of Truth Circus Maximus Forum Boarium & Local Guide

2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The Temple of Hercules — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Mouth of Truth — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy this 2-hour walking tour along the places that tell the history on the origin of Rome.

Meet your guide at the Tiberine Island, and discover why the core of the island is shaped like a ship. Listen to the legend on Romulus and Remus, the twins fed by a she-wolf, heirs of Enea and founders of the city in the 6th century b.C.

See the area along the river Tiber were the first trades of merchants and shepherds begun. Visit the Mouth of Truth and take a picture in front of it as Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck did in the famous 50's movie "Roman Holiday". Finally, take a step back to the Roman Empire and imagine yourself as viewer of a chariot race inside the Circus Maximus

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Maria Tours

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional local guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Isola Tiberina

30 min

You will learn the history about the creation of this unique small island in the middle of Tiber river
San Giorgio in Velabro

40 min

This was the place where according to the legend, Romulus and Remus where found by a she-wolf
Circo Massimo

20 min

After visiting the Colosseum, see the other big open area destinated to public competions, where Romans like to assist to chariot races
Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin

30 min

Here stands the big mask of the Mouth Of Truth, became famous for the "Dolce Vita" movie "Roman Holidays"

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Down the statue in front of Saint Bartholomew church

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
The guide speaks fluent English
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes
Minimum numbers do apply: there is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if there are not enough participants to meet the requirements. In such an event, you will be offered an alternative