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Trajan’s Markets & Forum Guided Tour: Visit Rome’s First Mall

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Trajan’s Markets & Forum Guided Tour: Visit Rome’s First Mall

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87 €102 $76 £141 CA$152 A$per person
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Tour Description

Discover Trajan’s Markets on a private guided tour, delving into the history of this ancient commercial hub, its impressive architecture, and its connection to Trajan’s Column.

Key Information

  • Experience Private, Walking
  • Guided by Licensed national tour guide
  • Duration 2 to 4 hours
  • Starting times (Customizable) Morning, Afternoon
  • Languages English, Italian, Spanish, French, German
  • Pickup available Upon request

Highlights

  • Private guided tour of Trajan’s Markets & Trajan’s Forum
  • Detailed look at the iconic Trajan’s Column
  • Visit to the historic Milizie Tower
  • Optional kid-friendly version with games & activities
  • Add-ons: Roman Forum, Colosseum, city walk, food tour
  • Optional hotel pick-up & drop-off

Itinerary

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    Trajan's Markets

    Explore Trajan’s Markets, the world’s oldest known shopping complex, featuring ancient shops, administrative offices, and stunning views, located beside the iconic Trajan’s Column in Rome.

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    2

    Trajan’s Column

    Admire Trajan’s Column, an iconic monument in Rome, renowned for its intricate reliefs depicting Emperor Trajan's victorious campaigns, showcasing remarkable Roman art and military history.

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    3

    Milizie Tower

    Visit the Milizie Tower, a medieval tower in Rome offering stunning panoramic views of the city, and a glimpse into the city’s ancient defensive architecture.

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Full Description

Step inside the world of ancient Rome with a private guided tour of Trajan’s Markets, Trajan’s Forum, Trajan’s Column, and the Milizie Tower—one of the most fascinating archaeological complexes in the city. Led by an expert local guide, this immersive experience reveals how Emperor Trajan transformed Rome through engineering genius, military power, and architectural innovation.

Explore the remarkably preserved Trajan’s Markets, often considered the world’s first “shopping mall,” where ancient Romans worked, traded, and conducted government business. Walk through multi-level corridors, ancient storefronts, administrative rooms, and panoramic terraces that bring the Imperial Fora to life.

Marvel at Trajan’s Column, an extraordinary monument covered in detailed carvings narrating Trajan’s victories in the Dacian Wars, then continue to the Milizie Tower, a medieval fortification offering unique insights into Rome’s layers of history.

Families can enjoy a kid-friendly version, including scavenger hunts, storytelling, and archaeology games that make the past exciting and accessible.

The tour can be customized with optional extensions—add a Roman Forum tour, a Colosseum visit, a City Highlights walk, or a food tour for a full cultural day. Private hotel pick-up and drop-off can also be arranged for maximum comfort. A perfect experience for history fans, families, and curious travelers.

What is included

Included

  • Licensed official tour guide
  • Customized itinerary
  • Kid-friendly version available on request

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Recommendations

Tips and Tricks

  • Wear comfortable shoes
  • Book extension visits in advance (Forum/Colosseum)

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5

Based on 1 reviews

  • Sandy S. United States

    We chose this tour because we'd been to Rome before and wanted something off the beaten track. It did not disappoint! The private format was just perfect, we got to ask all the questions we wanted and our guide kept a comfortable pace while answering. 10/10 would recommend

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Trajan’s Markets & Forum Guided Tour: Visit Rome’s First Mall

Private
Starting at
87 €
102 $
76 £
141 CA$
152 A$
per person

Please allow our travel agents up to 24 hours to get back to you. Average response time during weekdays is 1 hour.

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