Emperors of Rome
Historical journey at the time of Ancient Rome with a fresco workshop
- WITH
- Cecilia's TEAM | about the guide
With its magnificent architecture and historical remains, the eternal city of Rome is a fascinating destination. During this walking day tour, you will discover its most beautiful sites with a professional guide who will take you back in time. In the morning you will visit the ruins of ancient Rome such as the Roman Forum, the main square which was the place around which all political and religious life of the city was once articulated: celebration of weddings, games, gladiator fights, ceremonies and religious festivals. You will also visit the House of the Vestal Virgins, sisters of the goddess Vesta, which formed with the Temple of Vesta, a unique complex named atrium vestae. You will see the Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of the capital, occupying a central position in ancient Rome, overlooking the Roman Forum to the north and the south Circus Maximus. Under the Empire, the Palatine was occupied by large houses built for emperors, which gave birth to the word "Palace". Passing by the Arch of Constantine, you will go to the Colosseum you then visit. After lunch, you will head to the Stadio di Domiziano, archaeological site where were held the Olympics, Piazza Navona. There, you will participate in a 3 hours fresco course during which you will learn to reproduce a real Roman fresco using the technique and the colors of that time. At the end of the course, you can leave with your work.
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Rome
Italy -
1 day
DURATION -
10
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Rome, the Colosseum, the Forum, Triumphal Arch, house Vestal, Constantino Arch, Basilica, Roman fresco course, art
- transport :
- On foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- yes
- Kid friendly :
- A nice fun tour for children from 4-5 years old. The guide will stimulate their interest with some questions.
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (fluent), Anglais/English (fluent), Italien/Italian (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 10
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Guiding service - Fresco workshop with a specialist - Domiziano stadium entrance tickets
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance fees to the Colosseum and the Forum (Skip-the-line tickets 12 € / person, free for children under 18) - Lunch and snacks
ITINERARY
Starting from the majestic site of the Colosseum, you will join your guide and begin your visit with the remains of ancient Rome. You will discover the Forum with its Triumphal arches, its Basilicas and House of the Vestal Virgins. Then you will visit the Palatine Hill, the Arch of Constantine and Colosseum. At lunchtime, sit in a small local restaurant to taste delicious Roman specialties. After lunch, head to the Stadio di Domiziano, an archeological site where was once unfolded the Olympics, Piazza Navona, for a 3 hours mural course in which you will learn how to paint a real Roman fresco with the techniques and the colors of that time.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Square Colosseum
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Piazza Navona, Rome historical center
about
your guide
Cecilia
Cerveteri
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English, Italien/Italian
Born in the picturesque city of Florence who influenced my passion for art, I moved later to Rome where I completed a PHD in the Academy of Fine Arts. After working as an event planner for 13 years, I decided to create an association which offers customized cultural trails in Roma combining history, art and craft activities mixing the ancient materials such as pigments and natural elements as legendary artists Michelangelo, Giotto or Raphael used to do. The ancient art is really at the center of my tours and I aim at seeing the Eternal City’s history reviving through the creation of a fresco made by a visitor. Today, my eight years of experience in walking tours, family tours and painting workshop enables me to share the best of my expertise and my passion for Rome’s history with curious visitors in an entertaining narrative experience. During my tours, I let the visitor being also an actor and enter in relation with the city of Roma and its past, culture and energy. With my team of archaeologists, restorers, art historians and tourist guides, I organize for you a trip back in time. Discover the main historical sites of Rome such as the St. Peter's Basilica, the Colosseum and the Roman Forum and join a mosaic workshop; learn how to create your own fresco on the Piazza Navona using ancient techniques; visit World Unesco heritage sites such as Banditaccia and uncover the secret stories of the ancient civilization while tasting the traditional roman gastronomy. PS : my tours could also be guided by Paola or Lisa, especially when they have to be done in English.
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