Houses of Augustus and Livia Private Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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Journey to the heart of the Roman empire and explore the spectacular houses of Augustus and Livia and find out what life was like for the VIPS of ancient Rome discovering some of the Eternal City’s best preserved monuments on our special tour of the Palatine Hill’s Houses of Augustus and Livia. On this exclusive new itinerary, we’ll get to know antiquity’s most powerful couple in the beautiful buildings the ancient civilization’s first emperor and his wife called home over 2,000 years ago. With the help of our expert guides, get the inside track on the gripping tale of Augustus’ relentless rise to power - including his rivalry with one-time ally Mark Antony and his transformation of the ancient metropolis into the city of marble we know today. Please note that the House of Livia is temporarily closed, but this is subject to change. Please contact us for further details and we will do our best to arrange your tour.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Reviews(22)
Knew a lot about subject but learned a lot more. Impossible without amazing guide. Worth every euro
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and were able to learn even more through the experience. It’s great to know that your guide made such a positive impact and helped bring the subject to life. We strive to make every euro you spend worthwhile, and your satisfaction is our greatest reward!
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.
Dear Gary, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience on the Palatine Hill tour! We're thrilled to hear that our knowledgeable guide was able to tailor the tour to your interests and that you found the Houses of Augustus and Livia fascinating. Your recommendation for history enthusiasts is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Marta helped you see the major highlights of the Forum and Palatine Hill while giving you a clear understanding of the history and timeline of the site. We truly appreciate you choosing Through Eternity Tours!
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.
Thank you for such a great write-up! We’re so happy to hear how much you enjoyed exploring the Super Sites with Guia and that she made the history come alive and easy to follow. It’s great to know the House of Augustus and House of Livia were highlights and that the timing worked perfectly for the English multimedia tour. We’d love to welcome you back for another journey through history! Warm regards, The Through Eternity Team
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.
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!