For the first time, there is now a storytelling tour focused on the personal stories of the early Emperors of Rome. Take a stroll in downtown Rome and get ready to be blown away by the lives of the ancient Romans, their love stories, and their “peculiarities”! Hear about the assassination of Julius Caesar exactly where it happened. This is not only about Caesar, though. Besides him, there are 5 more mind-blowing Romans to talk about. For example, discover Marcus Agrippa and be amazed by his loyalty and friendship with the first Roman Emperor of Rome, Augustus. Of course, we didn’t forget characters like Emperor Nero and Hadrian. These Emperors, who were very opposite personalities, have their moment of glory on the tour. If you enjoy great historical stories from the past, don’t miss this unique opportunity and delve deep into the past.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:03 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 6 of the next 8 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
On this walking tour you will see Largo Argentina sqaure, the site of the Assassination of Julius Caesar, then we continue on, walking by incredibly beautiful sites such as the Pantheon, Piazza di Pietra and the Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus, finishing in the end with Piazza del Popolo, which was two millennia ago the burial site of Emperor Nero
We walk by the Pantheon at night, where your tour guide will recount you the story of Marcus Agrippa, a man who in the 1st century BC managed to become the second most powerful man in the world
While in awe at these fascinating 2nd century AD ruins, the tour guide will tell you the story of Emperor Hadrian, one of the best Emperors in Rome's history
Here in this square, still endures the monumental 2nd century AD spiral column dedicated to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The column shows a hand-carved spiral relief which from the bottom to the top, shows the most significant moments of his life
In this square you will admire the 1st century AD burial site of Emperor Augustus, his Mausoleum. Over here the tour guide will tell you of his family, focusing mainly on the life of his only child Julia. This woman had a very strong personality and she was a very independent type of woman for those days. This story is probably the climax of the tour, being unique and heart-breaking.
Piazza del Popolo represents the conclusion of the nighttime walking tour. In this square the tour guide will tell you of the incredible story of Emperor Nero, delving deep into his psychological profile, explaining his relationship with his mother Agrippina and how eventually Nero wanted to become an artist so bad, which lead him to be at the center of world attention.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, starting at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM.
Children aged 3–6 pay nothing, adults from $45. Infants go free.
It can: 6 of the next 8 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The meeting point is by the only brick tower in Largo di Torre Argentina Square. The brick tower is known as the "Torre del Papito". The tour guide will be there, holding a sign in hand. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Massimo is truly someone who loves what he does. He’s extremely personable and funny. I really enjoyed his humor and abundance of knowledge. Without a doubt, I would book a tour with him again. Thank you so much, Massimo. Ps- Julia’s still my favorite.
You can visit a place but it only comes alive and makes sense when you hear the stories that depict historicism. Our tour guide Massimo was the most fabulous storyteller and helped us understand what shaped Rome during this fulfilled tour called, Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Night time Stories. Massimo's passion and fun friendly attitude made the tour exceptional! We learnt so much, laughed a lot, enjoyed aperitif and gelato along the way. It was an incredible evening and a high light of our time in Rome. Whenever we are in Rome, we will look forward to another tour with Massimo.
Massimo was an amazing tour guide. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable, he kept us entertained through his stories. Being bilingual, his fluent english was also a huge plus! 10/10 would always book Massimo again.
We were incredibly lucky to have Massimo provide two truly amazing private tour experiences whilst we were visiting Rome: Julius Caesar & the Emperors’ Nighttime stories, and the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum. Massimo has the most infectious energy, enthusiasm and storytelling skills, coupled with such extensive knowledge. His communication before both tours was succinct & professional, and made us feel at ease with meeting times & location. Both tours were incredible, and we came away not only feeling like we had learned more than we ever expected, but we also wanted more. We didn’t want the tour to end. We can’t stop talking about the infectious way Massimo delivers all things ‘ancient Rome’. Thankyou Massimo - not only did you keep us engaged with all the amazing facts & historical information, you made us laugh & gasp at all the ancient ’gossip’ :-) We absolutely loved the tours and we can’t recommend Massimo highly enough. We are already looking forward to our next visit to Rome, and booking more tours with Massimo.
We had an incredible experience touring Rome with Massimo! From the very beginning, he was friendly, professional, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. His passion for Rome’s history and culture was contagious, and he brought every site to life with fascinating stories, historical context, and fun facts that you won’t find in a guidebook. Massimo paced the tour perfectly, making sure everyone was comfortable while still covering an amazing amount of history and iconic landmarks. He was happy to answer every question and even shared fantastic recommendations for restaurants, cafés, and places to visit after the tour. What truly set Massimo apart was his enthusiasm and genuine love for what he does. He made us feel like we were exploring Rome with a longtime friend rather than just following a tour guide. His engaging personality and sense of humor kept the entire group entertained from start to finish. If you’re visiting Rome and have the opportunity to book a tour with Massimo, don’t hesitate, you’ll be so glad you did. He made our trip even more memorable, and we would absolutely book another tour with him on our next visit.
Massimo is an excellent tour guide. His stories make Rome come alive. I have done 9 tours with him in two years. Each one was so informative. His stories bring the characters of so long ago back to life. He is always on time and professional. I now consider him not just a tour guide but a friend. I would never go to Italy again with using him as my guide to the wonderful historic places of Rome, Besides the Nighttime tour we have done the Colosseum, the Vatican, and the City tour. I'm looking forward to some of the other tours he has to offer. He really goes the extra mile making dinner reservations for us in advance so we can get a good meal after the tours.
Fabulous experience. Our tour guide was both extremely knowledgeable and animated. It was the best experience for our own visit.
Our tour was so entertaining and informative! Extraordinarily vivid stories, that kept our attention the whole time. I would definetely recommend tours with Massimo in general and, as I was especially interested in the story of Ceasar and other Roman rulers, this was just the perfect topic for me. Thank you so much for the great experience! We hope to enjoy another tour, when we'll be in Rome again.
Fantastic experience! Massimo was very knowledgeable, super passionate, and he shared unique anecdotes that you won't find in the usual history books. Walking through the alleys of the historic center with such an engaging narrative made everything magical. Perfect organization and timing managed very well. I highly recommend it to everyone!
This was hands-down the best tour experience we had in Italy among the four we did. Massimo is a brilliant story-teller and highly knowledgable about Roman history. We were initially skeptical about doing the Emperor's nighttime stories tour with our 7-year olds, since they are not yet interested in history. However, it turned out be the highlight of our trip. Massimo weaves together real historical narratives while walking through actual sites in the city, draws analogies with our modern world and uses humor to superb effect. I learned more about Roman history and personalities on this 2.5 hour tour than I have ever before. I am a casual reader of history and was disappointed with the less knowledgable guides from some of the bigger tour companies. However, Massimo's was exactly the sort of tour I was looking for: knowledgable, accessible and immensely fun. At multiple points, we asked Massimo deeper follow-up questions on the stories and he was not only thorough with his facts but deeply insightful about the times and ethos of ancient Roman society. At the end our tour, our only regret was that we did not do the Colosseum tour with Massimo. If you are visiting Rome, I would highly recommend booking with Storytelling Rome.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories | 2–3 hours | 5.0 (82) | $45 | |
 Julius Caesar's Final Hours Tour from the Roman Forum | 2 hours | 5.0 (6) | $52 | View |
 The last day of Julius Caesar: from the glory to the Ides of March | 2h 30min | 5.0 (3) | $285 | View |
 Julius Caesar’s Life and Monuments Private Tour in Rome | 3 hours | 5.0 (2) | $245 | View |
 Julius Caesar Life Curiosities and Landmarks Guided Tour in Rome | 2h 30min | — | $366 | View |
 The Life of Julius Caesar: Rome Private Half-Day Walking Tour | 3 hours | — | $265 | View |
 House of Caesar Augustus, Emperor's Palace Guided Tour in Rome | 2h 30min | — | $342 | View |