Trajan’s Markets: Rome’s Ancient Shopping Mall & Imperial Centre
Description
Discover Rome’s ancient daily life on a 1.5-hour guided tour of Trajan's Markets and the Museum of the Imperial Fora. Immerse yourself into the world’s oldest shopping mall, with its grand arches and well-preserved shopfronts. Feel as if you’ve stepped through a portal into ancient Rome and get a glimpse into the daily routines from nearly 2,000 years ago. Continue to the museum, where unique artefacts and captivating stories bring Rome's imperial history to life. Choose for a small group experience or private option for a truly exclusive journey through Roman architecture, history, and daily life. Don’t miss this immersive experience into the heart of ancient Rome’s past.
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Begin your journey at Trajan’s Markets, often called the world’s oldest shopping mall—a stunning feat of Roman engineering. As you explore the multi-level structures, it’s as if you’ve stepped back 2,000 years into ancient Rome. Your guide will reveal fascinating details about Roman life and commerce, illustrating how this vibrant hub was once central to society. Admire the grand arches, preserved shopfronts, and innovative designs that still inspire architecture today. Don’t miss the sweeping views of the nearby Imperial Forums and ruins—ideal spots for memorable photos. Your tour continues inside at the Museum of the Imperial Fora, where sculptures and artefacts reveal Rome’s incredible history. As you walk through, your guide will share intriguing stories of the Imperial Fora, once the bustling heart of Roman life, and the emperors who built these imperial fora. Feel the spirit of ancient Rome and leave inspired by its lasting legacy in this immersive experience.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The museum provides a wheelchair for people with reduced mobility
- Three floors of the museum are accessible by wheelchair, the lower two unfortunately can't be visited with a wheelchair.
- We recommend you to bring your own headphones in order to minimise plastic waste
- Wear comfortable shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved and you will be walking on uneven surfaces and climbing steps
- It is recommended to have a moderate level of fitness to join this tour since Trajan's Markets have many uneven surfaces and steps and stairs
Reviews(6)
Francesca was our tour guide on May 3. She was an excellent guide and brought to life Trajan’s market. She was very knowledgeable, prepared and friendly. We had been to Rome several times and had wondered what was hidden in the large site. Highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something different in Rome.
Thank you so much, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed our Trajan's market guided tour :)
This tour exceeded my expectations. Seeing the market inside was much more rewarding than just seeing it from Via Fori Imperiali. The tour was about two hours and I felt like it was the exact amount of time needed. The most enjoyable aspect was seeing that our modern day shopping mall really replicates this ancient market. The idea of covered hallways with open spaces lined up around it was duplicated.
Thank you so much for your throughout review, we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our Trajan's Markets guided tour. We look forward to welcoming you back into one of our other tours in Rome!
well worth doing, a fraction of the crowds that swamp the Forum yet the buildings are equally as impressive. Our guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic and gave us all extra time as we had asked so many questions! Recommend
Thank you so much, we are really glad to hear that you enjoyed our Trajan's Markets guided tour!
Very interesting, although not as known as other major atractions it helps to better understand the roman society. The guide was very knowledgeable
Thank you! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour of Trajan's Markets: it's definitely an hidden gem!
Extremely interesting tour, with breathtaking views of the heart of Rome and the Imperial Forums. To note an excellent bookstore, and very friendly staff.
Merci beaucoup! On est très heureux à savoir que vous avez aimés notre visite!
We went to this tour offered by Touriks and our tour guide was Mario. It was supposed to be a small group tour but there were only the two of us, and the tour was fantastic. The Trajan's Markets wasn't a major attraction and most visitors would probably miss it. It's not as important as the Coliseum and Vatican/Sistine Chapel, but it's a must see if you can spare a couple extra hours after visiting the top attractions. Visiting via a tour guide is highly recommended. If we were to come on our own, nothing would make sense except for the outside ruins. Mark with Touriks did an excellent job walking us through a number of exhibits inside the museum, which provides the much needed context for the site in general and the ruins outside of the museum. We were able to build up knowledge on roman history and western civilization because of the vivid stories and to the point descriptions. This tour is highly recommended if you will be staying in Rome for 2 days or more.
