Photos: Anil Öztas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Aenigma1976, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Anil Öztas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 Alvesgaspar, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Aenigma1976, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Palatine Hill, where Rome was born
Your local guide
Lorenzo Bianchi
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Highlights
- A hilltop tied to Rome's founding legend
- The Forum and Circus Maximus, both visible
- Archaeology and legend lining up closely
- A city's oldest remains, seen from above
- A short climb with a very long history
About this tour
This session climbs Palatine Hill, the site tied by legend to Rome's founding and by archaeology to some of the city's oldest remains. You see the spot linked to the founding story and the view over both the Forum and Circus Maximus from the same hilltop. It connects legend and layout in one short climb.
I climb at an easy pace and pause at the viewpoints on either side, explaining what each looks over as we go. I take questions throughout and send a short note afterwards with more on the founding legend itself.
This suits anyone who has already seen the Forum and wants the wider view above it. It also works well early in the day, before the hill gets busy.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Rome before heading out.
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The legendary founding site 21 min
You see the spot said to mark Rome's legendary founding, and I explain how archaeology and legend line up more closely here than people expect.
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The view over both sides 21 min
From the hilltop I turn the phone first toward the Forum, then toward Circus Maximus, showing how the hill sits directly between the two.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Rome: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Carbonara and Trastevere, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Rome time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Rome, showing you The legendary founding site and The view over both sides live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet and I send the link with your booking. I climb the hill first so the Forum and Circus Maximus both come into view.
Times shown in Rome time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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