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Rome Emperors Tour: Stories of Ancient Rulers
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Explore Rome’s history with a nighttime storytelling tour. Discover Julius Caesar’s assassination site and tales of Emperors like Nero and Hadrian.
Explore Rome’s history with a nighttime storytelling tour. Discover Julius Caesar’s assassination site and tales of Emperors like Nero and Hadrian.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Area Sacra di Largo Argentina - On this walking tour, you’ll visit Largo Argentina square, the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated. The tour continues past stunning landmarks such as the Pantheon, Piazza di Pietra, and the Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus, concluding at Piazza del Popolo, which was the burial site of Emperor Nero two millennia…
- Area Sacra di Largo Argentina - On this walking tour, you’ll visit Largo Argentina square, the site where Julius Caesar was assassinated. The tour continues past stunning landmarks such as the Pantheon, Piazza di Pietra, and the Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus, concluding at Piazza del Popolo, which was the burial site of Emperor Nero two millennia ago.
- Pantheon - We stroll by the Pantheon at night, where your tour guide will share the story of Marcus Agrippa, who rose to become the second most powerful man in the world in the 1st century BC.
- Piazza Di Pietra - Marvel at these captivating 2nd century AD ruins as the tour guide narrates the story of Emperor Hadrian, one of Rome’s greatest emperors.
- Piazza Colonna - This square is home to the monumental 2nd century AD spiral column dedicated to Emperor Marcus Aurelius. The column features a hand-carved spiral relief depicting the most significant moments of his life from bottom to top.
- Piazza Augusto Imperatore - In this square, you’ll admire the 1st century AD Mausoleum of Emperor Augustus. Here, the tour guide will discuss his family, focusing on the life of his only child, Julia. Julia was known for her strong personality and independence, which was rare for women of her time. Her story is a unique and heart-wrenching highlight of the tour.
- Piazza del Popolo - Piazza del Popolo marks the end of the nighttime walking tour. In this square, the tour guide will recount the fascinating story of Emperor Nero, exploring his psychological profile, his relationship with his mother Agrippina, and his intense desire to become an artist, which placed him at the center of world attention.
What's Included
- Night stroll through Rome’s highlights
- Focus on ancient Roman Empire
- Night stroll through Rome’s highlights
- Focus on ancient Roman Empire
What's Not Included
- A break is optional on the tour
- A break is optional on the tour
Additional Information
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…
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.
Location
Via Florida, 14
Via Florida
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Dr_bhaskar_banerjee
May 4, 2026
Hands down, the best walking tour in Rome - 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.
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Donluis92
Mar 21, 2026
Entertaining and informative Emperors' Nighttime walking tour - highly recommend! - My mom and I had a great time on the Julius Caesar and the Emperors' Nighttime Stories tour last week. It began at 5 pm and lasted nearly three hours but really flew by. Massimo has a vibrant and friendly personality, which he uses to full effect along with his acting skills, sense of humor, and visual aids to recount all of the fascinating stories in a thoroughly engaging manner. Even though this was my mom's and my fourth time in Rome, we still learned a lot about the lives of the emperors and their families, and it was amazing to do so in the actual sites where they left their marks. There were only six of us on this tour, and the amount of walking was manageable for all ages. Both the start and end points are in very central locations with taxi stands available for those coming from further afield. This was a thoroughly enjoyable evening, and one we highly recommend to all with any level of interest in Ancient Rome. We'd love to take another tour with Massimo in the future! Grazie, Massimo!
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Aprilgq3013ca
Jan 31, 2026
Wonderful! - This Julius Caesar walking tour was such a highlight of our trip. The guide brought ancient Rome to life in a way that felt engaging, easy to follow, and genuinely fun. Instead of just dates and names, the story of Julius Caesar unfolded right in front of us—politics, power struggles, betrayals, and all—while standing in the very places where history happened.
The pacing was perfect, the storytelling was clear and captivating, and the guide did a great job connecting Caesar’s life to the wider context of Rome and the Republic. Even people in our group who aren’t usually history buffs were totally hooked.
If you want a deeper understanding of Rome beyond the surface-level sights—and a memorable, immersive experience—I can’t recommend this tour enough. It made walking through the city feel meaningful and unforgettable.
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Amhenderson2911
Dec 16, 2025
Incredible Storytelling Tours! - I did several tours with Massimo and they were absolutely fantastic! This nighttime stories tour was a great way to learn, laugh, and see this beautiful city at night. I highly recommend it- you will not be disappointed! Also did a tour of Colosseum and Forum, as well as Vatican. Massimo is very knowledgeable and a wonderful storyteller! I will definitely do more tours with him whenever in Rome!
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A9461dflindaw
Sep 22, 2025
Book Massimo for a tour! - So I have been to Rome a few times and always toured on my own. This time, we hired Massimo. He took us to Basicilca San Clemente, the Forum, Colosseum, and Palatine Hill. I am a history buff so I appreciated his stories and knowledge as a native of Italy. He was engaging, thoughtful and very interesting! I could have listened to him all day!!!! I plan to go back to Rome and I will use him again for another tour. He is worth every penny! Thank you again Massimo for the best experience and most memorable part of my trip!
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Sheryll_w
Jul 31, 2025
Great tour - Massimo, our tour guide, was funny and engaging with just the right pacing. Lots of interesting stories of ancient Roman figures and their intriguing lives. Would highly recommend.
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Lisa_b
Jul 15, 2025
A great tour with masterful storytellling - This tour was awesome. Massimo is a master storyteller who brought the Roman Emperors and their families to life, all while strolling through the Roman streets to sites that tied back to his intriguing stories. My son said it was the best tour we’d been on and I agree.
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Akshaym208
Jun 24, 2025
Highly recommended - Massimo was brilliant! He was engaging, funny and very knowledgeable. Our teen son, who isn’t into history a lot, too really loved it. Highly recommended.
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S8477sxbrianr
Jun 3, 2025
Highly Recommend - This was the last tour we did on our recent trip to Italy, and it was a great finish to our trip. Massimo was a wonderful guide - friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and a great storyteller. I highly recommend this tour when visiting Rome!
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A556gejamesg
May 23, 2025
Highly Recommend - If you are into Roman History or are looking to learn more about Roman History this tour is a great choice. He makes the stories come to life and does a great job relating these stories to modern times. I highly recommend this tour
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