Roma Trip Overview
Explore the Roman Forum at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self-guided GPS audio tour.
Beginning at the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, you’ll work your way through the timeless streets of ancient Rome while discovering the stories that document the rise and fall of the Empire. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Join writer and historian Michael Anderson in imagining the passage of time at the Roman Forum, where Caesar was assassinated and Cicero made speeches that echo through to the present. He’ll connect you to the successes and failures of Rome, which is also a way of connecting with the civilizations that have inherited its culture.
Please note entrance to the forum is not included.
Additional Info
Duration: 45 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Explore the Roman Forum at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self-guided GPS audio tour.
Beginning at the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, you’ll work your way through the timeless streets of ancient Rome while discovering the stories that document the rise and fall of the Empire. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
Join writer and historian Michael Anderson in imagining the passage of time at the Roman Forum, where Caesar was assassinated and Cicero made speeches that echo through to the present. He’ll connect you to the successes and failures of Rome, which is also a way of connecting with the civilizations that have inherited its culture.
Please note entrance to the forum is not included.
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
The tour takes you on an ordered walk beginning at the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina and ending at the marvelous Arch of Titus, through which you can grab a panoramic view of the Colosseum. Start the tour in the app, put your phone in your pocket, and let your guide direct you through the streets. The total walking distance is approximately 1km and takes about an hour without stopping, but you can pause anytime! Most people will stop when photo opportunities present themselves along the way. The narration is crisply mastered by a professional audio engineering staff, and the tour integrates sound effects and music to create an engaging experience that is suitable for all ages that can wear ear buds.
The exact route can be seen upon downloading or viewing the tour. Audio from the tour can be listened to anytime.
Duration: 1 hour
