---
title: Private Tour - Museum of the Imperial Forums in the Trajan Markets
lang: en
type: tour
city: Rome
country: Italy
price: 115
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 38
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en, it]
free_cancellation: true
rank_in_category: 138 of 368 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-12
data_updated: 2026-09-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/rome/tours/private-tour-museum-of-the-imperial-forums-in-the-trajan-markets/
---

# Private Tour - Museum of the Imperial Forums in the Trajan Markets

**Guidekin's take:** A private guide through the museum in Trajan's Markets, the finds from the Imperial Forums and the terrace view over them, explaining how the area worked and what became of it after the Empire, rated 5 across 38 reviews. Tickets and the private guide are included at €115 per person, transport is not. Bags go in the cloakroom.

## Overview

The Imperial Forums were part of the complex of the Roman Forum, separated from it in modern times in the moment of the urban reorganization of the area.
The Museum shows us all the findings of the area of the Imperial Forum, giving us the opportunity to discuss and learn about the history of Rome, the history of the area, its function and how it developed during the centuries after the end of the Roman Empire. 

Some of the masterpieces of the Museum:
 • View from the terrace over the Imperial Forums and Piazza Venezia
 • Room dedicated to the Forum of Augustus
 • Room dedicated to the Forum of Nerva
 • Room dedicated to the Forum of Vespasian 
 • Room dedicated to the Forum of Julius Caesar
 • Room dedicated to the Forum of Trajan 
 • Visit of the big exedra
 • Visit of medieval shops, along an ancient Roman Road

## Key facts

- Price: from €115 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 38 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Rome Guides
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price

## What's included

- Local guide
- Tickets
- Professional guide
- Private tour

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation

## Itinerary

1. **Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali** (2h; admission included) - When we talk about the ancient city of Rome we think that the archeological site is composed only by the Colosseum, Palatine hill and Roman forum. In reality, there is more! The Imperial Forums were part of the complex of buildings of the ancient city, the central area of...

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 16:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-12
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will meet in front of the entrance of the Museum. We will hold a sign with your name.

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It's mandatory to leave bags and backpacks in the checkroom

## How it compares in Private Tours

Ranked **#138 of 368** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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