Explore the Basilica, the Roman Forum and other treasures of the UNESCO site of Aquileia (UD), an ancient Roman city and crossroads of cultures. Discover excursions, guided tours and experiences designed to immerse you in its rich history, from early Christian mosaics to archaeological remains that tell the story of its extraordinary past.
Discover the ancient grandeur of Aquileia, a city that once rivalled Rome! On this 2-hour guided tour, you will explore an extraordinary archaeological site, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will stroll among the ruins of the Roman Forum, the necropolis, and the river port, and visit the Basilica, which houses the largest mosaic floor in the Western Christian world. Your licensed guide will tell you the fascinating history of this ancient metropolis, once the fourth largest city in Italy. The itinerary also includes a visit to the Heroes' Cemetery and the decumanus of Aratria Galla, offering you a complete immersion in the glorious past of Aquileia. Book now to experience a journey back in time!
Discover the ancient grandeur of Aquileia on a two-hour private tour led by a certified Friuli-Venezia Giulia guide, who will take you through its historical treasures with a personalised explanation of Aquileia's fascinating history. With admission included to the majestic Basilica, you will explore its mosaic floors dating back to the 4th century AD, testimony to its importance in the Christian world. Along the decumanus of Aratria Galla, the splendour of the ancient Roman metropolis will come back to life, while at the Roman Forum you can imagine the daily life of its inhabitants. Through the River Port, you will discover the crucial role that Aquileia played in ancient trade. The tour can be customised directly with the guide, with optional visits to the Baptistery, the Domus Tito Macro and more. Book now and immerse yourself in the history of Aquileia like never before.
'The second Rome': this is how Aquileia has been called because of the many archaeological remains and artefacts brought to light here. This city was a major river trade centre and played a fundamental role in history, so much so that it was one of the most important in the Empire. Moreover, it was Aquileia that was chosen by the evangelist St. Mark as the centre for the spread of Christianity in Europe! Visit the Roman remains of this city, discovering its forum, the river port and the cemetery of the heroes, and then move on to the interior of the splendid Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta: this is the most admired monument in Aquileia and the result of several reconstructions and extensions carried out over the centuries, which have not, however, compromised the solemnity of the building and the fascination it still exerts on visitors. The 750-square-metre floor mosaic of the southern hall is the largest in the Western Christian world and will leave you breathless. Finally, we will also discover the crypts of the excavations and frescoes with its unique combination of Eastern and Western Christian arts. Following this, we will dedicate ourselves to a tasting of local wines: accompanied, of course, by snacks!
