Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Exclusive Private Tour
Description
Enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum and look inside one of the most significant monuments of the Roman Empire. Follow in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators. Discover the secrets held within the walls of this incredible monument with your expert tour guide, who will take you on a journey back in time, recreating the impressive history and mysteries of the largest amphitheater ever constructed in the center of ancient Rome. On your tour, you will beat the crowd skipping the long ticket lines to venture deep inside the walls of the Colosseum, discovering its many secrets and gory past. You will visit the ground floor, the second level giving you a great view of this fantastic masterpiece. This private guided tour is suitable for the elderly, disabled, and teenagers!
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By joining our "The Official Small Group Colosseum Tour" we will provide you with entrance tickets, so the group can head straight inside and not waste time standing around in ticket lines. As you walk inside the Colosseum, you will begin to feel the magnitude of where you are. Your guide will recreate the past, with stories of epic battles, painting pictures in your mind, bringing to life the walls that surround you.
The Arch of Constantine I, erected in c. 315 CE, stands in Rome and commemorates Roman Emperor Constantine's victory over the Roman tyrant Maxentius on 28th October 312 CE at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in Rome. It is the largest surviving Roman triumphal arch and the last great monument of Imperial Rome. The arch is also a tour de force of political propaganda, presenting Constantine as a living continuation of the most successful Roman emperors, renowned for their military victories and good government.
The Palatine Hill, (/ˈpælətaɪn/; Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino [palaˈtiːno]) which is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire."The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites. Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich. The hill originally had two summits separated by depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regional Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).
Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, the most important forum in ancient Rome, is situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments. Among the structures surviving in whole or in part are the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of the Deified Caesar, the Mamertine Prison, the Curia (senate house), the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Romulus, the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Cloaca Maxima.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in time 20 minutes before the chosen starting time.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- The tour could be cancelled in case of strikes or due to bad weather conditions.
- We inform you that the entrances to the Colosseum and Roman Forum are managed by a private company and in case and in case of delays in accessing the monuments they are not attributable to our agency and there is no refund
- All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Reviews(4)
Location and guidance to our tour meet pointtm very poor. Staff for Walking Tours not easily identifiable at a very busy and congested start location. The guide was knowlegeable but as dull as ditchwater nearly fell asleep on my feet despite the 33 degree C heat. An extended large group with English as the chosen language. The guide was Italien with a heavy accent that was not readily identifiable as English. The detail of the tour was a litany of date fodder and a bore fest. No real insight into Roman life culture, politics, sport or how this civilisation came to an end. A passing brief mention of the Circus Maximus. No mention of the famous emperors of the era in any detail, Caligula, Nero, Augustus or Julius Ceaser being likely candidates. Nor the emergence of the Christian faith from a Paganistic society. Certainly no interesting anecdotes delivered to the audience. I got the impression that the guide was going through the motions delivering a date filled tour with little interest in anything else. No even a metion to Shakespeare and no visit the the Lupercal or mention of Mark Anthony's address to the Romans which neatly encapsulated.the treachery of Brutus and the other "honorable men". Disappointed in the whole thing. This performance only being worthy of five of my English pounds. I learnt more on the tour bus. I could do better.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We have carefully reviewed the comments left by our other guests who joined the same experience, and none of them reported the issues you describe. On the contrary, the tour has consistently received very positive feedback regarding both the guide and the overall experience. Furthermore, after checking our records, we could not find any reservation under your name. This leads us to wonder whether you actually joined one of our tours. If you did participate, we would appreciate it if you could provide your booking reference, the date of the tour, or the name under which the reservation was made. We will be happy to investigate the matter thoroughly. We always welcome constructive feedback, but it is important that reviews refer to an actual experience with our company. Kind regards, Rome Colosseum Tour
We found this tour on Trip Advisor and our expectations were all met. Our guide Claudia was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Excellent English even if at times his accent was a bit heavy compensated for the great sympathy and preparation. We had plenty of time to take some great photos and enjoy the Colosseum. Thanks for making our tour so memorable!
Together with some friends from Liverpool, we decided to explore the archaeological park with this company and, despite my first resistances, I must say that our guide Giorgio, made us live a Top experience, thanks to his knowledge and sense of humor. Excellent organization and location of the meeting point!
Really enjoyed this unique experience with an excellent guide and a professional organisation! Totally worth it! Thank you Rome Colosseum Tours!
