Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Guided Tour or AudioGuide Option
Description
Unlock the secrets of Ancient Rome on this journey through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & the Roman Forum. Led by a passionate, expert guide, you’ll dive into the heart of the Eternal City, where history and legends collide. -️ The Colosseum: Enter the awe-inspiring amphitheater that has stood almost 2,000 years. Learn how Rome’s greatest engineers designed this architectural marvel using groundbreaking techniques like arches & advanced drainage systems. - The Roman Forum: Walk among temples & government buildings where senators debated the fate of the Empire. Stand by the Temple of Julius Caesar & learn about political history. - Palatine Hill: Explore the luxurious palaces & Gardens of Roman Emperors & aristocrats. - Included: Pre-purchased tickets Few Spots Book it Now!
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Itinerary
Enter the Colosseum accompanied by your guide and friendly small group. Visit the firsts two rings of the monument. From these spots, admire the stage where gladiators fought and the dungeons where they awaited their faith.
Enjoy Palatine Hill, where you will visit Villas of Emperors such as Tiberio's Palace as well as beautiful panorama of Rome from the terrace on the top of the hill.
Proceed to the Roman Forum. Many people don't know Roman Forum was the political, commercial and social centre of the Roman's life. As you walk through these relics, see the Tomb of Julio Caesar.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day.
- The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Reviews(710)
Tour was well organized, they provided enough notice when the scheduled start was changed. Meeting place and ticket check at the tour start was seamless. Our tour guide Guiseppe was excellent and very detailed. He was considerate when our younger kid was struggling in the heat. I would recommend this tour to everyone.
Excellent tour. Very informative and fun. Lots of information and beautiful scenery. Great experience
The entire experience was back door operation, that includes meeting guide. He meet some what away from the attraction. We had booking for 12.00 instead got ticket for 12.30. Had downloaded online guide no explanation to make more painful not all points was covered. You can buy ticket for 18 euros and end up paying premium for manipulated service.
I was a victim of a theft of my wallet while going to the visit. We were therefore unable to be present at the scheduled time. At the next visit, we were not accepted; we requested another visit during the week but without success. We therefore requested a refund, which was denied. We bought a ticket directly on-site for the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on the last day of our vacation. We did not wait and paid less than going through a platform.....
A great tour with an excellent guide. Very informative. The tour was very well managed with earpieces so we could hear the guide at all times. The stops along the tour had been well thought out.
The ticket was for one adult and one child. The latter was free. It was throwing money away. They gave you tickets for times you hadn't reserved and you downloaded an audio guide that did not guide you through the Roman Forum, which is very extensive. A mess. Better to go independently.
We were fortunate to have the combination of a funny and informative guide as well as a curious group
We loved the audio guide skip the line. Quick and easy to get in and enjoy at your own pace. Just remember there are tons of tour operators at the meeting place so know the company name in advance. Mine was Vivitas Travel. Guilia was great communicating with me via the Viator app. She was very organized and I had everything I needed and she gave wonderful instructions. Her colleague who brings the blue flags was late so it did take a while to find them. Thankfully the water sellers know them and helped me find them. Bring water and buy an extra bottle from the water sellers if it’s hot. There’s a fountain in the Coloseu that you WILL need to fill up 2 bottles for everyone in your party.
The won’t even give upto 5mins grace, traffic was horrible and the told me no refunds! Don’t use them. Very selfish, even after I communicated with them!
The meetup area is a bit chaotic/confusing—don’t bother to show up early because the guides show up on time. They call your name and pass out vouchers (and stickers) then direct you to your group guide. The voucher redemption point and tour beginning is really in the same place. From there, everything runs smoothly. Our guide was knowledgeable, funny & engaging.
