Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine
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Discover ancient Rome with our expert-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into history as knowledgeable guides bring the Eternal City to life. Marvel at architectural wonders, immerse in rich history, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot for a 3-hour journey through Rome's heart. Explore the Colosseum, where echoes of gladiatorial battles linger. Uncover secrets of the Roman Empire at the Roman Forum. Ascend Palatine Hill, delve into mythological origins, and admire panoramic views. Limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience.
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The Palatine is one of the seven hills of Rome, located between the Velabro and the Roman Forum, and is one of the oldest parts of the city. The site is now a large open-air museum and can be visited during the day.
The Colosseum, originally known as Amphitheatrum Flavium or simply as Amphitheatrum, is the largest amphitheater in the world, located in the city center of Rome.
It was the area where the public and religious life of ancient Rome took place. With the fall of the Empire, the Roman Forum fell into oblivion and was buried little by little. Although the existence and location of the Forum was already known in the 16th century, excavations began only in the 20th century.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please is mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- The areas are not wheelchair accessible and not suitable for individuals who have difficulty walking.
- Due to heightened security measures, you may experience delays in clearing security checks
- The archaeological area involves walking on medium-hard floors, please wear comfortable shoes and be ready for rain or shine.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking
- Please note: Tour starts at 2:30 PM (until Oct 26, 2024 and from April 1, 2025 until October 25, 2025) and at 1:30 PM (from Oct 27, 2024 until March 31, 2025 and from October 26, 2025).
- Please note: From April 1st, 2025, the Meeting Point will be at: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK.
- If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
- Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
Reviews(476)
Mahmoud khali was fantastic, I learnt so much and it was super interactive and fun!
Fabio was an excellent tour guide!Very informative and tour was well-paced. We enjoyed our time!
Well organized and very accommodating, We only took part of the tour due to walking issues. Alexandra was so thoughtful and helpful, along with knowledgeable!
Easy to find meeting space, organized and professional, audio was easy to hear, knowledgeable guide. Price was reasonable and easy to book online.
Our tour guide emmanuel was great very entertaining patient and kind
It was great and very informative. Our guide Maria was very knowledgeable
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour of the Colosseum and found it both great and informative. Maria will be very pleased to know that she made a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate your feedback! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
This was a fabulous tour made even better by our incredible tour guide - Alessandra! She is a true gem. She made the entire experience so much fun. The Colosseum was spectacular as was the Palatine Hill. It was hotter than normal in Rome during our stay in late May (90F+ most days) and it did get a bit uncomfortable standing in the sun at times, but having a hat or sunshade definitely helped. If you're sensitive to the heat/sun, I would probably skip this tour in Summer. I can't even imagine how hot it must be in July/August! There's also a lot of walking, some steps and hills, so if you have mobility issues, this tour would be tricky for you. Alessandra explained so much history to us and really made it fun. My entire group thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We give this tour and tour guide 10 stars!
Thank you for such an entertaining and thoughtful review! Alessandra will be delighted to hear your kind words. We appreciate your helpful tips for future travelers, especially regarding the heat and the walking involved. Thank you for spending part of your Roman adventure with us! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
I took the Spanish language tour with Marco, who also does tours in English and Portuguese. He is very good. Extremely professional and not too rushed. Both the Forum and the Coliseum are must dos in Rome, but I wouldn't recommend seeing them without a guide; otherwise, it's just a bunch of ruins. If you are there in the summer, watch out! Make sure you're prepared with sunscreen, water and protective clothing.
Thank you for such a thoughtful review! We're happy that you enjoyed the "Ancient Rome Guided Walking Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine" and that Marco made your visit even better! We completely agree—these incredible sites have so many stories hidden behind the stones, and a great guide makes all the difference. And thank you for the summer survival tips! Summer in Rome can be quite hot and overwhelming!😄 Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
We had a hot day in Rome and it’s a few hours in the sun- but we had an incredible guide who shared a great deal of knowledge and history. We spent almost 2/3rds of our time in the Colosseum and then walked to Palantine Hill and Forum. Tour was excellent for those seeking good information (which was half of our family) and maybe long for those less interested in the subject matter (the other half of our family 😅).
Thank you Julie for sharing your feedback! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our guide made the experience even better Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
This was one of the worst tours we’ve ever done. Our tour guides name was Moon. She was an elderly lady who had physical difficulties with the stairs. She yelled at just about everyone on the tour at some point to keep up with the group or to hurry up with our pictures despite telling us we had 5 minutes for pictures and then yelling for us to come back after two minutes. She did the very minimum of telling us what things were but with little context or stories to bring it to life. We didn’t learn anything about the history as she seemed more concerned with constantly counting us to make sure she didn’t lose anyone. She came across as disgusted with everyone on the tour even though it seemed like a nice group of folks to me. It was so bad that we actually went back after the tour finished and listened to the Rick Steves free audio guide for the Forum which was great. It made me wish we hadn’t paid for the guided tour. It is my understanding from another guide that the licenses to do this particular Colosseum, Forum and Palentine Hill tour are very coveted and hard to obtain so one a guide gets one it’s very difficult for new guides to come in. In this situation, a little fresh blood and competition would be great for the tourists. Bottom line, find another tour company or just do the Rick Steves for free.
