Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum
Description
Explore Ancient Rome on our top-rated group tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in just 3 hours. Enjoy engaging, expert commentary from a licensed guide. Your adventure begins at the Colosseum, where your guide brings gladiators, emperors, and Roman ingenuity to life as you take in sweeping views from above the arena floor, perfect for memorable photos. Next, ascend Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to lavish imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of public life in ancient times. With a relaxed pace and plenty of opportunities to engage with your guide, this tour offers a rich and comfortable journey through Ancient Rome. If you select the Colosseum Nightfall Walking Tour, inside Colosseum access is not included, giving you more time to enjoy its exterior beauty.
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Meet your guide in the shadow of a triumphal arch. Built in the 4th century CE, this monument commemorates Emperor Constantine’s defeat of his rival, Maxentius. It is one of ancient Rome’s best-preserved triumphal monuments and stands just a short walk from the Colosseum.
Save hours standing in line and step straight inside the Colosseum with speedier access. Your expert guide will transport you back to the times of the Roman Empire. Expect fascinating facts and masterful storytelling. Discover what it was really like to watch gladiator fights and beast hunts. Learn how the Colosseum was built and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum, with plenty of stops at the best photo spots!
Follow in the footsteps of the Caesars as you walk the Via Sacra (Sacred Way). This was the route victorious generals and their legions took into the Roman Forum, parading their spoils and captives to the crowds. But before you make your way into the Forum, you'll be climbing the hill where it all began...
Your next stop is the hill where Rome was founded. According to legend, it was here that Romulus killed his twin brother Remus before founding the Eternal City in 753 BC. The Palatine Hill gives us our word “palace” because it was home to Rome’s rich and powerful. Explore the remains of the imperial palaces and imagine the luxury of ancient Rome. The sprawling ruins, towering pine trees, and spectacular views of Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make this a truly memorable experience.
The last stop on your tour takes you into the heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, basilicas and much, much more as you tread the same stones as Caesar and Cicero once did.
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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
- Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside.
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveller 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.
Reviews(73)
The tour guide was amazing. She had great knowledge of everything and was welcoming. She was determined to ensure that we got our money’s worth.
There’s a fair amount of walking, but they do accommodate for those that are slower. It’s mostly outside, so plan accordingly if going on a hot day.
Hi Briana_F, Thanks for your feedback! We appreciate you noting the fair amount of walking and the accommodation for slower paces. It's also helpful for future guests to know that it's mostly outside, so planning for hot days is key.
It was a wonderful tour. Our guide did a great job explaining the early Roman experience. His knowledge was only eclipsed by his enthusiasm.
Hi Carol_C, That's fantastic to hear! We're thrilled you had a wonderful tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. It sounds like your guide did a great job explaining the early Roman experience, and we're delighted to know his enthusiasm was as impressive as his knowledge!
Our tour guide, Deborah, did a nice job of explaining history of Rome and the building of the coliseum. She kept the pace up and didn’t let us bake in the sun. Clearly a good amount of information but not too much. This was my best tour yet in Italy.
Thank you, Mark! We're thrilled Deborah made your Colosseum tour informative and enjoyable while keeping everyone comfortable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you on another great tour in Italy!
Our guide was very knowledgeable, kept the tour moving was entertaining and adjusted the tour based on the group. Would thoroughly recommend.
Hi Matthew! Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed our Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Our guide was amazing. We have young children and she was great to them. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun. Could not have asked for a better experience even though it was almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Thanks for the great feedback, Jeff! We're glad you had a fantastic tour despite the heat. Hope to see you again soon!
Francesca was great. Her details explanations were amazing. She is very personable, professional and warm. My family and I really loved it. I highly recommend this tour company. Meeting location was easy to find.
Thank you so much for this 5-star review. We are happy to hear that our team provided you with excellent service. We’ll make sure that they receive your feedback. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Guide knew his stuff and had a great sense of humor. Walk us around and explained everything to our satisfaction. Had patient and walked us through every line to expedite the tour.
Thanks, William! We're thrilled you enjoyed our Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Tour. Your feedback means a lot to us!
Guide Barbara was amazing and really put a lot of history into context. Tour is highly recommended. Sure, cheap tickets are directly available, but the guided tour made sense out of the craziness. Barbara truly did an amazing job!
Thanks for the glowing review, Graeme! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Barbara. Her expertise truly brings the history to life. We hope to see you again soon!
The guide was excellent. He was incredibly knowledgeable. Absolutely worth the price. Such a wonderful experience to learn so much history.
We are so grateful for your review. Thanks for sharing your rating with us and the community. We hope to serve you again in the future.