Rome: Colosseum with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Description
Searching for an efficient way to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill in a limited amount of time? Join a knowledgeable local guide who will lead you through the most significant sites of ancient Rome while avoiding the crowds. Marvel at the grandeur of the Colosseum and listen to captivating tales of the brutal battles that once occurred there. Then, appreciate the ruins that were once the seat of power of the Roman Empire. This tour offers the perfect opportunity to witness the iconic highlights of ancient Rome! This tour will cover the entire archaeological park which includes the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Ready for the adventure? effortless partner admission & Admission fees are included!
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Experience the wonders of the Colosseum with pre-reserved tickets. Enter the security line through a special entrance for tour groups, then head inside the ancient Roman amphitheater. Led by an enthusiastic, expert guide, you'll be transported back in time to witness the gruesome battles and legendary spectacles that took place in this historic arena. Explore the exclusive first and second tiers of the Colosseum, historically reserved for Rome's elite classes.
Following the Colosseum, explore the ancient Roman Forum. The Forum was the cultural hub of the city, where everything from senate meetings to poetry readings and political demonstrations occurred. On our full tour, follow your guide down the main road, the Via Sacra, and admire historic structures like the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Julius Caesar.
Lastly, see the Palatine Hill, the location believed to be where Romulus established the city of Rome in 753 B.C. This region is home to lavish ancient palaces that remain adorned with intricate artifacts and mosaics. These grandiose palaces were once inhabited by Rome's elite, containing every conceivable luxury. The Palace of Domitian, for instance, even contained an amphitheater within its walls, spacious enough to accommodate chariot races! On the full tour, discover intricate details of the Palatine Hill with your guide, or opt for self-guided exploration on the express tour.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Reviews(497)
We had an amazing guide Alesia who was very knowledgeable and a great host. It was a very hot day and she kept us in the shade as much as possible while navigating through huge groups and swaths of people. The tour is very informative so if you are just looking for a skip the line way in to take some pictures this might not be the tour for you. Thanks for a great tour and day at the Colosseum!
Unfortunately due to lack of communication from the Tour Guy we missed our trip! Really disappointed
Alessia was very knowledgeable regarding the history or the area. She teaches middle school and high school as well and easily engaged our children of these age groups. She was very sweet with our younger daughters (who as you can imagine struggled with the heat!) She left some time to take pictures, refill waters, use restrooms-while teaching us and helping us engage with the site! Doing a tour helped us engage in spite of the heat and we appreciated Alesia’s winsome enthusiasm for history!
Alessia was incredible! Gave historical accounts and related how daily life would be in each area visited. She gave descriptions on what ruins we saw compared to renditions of how it would have looked. Awesome! She also stopped for water and bathroom breaks.
Our guide Monika was fantastic. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, very friendly and kept the children engaged the entire time. I couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Frederick/Fredricco/Freddy was fabulouso!!! He was informative without overloading us. He was entertaining. He was passionate about the history and also you could tell he really wanted the group to be inspired and entertained. He always found the most shaded spots to talk and found the bathrooms with the shortest lines. Highly recommend.
Marco was amazing! Tall so we could find him in the crowd 😏 he had lots of information keeping everyone engaged even the kids i saw on the tour, I enjoyed the tour very mucc! And he was amusing! I just booked 2 other tours! Thanks for the experience..
Federico was amazing! We learned a lot and had a blast!
Eugenio, was a fantastic guide and very knowledgable.
Our guide Elena was incredibly impressive and was an excellent guide through the story of Rome. We felt taken care of, enriched, and excited! The tour group was a nice small size, communication from the company was easy to follow, and the audio equipment worked great. A highlight of our trip for sure!
