Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Walking Tour

Rome, Italy
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For those visiting Rome, the Colosseum is a must and, with this tour, you have the opportunity to discover all its secrets thanks to an expert guide who will take you on a journey through the millenary history of Rome. Don’t waste your time waiting in line to get tickets, but meet your tour guide and enter the Colosseum through the group entrance. Once inside, you will visit the main levels and learn how the gladiator shows were organized, how they fought for their lives for the entertainment of the population. In addition to the Colosseum, your tour will also include a visit to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum: be prepared to discover places full of charm and history, listening to anecdotes about the life of the ancient Romans. You will also have the opportunity to take spectacular photos from the panoramic terrace, to keep the memory of this experience and your trip to Rome with you!

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Meet your guide and start your tour by admiring the imposing facade of the Colosseum, learning how and when it was built. what was its purpose and how it originally looked. Enter the venue using the dedicated group entrance, skipping the line for the tickets, and get ready to admire the interiors. You will find out how the spectators were divided into the tiers on the basis of their social class, who were the gladiators and how their bloody battles were organized. Your guide will tell you all the secrets and curiosities about this place and indicate the perfect spots to take great pictures!

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

After the Colosseum tour, it's time to see the place where it all began- The Palatine Hill, in fact, is the place where Rome was founded, and, centuries later, the emperors choose this hill as the perfect place to build their residences. This is the perfect place where nature and history merge: among the trees, there are some very precious ruins rich in history. The remains of villas and fountains can be admired in their splendor in the peace of the park. We are sure you will love this place!


Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

Finally, it's time to visit the beating heart of ancient Rome: the Roman Forum, where there are remains of markets, temples, public buildings and evidence of how the Romans organized their public life. Here you will discover many anecdotes and curiosities and you will walk immersed in history: in every corner there will be some ruins to explore and something to learn!

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions

  • Licensed tour guide
  • One skip-the-line entrance for Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Wi-Fi Headsets
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill

Exclusions

  • Pick up/Drop Off
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, so there may be a line to pass through the security check. Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Glass objects, Pets, Alcohol and drugs, Weapons or sharp objects, Explosive substances…
  • The starting time can vary by about 20 minutes, please arrive 15 minutes earlier
  • The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum first and then the Colosseum
  • Sometimes on the occasion of public events, or for extraordinary reasons, the archaeological area of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can undergo partial or total closures. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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