9 hour Small group Rome shore excursion led by an expert historian, port pick-up

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Vatican City, Lazio

We will take you directly to the magnificent St. Peter’s Square. This historic area is located behind the walled Vatican City, the seat of the Catholic Church. You will see Michelangelo’s incomparable Sistine Chapel, the Basilica, as well as its massive plaza where thousands gather to hear the Pope speak.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Rome, Lazio

Ave, imperator, morituri te salutant!
Discover probably the most famous archaeological area of the Colosseum. Breath two thousand years of history.
The arena was used to host spectacular public entertainment events such as gladiator fights, wild animal hunts and public executions from 80 CE to 404 CE.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Rome, Lazio

The Palatine Hill may be overshadowed by the fame of its next-door neighbour, the Colosseum, and overlooked by many tour companies in Rome, but you wouldn’t want to miss it.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio

The Roman Forum was once the center of ancient Rome, the place where the Romans used to meet, do business, politics and shop. In 46BC Julius Caesar built a new forum because the old one was getting small for the growing population of the city.

Duration: 40 minutes