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Stop At: Roman Forum, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Discover the fascinating history of Ancient Rome in the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum. See where Julius Caesar was assassinated and all the amazing architecture — including Temples and Victory Arches — of the Roman Forum.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Enjoy an amazing view of Ancient and modern Rome from the top of the Palatine Hill; once the home of Rome's Emperors. See where the Emperors lived and discover the true stories of their luxurious lifestyles.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Explore all levels of the Colosseum. Step out onto the Arena Floor like a gladiator. Then, descend to the Colosseum Underground to see how men and beasts prepared for the games. Finally, ascend to the heights of the 5th floor for a spectacular view of the Colosseum and Rome.

Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Stop At: Arco di Costantino, Via di San Gregorio, 00186 Rome Italy

As you walk around the exterior of the Colosseum, you'll pause for a moment at the Arch of Constantine; the Triumphal Arch of Rome's first Christian Emperor. Discover the fascinating history of the Arch and how its iconic style spawned many copy-cats.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Curia Julia, Via Sacra 1 Roman Forum, 00186 Rome Italy

Discover the Senate House of Ancient Rome in the Roman Forum.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Septimius Severus Arch, Via dell'Arco di Settimio, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

See one of the best preserved Roman Victory Arches in the world.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Arco di Tito, Via Sacra 1 Foro Romano, 00186 Rome Italy

See the victory arch which inspired the design of the Arc de Triomphe.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Via Sacra, Rome Italy

Once Ancient Rome's main street, the Via Sacra runs from the Roman Forum to the Colosseum.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tempio di Vesta, Via Sacra Roman Forum, 00186 Rome Italy

In the Temple of Vesta, the Vestal Virgins watched the sacred fire of Rome and protected it with their life.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Basilica Aemilia, Via Sacra Roman Forum, Rome Italy

One of the greatest Basilicas of secular Ancient Rome.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Tempio di Antonino e Faustina, Via Sacra Foro Romano, Rome Italy

See the beautiful Ancient Roman Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, which was converted into a church in the 7th century.

Duration: 10 minutes

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Included

Headsets for groups of 6 or more
Full tour from an expert guide
Skip-the-line admission
Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill
Entry/Admission - Colosseum
Entry/Admission - Septimius Severus Arch
Entry/Admission - Via Sacra
Entry/Admission - Tempio di Vesta
Entry/Admission - Basilica Aemilia
Entry/Admission - Tempio di Antonino e Faustina
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and return
Food and drink
Entry/Admission - Curia Julia
Entry/Admission - Arco di Tito

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
NB: You must have a valid photo ID to enter the Colosseum (Driver License, Passport or State ID all work.) You will be asked to also provide your name, last name and date of birth.
NB: The 4th and 5th ring of the Colosseum are closed for maintenance at the moment and until further notice. THE 3rd ring is still accessible. Should top levels be closed at the time of your tour, which we can't know at the moment, you can apply for a rebate of 10 EUR/person. Please send an email with your order reference number and we will send you 10 EUR/person on the day after the tour in case the section has not been yet opened.
Colosseum and Roman Forum are ancient sites and not wheelchair friendly.
Strollers are allowed but not recommended; children must be carried by an adult or be able to walk for most of the tour
There is no scheduled break, but it will be possible to stop for restrooms along the path.
Large backpacks, camping bags, bulky bags, and luggage/trolleys are not allowed; medium and small backpacks can be shouldered and must be checked opened and visually inspected by security.
Group size limited to 24 people in the Colosseum and 12 in the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill
Wear comfortable shoes; bring hat and sunscreen. Please note sprays and are not allowed in the Colosseum as well as perfumes, sun lotions, etc
Infant price applies with the minimum of one adult
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

85%

Reviews

4.4

8

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Julian J

5 | 2018-09-28

I had visited the Colosseum several times previously but this tour provided a completely different perspective. Visiting the underground areas and the higher tiers of the structure gave an actual working concept of how the events were staged and how the Colosseum was organized.Our tour guide, Vincenzo also escorted the group to the Palatine and Forum areas. I found him to be extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and he provided a lot of historical information on the sites visited. My only wish was that the tour was too short to encompass three very important historical areas. It would be improved, in my estimation if an additional hour could be spent on the walk down to the Forum and exploring some additional areas of interest within the Forum itself.All in all, a great tour with an excellent guide. Highly recommended.Additionally, if you take this tour, there is a lot of walking required and a significant number of steps. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared.

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Ariane P

4 | 2018-09-18

The tour of the Colosseum was great. We got to see underground then up to the highest rows up, which was a restricted area that only our group could go to. The tour of the forum was however rushed with not much explanations.

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Robin M

5 | 2018-07-15

My sister and I had a fabulous tour with Monica. The morning began at the top of the stairs outside the metro. The company provided very helpful instructions on how to find the meeting place. Monica then took us to the special entrance for the Collosseum and followed behind as we took a tour of all sections of the collosseum. Going to the highest level was a truly special experience. It was great to see not only the underground level but also the view from the top. My sister and I felt very lucky to be ushered into areas that general ticket holders weren’t allowed to go. After the tour of the Collosseum, Monica led us on a great walk up Palentine Hill and down into the Roman Forum. She was extremely knowledgeable and fun to talk to. The tour ended at the Piazza Venezia. We had a great time and highly recommend the company and particularly our guide Monica.

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