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Stop At: Colosseum, Rome, Lazio

Your tour begins at the Colosseum, from where you will enjoy the spectacular panorama over Rome from the top tier!
Once inside, your guide will take you to the upper tiers (3rd, 4th and 5th), where you can look down at the arena where gladiators and animals fought to the death for the entertainment of bloodthirsty Romans citizens and their megalomaniac emperors. Your guide will let you in on all the fascinating stories about the events which took the place at the Colosseum thousands of years ago – dispelling some popular mistruths along the way.
The word “Belvedere” literally translates as “beautiful view” and for this reason they have named this section of the Colosseum very well indeed!
The views from the top tiers of the Colosseum are truly stunning and not to be missed. On the fifth tier, you’ll be standing at 40 metres – just remember to take plenty of photos! The Belvedere section of the Colosseum was closed for 40 years and has only been reopened recently. On this section of your tour, you’ll have access to a connecting gallery which has never been open to the public before. Incredibly preserved, you’re guide will also show traces of six Ancient Roman toilets!

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Rome, Lazio

We’ll then travel to the centre of Roman life in ancient times – the Roman Forum. Here politics, business, state funerals and military parades all took centre stage. Today, you can still see the wall on which famous orators such as Cicero and Marc Antony made their greatest speeches to the Roman public. Friends, Romans, Countrymen – lend me your ears!
Your guide will show you to the site of Caesar’s funeral, which is still honoured every year on his anniversary (the Ides of March) by proud Romans, who leave flowers at the spot believed to be where his pyre was burned.
With the aid of overlays, your guide will help you to see the ruins as they would have appeared 2000 years ago.
After exploring the ruins of the temples, triumphal arches and other monuments that are still visible today in the Roman Forum, you can exit with your guide or choose to remain to look around further by yourself in the Forum and also the nearby Palatine Hill.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Included

VIP Access to Belvedere & Gladiator's Arena (closed to the general public)
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Professional guide for all sites visited during the 3 hours
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Entry/Admission - Colosseum
Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
Guaranteed to skip the lines

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Check-in closes 15 minutes prior to the departure time of the tour. Departures are on-time and there are no refunds or exchanges if you arrive after the departure time.
Due to security regulations at the Colosseum, each person on your booking is required to have his/her ID which shows both name and date of birth. Without this, you may not be permitted entry to the Colosseum.
Large bags, backpacks, and suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and there is no cloakroom to store them in. Knives and other dangerous materials will be confiscated. Please arrive to the meeting point as lightly as possible to avoid any problems with security.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers