- Duration: 3 hours
- Priority access
- Mobile ticket
- Photos w/no flash
- Guided tour
- Accessible
Description
Discover the soul and start of Rome through this key, easy trip of its most famous old places, beginning at the Roman Forum and finishing inside the well-known Colosseum. With the help of a watched art history pro, you will get a better understanding of the beauty and mystery of ancient Rome.
Start your visit at the Roman Forum, the center for politics, religion, and trade in the life of the Roman Empire. Explore with your guide who knows much, into great remains of temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches. See key places like the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Saturn along with those dedicated to Vespasian and Antoninus Pius. Climb Palatine Hill to see great views of not only the Forum but also Circus Maximus and learn stories about emperors and senators plus how average Romans lived.
After you have walked around the Forum, step into the Colosseum, known to all as the largest ancient arena in the world. Follow your guide through the very same passageways once trod by emperors and gladiators. Learn here about the architectural and engineering marvels of this amphitheater and about the cruel but fascinating shows that drew Roman crowds. Imagine yourself as a member of the audience seeing fierce combats between gladiators, savage beasts, and condemned men and women--imagine also the great roar that went up when some gesture of thumb indicated their fate for those in the ring.
It will tell you tales and historical stories that bring to life the Colosseum and the Forum, giving you a deep and enriching understanding of life in Ancient Rome.
Please note the tour plan may change based on the day's schedule; so you might go to the Colosseum before Roman Forum or the other way around.
RESERVATION CHOICES: A special half-shared late morning leave is presented, fitting a top of 8 visitors. This different choice gives the same plan as our regular trip, while making sure a closer group experience.
One in Spanish is available. This other version keeps to the same plan; but, the Arena part is looked at alone.
Highlights
- Visit the Colosseum and its arena .
- Enjoy an insider view with an expert guide .
- Follow tour guide along the arena tiers .
- Admire the majestic Roman Forum area .
- View the city from the Palatine Hill.
What's included
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Shared guided walking tour of the Colosseum, Arena and Roman Forum
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
This tour runs on rain or shine.
72 HRS cancellation policy. Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 72 hours prior to tour departure and / or no-shows.
To remember
- Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility and we will do our best to accomodate them.
- Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
- There is always a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the Coliseum.
- Participants must have their physical ID card or a valid passport.
- Please note that the departure time of this tour is subjected to change, awaiting further information from the Colosseum management.
- 72 HRS cancellation policy.
- Full penalty applies for cancellations in the last 72 hours prior to tour departure and / or no-shows.
- Please note that the itinerary of the tour may vary according to the day scheduling you may visit first the Colosseum than the Roman Forum or viceversa.