The Rise of Rome: Colosseum, Forum & Imperial Palace Guided Tour

Duration3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Italian

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

See the best of Ancient Rome in the company of an expert guide on this amazing tour.

This guided tour will transport you back in time to Ancient Rome. With the help of visual aids and reconstructions, our entertaining, expert historians will breathe new life into the ancient ruins. You’ll visit the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill and, as this is a private tour your guide will be able to give you undivided attention, answering all your questions along the way.

What's included

local guide
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

What to expect

Colosseum
1h · Admission ticket included

Your guide will meet you at the Colosseum, where the tour begins. This imposing structure was formerly known as "the Flavian Amphitheatre", and was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire, with 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
Roman Forum
30m · Admission ticket included

You will then proceed to Forum, situated nearby. This ancient square was the focal point of Roman life; a centre for politics, religion and commerce.
Tempio di Saturno
30m · Admission ticket included

Here you will be able to see the ruins of the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of Gemini, the Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and more!

Finally you will head to the Capitoline Hill, where the most important Roman temples were once located. You will also see a square designed by Michelangelo as well as the Statue of Marcus Aurelius.

With graphic reconstructions and other visual aids your guide will take you on an unforgettable journey to Ancient Rome.

We are sure this private tour will be a memorable and informative experience!
Palatine Hill
1h · Admission ticket included

The Palatine Hill is the last stop. Don’t miss this fun, informative and unforgettable tour of Rome!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.

End point

Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.