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Want to discover the wonders of Ancient Rome? This 3-hour small-group tour is the best way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with ease. With speedy access, a licensed expert guide, and an intimate group size, you’ll enjoy a deeper, more meaningful experience of the Ancient City at an unbeatable value.
Our adventure starts inside the Colosseum, where tales of gladiators, emperors, and architectural brilliance come to life as you take in the sweeping views from above the arena floor.
Next, we'll journey up to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and site of the city's grandest imperial palaces, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the bustling heart of Roman society.
Designed for comfort and insight, this well-paced tour gives you plenty of time to ask questions and absorb the fascinating stories behind each site. Space is limited, so don’t miss out! Book now and explore Ancient Rome at the best price.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us in front the Arch of Constantine. Your guide will be holding a Yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag or sign. Please arrive 10 minutes prior. Late arrivals will not be eligible for refunds.
The tour will either finish in the Roman Forum or the Colosseum, depending on which monument we start with, where you will be left to either leave or spend more time exploring the area.
Itinerary
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1Colosseum
Your expert guide will transport you back to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. During this time, Rome was ruled by emperors, the city was filled with riches from across the world, and the Colosseum served as a central venue for games and events featuring animals and people captured from Rome’s territories. Please note: the tour may start at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Palatine Hill
Next, you’ll climb Palatine Hill, the legendary site where Rome was founded. The hill is an important archaeological site, with settlements from the Iron Age through the Imperial period. See landmarks such as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where emperors and their families lived and conducted political and administrative affairs.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Foro Romano
The final stop is the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome. This area was once a bustling center of markets, law courts, temples, and civic life. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, two emperors were killed in 69 AD, and Cicero delivered speeches that influenced Western culture for centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Full names of all travelers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Full names of all travelers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
- The tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability
- Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month; tours on these days are offered at a discounted rate
- Want an upgrade? Check out these other options: Small Group Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum Group Tour (12pax), Colosseum Arena Group Tour (24pax), Colosseum Arena Small-Group Tour (24pax)
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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