Ancient Rome Discovery: Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Guided Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

With priority access tickets, you will get to head straight into the Colosseum and make the most of your time inside. Combined with the visit to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, you will walk away from this tour having thoroughly explored the ancient history of Rome that has attracted visitors such as yourself for millennia. You are guaranteed a professional, expert, english-speaking guide who will engage you in the history and stories surrounding these magnificent monuments.

What's Included

Palatine Hill
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Temple of Julius Caesar
Expert, top-rated, english-speaking guide
Palatine Hill and Ancient Roman Forum
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Titus Arch
NO ACCESS TO ARENA FLOOR ON THIS TOUR

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the SOS sign outside the Colosseum Metro station's upper floor entrance, located in Largo Gaetana Agnesi. PLEASE NOTE: The metro station has an upper and lower entrance, both with SOS signs. Please ensure you are at the upper level. Coordinates: 41.891560,12.491393

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    With priority access, you’ll head straight into the Colosseum, through the curving archways, and out onto the first tier where you will be greeted by a magnificent panorama of this ancient wonder of the world. With your professional guide by your side, you will learn the history of emperors, gladiators, exotic animals, and the roman masses—all of whom met in this very arena. Imagine the roar of the crowd reverberating around you as you gaze across these romantic ruins.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The forum was once the heart of Rome’s commercial and political life, complete with ancient temples, theaters, and government buildings. On your tour, you will discover the remains of these lost wonders, strolling along streets where the ancient Romans themselves once walked as your expert guide brings the ruins to life through mesmerizing stories.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Your tour continues with a walk up to the Palatine Hill, once home to Rome’s rich and famous who lived in imperial palaces with incredible views over the city. Your guide will share stories of the lavish lifestyles of ancient Roman rules amidst the excavations.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.
  • The itinerary described above is a suggested order of the various experiences. These may vary according to your personal requests or preferred starting time.
  • Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
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