Small Group Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill – Skip the Line!
- Walking tour
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide
- Reservations to enter the Colosseum (no need to stand in line)
- Guided tour inside the Colosseum
Key Highlights
- Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum and admire the exquisite architecture of the iconic Colosseum
- Stand atop the Palatine Hill and enjoy a picturesque view of the city
- An expert, English speaking guide will accompany you at all times
- Small group tour ensures an intimate experience and allows for more interaction with the guide
- Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!
Overview
Immerse yourself in the history of Italy in this fascinating walking tour of the city of Rome. This is a small group tour which allows everyone to interact with the guide.
Enter the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum and walk around the remains of the imposing ancient buildings listening to its history peppered with anecdotes. Enjoy a tour of the Colosseum and relive the days of ancient Rome when the ferocious games played here were a way of life. Spend time on the Palantine Hill and enjoy an incredible view of the Imperial Palace, Circus Maximus, and the Ancient Forum.
The walking tour of the city of Rome gives an insight into the history and culture of Italy’s regal past.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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Meet your guide at 8:45am, by the newspaper kiosk on the right as you exit Colosseum underground station. You will travel on foot for this small group tour. Your first stop is the evocative ruins of the Roman Forum, also known as the most celebrated meeting place in the world. The Roman Forum was the site of triumphal processions and gladiatorial matches for centuries. As you walk around the remains of the imposing ancient buildings, your guide will enthrall you with anecdotes about the structure of Roman society, their beliefs, and their social and political life. Visit the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre ever built with a seating capacity of up to 80,000. Relive the days of Ancient Rome and enjoy a thorough tour of the structure as well as learn about the inner workings of the Colosseum. Your expert, English speaking local guide will tell you about the showmanship of the ferocious games played here and how essential it was for the Romans to attend it. After visiting the Colosseum, you will spend some time on the Palatine Hill, the centre point of the Seven Hills of Rome. Many famous emperors had their palaces built on the Palatine Hill and it was also the site of the famous Temple of Apollo. From this vantage point your guide will discuss other important ancient Roman sites like the Imperial Palace and Circus Maximus. Look down at the Ancient Forum from the hill and gain an idea about its original design. The tour will end on the Palatine Hill at around 12noon, after which you are free to explore on your own.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Walking tour
- English-speaking driver-cum-guide
- Reservations to enter the Colosseum (no need to stand in line)
- Guided tour inside the Colosseum
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Please note
Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
Please call the local activity operator anytime between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday, at least a day prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
This is a small group tour and operates with a maximum 8 passengers per group. However, there should be minimum 5 passengers for guaranteed departure. Should this number not be met for your chosen date you will be offered an alternative date or a full refund.
Your tour guide will be holding a sign with the local activity operator’s name written on it
Large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the Colosseum.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
Customer Reviews
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great tour of Colosseum
Barry A McGrory, United States 07/13/2015 -
Fantastico!
Donna Sebastian, Canada 06/29/2015 -
Great
Svetlana Karagjozova, The Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia 07/29/2013
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