3-Hour Sightseeing Tour of the Colosseum and Ancient Rome

Colosseum with guide

Palatine Hill

Colosseum Interior

Roman Forum

Stadium of Domitian on Palatine Hill

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Highlights

Witness the grandeur of the Colosseum

Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Walk by the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins

Pass by the burial place of Julius Caesar

See the Via Sacra, the intact road from the time of Emperor Augustus

Rome

archaeological, museums, walking

Private Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Discover Ancient Rome's ancient archaeological and architectural wonders on this short trip, starting with the majestic Colosseum. Continue to the Archaeological Park of Palatine Hill to see many palaces and homes of emperors. Next, walk through the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the burial place of Julius Caesar and the Senate House in the centre of Ancient Rome.

Itinerary

Ancient Rome
- Follow your guide around the Colosseum as they enlighten you about the Flavian family who built it and the architectural secrets that keep it standing before entering into the stadium itself.
- View the Colosseum from the ground level and even from the spectator's section of the stadium as your guide takes you to the very best vantage points.
- Take photos and ask questions to your guide as they tell you all about the gladiators, games, and spectacles held in the arena.
- Continue to the archaeological park of Palatine Hill, where the emperors built their homes and palaces.
- Walk among the marble floors and private stadium as your guide brings to life the intriguing stories of the emperors and the hill they lived on and take in the view of the Forum from the Terrace of Tiberius' Palace before walking through the Farnese gardens and aviaries.
- Proceed to the Via Sacra, the road from the time of Emperor Augustus, which is still intact today.
- Walkthrough the center of Ancient Rome as you pass by the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the burial place of Julius Caesar, the Senate House and even see the ancient library. From plebs to senators and emperors, this is the place where life, business and politics converged for the first 1000 years of Rome's vibrant history. Covered by time, this area has been excavated and restored to resemble its former self, and your guide will explain to you the background and history of the place over 3000 years.

What's Included

Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Friendly English-speaking tour guide

What's Excluded

Transport to and from the meeting point

Food and drink

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside and there are no luggage storage areas on site.

Do not bring any weapons, knives, glass or aerosol cans (these will be confiscated at the security checkpoint)

There is a checkpoint for all groups and individuals for Covid-19 Green Pass checks as well as a security checkpoint, there may be delays due to these checks.