Ancient Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Highlights

• Colosseum
• Palatine Hill and ruins of Imperial Residences
• Triumphal Arches
• House of Vestal Virgins
• Ancient Basilicas and Temples
• Senate
• Temple of Julius Caesar
• Statue of Marcus Aurelius

Summary

Skip the line at the Roman Forum and the Colosseum and learn about the origins of Rome and tour the important ancient sites with an archaeologist, licensed tour guide. Explore Rome’s earliest ruins on the Palatine Hill, and learn about the history and originally use of the famous Colosseum.

Description

Your 3-hour tour begins at the Colosseum, or the Flavian amphitheater. This is undoubtedly Rome’s best-known monument, which was used in ancient times for gladiatorial shows. Learn about the history of the monument from your guide, who will also tell you about the construction system, the original decorations, the gladiator fights and other types of shows that were held here.

You’ll go on to the Palatine Hill, where you’ll find the earliest ruins of ancient Rome. Your guide will tell you about the legend of Romulus and Remus and the founding of Rome. See the ruins of impressive imperial residences and take in the spectacular view of the Circus Maximus.

The final step of your tour is inside the Forum, a big, ancient square, where you’ll see the ruins of the Senate, magnificent temples, triumphal arches, the House of Vestal Virgins and the early basilicas.

The Ancient Rome tour ends in the beautiful Capitol Square where the famous bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius is located.

Price: € 170

Operating days: every day

Starting time: decided in agreement with the guide

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point: outside Colosseo metro station, near the newspaper kiosk, your guide will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name. Map provided.

Included: Skip the line entrance, guided tour with expert, dedicated, licensed guide. Passion,

Knowledge and Customer Care. Time for pictures, time for wondering

Not included: admission tickets are not included. You will pay tickets fee on the day of the tour at the meeting point. Adults ticket is €14. For people under 18 (18 years included) ticket is €2. For European union people between 18 and 25 years old ticket is €9,50. People who already have the Roma Pass don’t pay ticket. If you will be more than 6 people, we do suggest to hire earphones at a cost of €3 per person. Your guide will rent headsets for you.[:it]