Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up
Description
Discover ancient Rome with our expert-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into history as knowledgeable guides bring the Eternal City to life. Marvel at architectural wonders, immerse in rich history, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot for a 3-hour journey through Rome's heart. Explore the Colosseum, where echoes of gladiatorial battles linger. Uncover secrets of the Roman Empire at the Roman Forum. Ascend Palatine Hill, delve into mythological origins, and admire panoramic views. Limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience.
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The Palatine Hill is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.". It stands 40 metres above the Roman Forum, looking down upon it on one side, and upon the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.
The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the success of a military commander who had led Roman forces to victory in the service of the state or, originally and traditionally, one who had successfully completed a foreign war.
The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
The Via dei Fori Imperiali (formerly Via dei Monti, then Via dell'Impero) is a road in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, that runs in a straight line from the Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. Its course takes it over parts of the Forum of Trajan, Forum of Augustus and Forum of Nerva, parts of which can be seen on both sides of the road. Since the 1990s, there has been a great deal of archeological excavation on both sides of the road, as significant Imperial Roman relics remain to be found underneath it.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own. Meeting point: If the pick-up service does not cover your hotel: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- It is mandatory to bring your passport or ID card on the day of the tour
- If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
- Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
Reviews(549)
Our tour of the Coliseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum was fantastic! Mahmoud was our guide. He was extremely knowledgable and attentive to the needs of our group. The pick up was very late and my husband and I were worried we weren’t going to make it on time, but we called and they assured us the driver would arrive soon, which he did.
Dear Nancy We're glad that you enjoyed your tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Forum. Mahmoud will be delighted to know that his knowledge and attention helped make your experience memorable. We're also glad our team could reassure you and that everything worked out in time! 😄 Thank you for sharing your experience Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
We were part of the tour group 127, which was an exceptional tour made perfect by our gem of a guide Alessandra (127). It was interesting and truly incredible, made special by the interactive style of our guide. Couldn't recommend more!
Thank you for your feedback! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience and that Alessandra played such an important role in making it memorable. Thank you for your recommendation. We will be sure to share your kind words with Alessandra, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future! Best regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
Transportation is only from hotel to the tour. One must figure out how to get back to hotel on your own
You will walk farther than you may realize. Some of the street pavers that date back to the ancient Roman's are large and difficult to navigate. It reminded me of walking across river stream rocks, but nut wet or slippery.
Our guide was excellent. She had a great mix of humour & knowledge & her English was great!
Evi was an amazing tour guide. Very knowledgeable and personable. We enjoyed this tour. We didn’t like that fact we had transportation only to the tour and it wasn’t specified when we booked this tour so that part was disappointing on Viators part. Thank you
Maria was excelent, she gave us all support and information we needed
We really appreciate your words and are glad you enjoyed the "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up" . We hope to welcome you again soon for another great experience! Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
The visit very good, the guide Fabio very successful.
Estimado cliente: ¡Gracias por tu reseña! 😊 Nos encanta saber que disfrutaste tanto del "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up". Explorar lugares tan increíbles como el Coliseo, el Foro Romano y el Palatino 🏛️ es una experiencia única, llena de historia y vistas impresionantes. Nos alegra saber que Fabio contribuyó a que la visita fuera tan especial! Un saludo y arrivederci! Gray Line I Love Rome
Lots of walking but all guides are knowledgeable, helpful and make the experience so much better than not booking a tour.
Dear Chanel, Thank you for your review 😊 We’re glad to hear that our guides made the experience more engaging and worthwhile. Knowing that their knowledge and support made a real difference means a lot to us✨ We appreciate you choosing the "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up" with us and hope to see you again for another memorable experience! Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
Very organized tour and guide was extremely knowledgeable about the Colosseum and Palatine Hill. Tour was the perfect length of time and you get to see very thing and get all the pictures you want. Highly recommend!!
Dear Conrad, Thank you very much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience 😊 We truly appreciate your beautiful review and we’re very happy to know that the "Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up" met your expectations and was enjoyable from start to the end. 🏛️ It means a lot to us to receive your recommendation — thank you again! ✨ Kind regards, Gray Line I Love Rome
