Colosseum Guided Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
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We offer authentic and unique guided tours, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for unusual, off-the-beaten path itineraries. Professional, experienced, passionate, fully licensed local tour guides will take you on a journey you will never forget!
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Itinerary
Live an unforgettable experience of Rome. Your knowledgeable guide take you in a journey back in time, visiting the Colosseum with a Group Tour. Experience the evocative beauty of Ancient Rome, immersing yourself in the glorious past of Rome. You will learn the fascinating history of the most famous amphitheatre of the world, reaching the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. Here, the panoramic terraces will give you an excellent opportunity to take more stunning photos and admire the monument from a privileged position. Learn more about its history, the bloody games it hosted, and loads of anecdotes and curiosities. For example, why is the Colosseum called Colosseum? Not many places are as awe-inspiring and iconic as the Colosseum in Rome. And even fewer sites have such long lines at the entrance.
After visiting the Colosseum, your tour continues with a guided walk of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill granting you direct access to these superb ancient sites. This part of the tour begins by following the old Roman road. Visit the tomb of Julius Caesar and explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Forum. You will learn how the Forum developed and became the center of Roman government and public life.
Finally, you will climb up on top of the Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace, where the emperors used to live. Surrounded by luxuriant nature, the imposing remains of the Domus Flavia coexist with the ruins of Romulus’ huts and the archaic Temple of Mater Matuta, where Octavian Augustus built his residence. Take this opportunity to take unique photos from one of the most suggestive viewpoints in the city.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(29)
We did not have an experience. We received confirmation earlier that we had tickets. We were not notified that our tickets were cancelled until we actually got to the Coliseum. Traveling all the way to Rome and this was the one thing we wanted to see. I thought Viator was a reputable company. To cancel and not let us know was inexcusable.
Firstly the guide we had was pretty average. Even a free walking tour guide gave us much more stories and knowledge about Rome and its understandable because our guide was handed over our Tour just last minute. Hence all responsibility lies with this tour company on how mismanaged and untruthful they are with their customers. To start, the company’s management and professionalism are extremely disappointing. I specifically booked and paid almost double price for a 9:30 AM slot because I had a flight later that day and limited time in Rome. Within 12 hours of booking, the company unilaterally changed my tour to 1:00 PM — with no explanation. When I informed them about my time constraints, they did not respond properly and simply stated the slot was now fixed at 1:00 PM. If a morning tour was not available, it should not have been listed on GetyourGuide. Changing the time after payment is misleading and completely unfair to travellers who plan carefully. When I contacted GetYourGuide support, I was informed that the company had not even properly communicated the schedule change to them and did not respond to their follow-ups either. Since this was a last-minute booking, I could not cancel and arrange an alternative. While the guides may be good/average the company’s coordination and customer service are unreliable. I would rather recommend to book a free walking tour instead of this unprofessional tour company. Stay away from this tour company as much as possible.
This is a false review. We don't offer the COLOSSEUM REGULAR GUIDED TOUR. Our products are UNDERGROUND AND ARENA FLOOR. Please, address this review to the right company
A fantastic visit, well organized and attention to detail. They care a lot about punctuality and with good reason, the site in question is full of tourists and anticipating a little 'crowd was a winning move. The guide a very nice and professional girl, very prepared but also very good at making a visit long enough, never boring with simple and engaging language. It is the second visit I make with this organization and again I congratulate them, they are really good.
Everything was well organized, the prepared guide made many references to the rest of the world not only to ancient Rome! It was not a specific visit for children but they too were able to follow and take an interest without problems. The view of the Colosseum from above was priceless!
Marcello V took our tour. He was friendly, knowledgeable and kind. He went at a good pace. He answered our many questions. Overall an excellent tour
Booked through get your guide for Monday the 12th of may, only to have it cancelled 15:05 on 11th of may. Short notice cancellation means we now can’t go
Our guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and it was a great insight to the Roman forum and the colosseum highly recommend this tour
It was a bit chaotic. Not easy to find the guide, times changes the night before. Once going, it was good. Guide (Amanda) was easy to understand and did a great job. Problem was the initial meeting and stress/chaos at the start (not just for me - for the whole group)
Dear client, I'm so sorry for the chaotic situation. Actually sometimes this happen in a city like Rome. The most important thing is that Amanda, our guide, did a great job. She is so good.
This was an amazing tour and our guide, Virginia, was fabulous! We had three littles with us and she not only was patient and kind but even carried our youngest for parts of the walk and included them by name in her tour. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of this tour. Thank you so much!!
We made the visit Romulus and Remus and it was a wonderful experience! Our son with his friends had so much fun!!! Our guide was Francesca, very nice person and with so much experience! Exceptional with children!!! He made us discover a small passage of Rome that we were not even aware of! Definitely we will return to make other experiences with "walking with Silvia" to discover the wonderful Rome!
