Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum with Guided Tour
Description
Join us for a journey through time, discovering the symbolic places of Roman civilization. Admire the Colosseum, the most famous amphitheatre in the world, walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum, the hub of public life in antiquity, and be fascinated by the Palatine Hill, the hill where myth and history meet. With an expert guide by your side, you will relive the deeds, tales and secrets that made ancient Rome immortal. A perfect tour for those looking for excitement, knowledge and a dive into the greatest history.
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Itinerary
Visit the largest amphitheater in the Roman world together with an expert guide and discover the fascinating history of the most famous and most visited monument in Italy.
Explore the Roman Forum with your local guide: the beating heart of ancient Rome.
Get to know the history of the Palatine: the oldest nucleus of the city and then home to the imperial palaces.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Clients must arrive 20 minutes before the start of the activity.
- Full Legal Name: The client has to provide first name and last name exactly as shown on their ID or passport (including middle names if they appear on the ID).
- Do not use nicknames, abbreviations, or shortened versions.
- All participants must present a valid official photo ID (such as a passport, national ID, or driver’s license) at the entrance. A digital copy (photo on your phone) or a photocopy is accepted. The name on the ID must exactly match the name on the ticket. Failure to provide a valid ID or name mismatch may result in denied entry without refund.
- This tour is not suitable for individuals with mobility difficulties. For safety and logistical reasons: • Booking for guests in these categories is not permitted. • If a booking is made, entry will be denied, and no refund will be issued. • Guests with mobility needs are kindly asked to book a dedicated accessible tour designed to ensure their safety and comfort.
Reviews(588)
Alessandra was such an amazing guide and person. Very knowledgeable and even in scorching heat she didnt let the heat beat her. She is a real deal. Bravo..
Wow wow wow amazing from start to finish, our tour guide was amazing, She made the whole experience so Exciting and she was so well informed about everything it was an amazing experience I would highly recommend !!!!
Overall, we had a very good experience and enjoyed the tour. One thing to be aware of is that this company appears to be a reseller rather than the actual tour operator. They assign your booking to another local company, so your experience may vary depending on which guide and operator you ultimately get. In our case, everything went smoothly. The meeting instructions were clear, the transfer to the guide was seamless, and our guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The Colosseum and Roman Forum were incredible to see, and having a guide added a lot of historical context that we wouldn't have gotten on our own. My only suggestion would be to make it a little clearer at the time of booking that another company may actually conduct the tour. Other than that, everything was well organized, and we were happy with the experience.
Our tour guide Alessandra was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history. It was very hot in August, but she was great about making sure everyone had plenty to drink and took breaks.
My dad and I took this tour and we were lucky enough to have Alessandra; to provide context, we are in the middle of a heat wave in Italy, so walking for hours in the sun is not very pleasant, yet we don't know how, Alessandra made it possible, the time flew by, we all got to know each other in the group, we made so many stops to rest and drink water that neither the youngest nor the oldest in the group felt exhausted or unable to continue the tour. But above all, we learned a lot and in a very didactic way; we all loved the passion with which our guide told the stories, and it was the most remarkable part of our trip. Thank you, Alessandra!
The colosseum, palatine hill, etc. were amazing to see up close, and they sell themselves. The guide was nice, and had a PhD, but wasn't the most personable, and it felt more like a data download than an engaging learning experience. In contrast, we had other experiences/tours in the past few days where the host really makes the event.
It was a great experience and guide Enzo was really good
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, and gave a fantastic tour of the Colosseum. Our transportation from the port of Civitavecchia ran late, so we missed the Forum and Palatine Hill. Thankfully, we were able to connect with our tour operator and join in for the Colosseum. We appreciated them being so accommodating!!
We loved the tour, and Leo was a great guide. The only thing that stressed us out in the beginning is that no one was waiting for our group with a pink flag at the meeting point like they were supposed to. Someone in the company just didn’t show up that day. We were looking around for about ten minutes, seeing all other tours gathering at that meeting point except for ours. Thankfully, our group members found each other, and then the administrator found our group and introduced us to our guide Leo who gave us a fantastic tour. So it all worked out well in the end despite the original scare.
Great experience and we learned a lot! We booked this tour last minute because our original tour moved us from 8am to 1pm. Aphrodite was a great tour guide!
