Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour
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On this tour, you can visit the heart of ancient Rome with exceptional treatment! More than anywhere else, from the arena, you’ll appreciate Colosseum’s imposing structure conceived with exceptional modernity and impeccable engineering skills. The ancient world’s wonders still amaze contemporary. We will carry on by visiting the extended Roman Forum ruins the focal point of Romans' everyday life. Here is where they’ll meet to take carry of their businesses and to participate in public life. Last but not least, to have an overall view we have to reach the Palatine hill, Roman emperors’ residence from where they would decide the fate of the Roman Empire. Are you ready to follow us into the Ancient Rome?
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You will visit to the Colosseum inside. The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its highest point. The Colosseum was famously used for gladiatorial combat.
The Palatine Hill The Palatine Hill, which is the centremost of the seven hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites. Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich. The hill originally had two summits separated by a depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regionary Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).
The Roman Forum Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets.
The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Reviews(59)
We requested for our tour to be in two languages (Italian and English), and they were able to accommodate our request. Matteo was amazing at switching between two languages as needed and had answers to absolutely all the questions. Definitely recommend for those who wish for a great experience.
Our Guide Giorgio was fantastic! It was a hot day but he made it enjoyable sharing his vast knowledge with patient guidance & humor! We learned so many things & enjoyed the tour very much!
Crazy4Rome was recommended to us by our VRBO host, and we booked directly with the company. We took three separate tours - one tour in Palermo, and two tours in Rome (a golf cart City tour, and a combined tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Pantheon). Each of our three different guides were incredible - friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and spoke perfect English! Even our kids (ages 9, 17, and 18) enjoyed every aspect of these tours! Crazy4Rome helped customize the tours for us, based on our preferences, and even picked us up at our VRBO to take us on our golf cart tour. Our guides went above and beyond for us, helping us shop for memorable souvenirs, and even helping make arrangements for dining for us. I cannot say enough good things about the company and the people we interacted with! I regretted not booking a tour of the Vatican, because having a private guide to explain the history really enhanced the other sites we toured. And the golf cart tour was such a great way to see Rome and learn more about its history - I highly recommend it. These tours are worth the money!
Amazing history and what knowledgeable staff. Amazing experience
Giorgio was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. He made the experience very unique. Highly recommend!
Karen was amazing and knew some much of the history on everything. Made it a truly wonderful experience.
Rafaella was a fantastic guide. She was knowledgeable with just the right amount of humor. We leaned so much about the Colosseum and the Forum. Rafaella personalizes the tour for us and even helped coordinate the elevator to the second level for us “seniors”. She made a great recommendation for lunch which we all enjoyed. Book this tour - you won’t regret it!
Great tour! Karin shared so much information with us and we learned a lot about the Romans!
Our tour guide Yen was prompt and courteous and did a great job. My wife and I were very impressed with his knowledge and answered all of our questions. During the tour the electricity went out in ancient ruins and he was good thinking on his feet and making alternate plans.
Thorough tour of Colosseum, Palatine Hill and forum. Having a private tour well worth the extra money. Much better to navigate the crowded venues.
