Rome: Colosseum Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour I Max 10 People
Description
Join us an unforgettable journey through Ancient Rome with our exclusive small-group tour, limited to just 10 people. Alongside your expert guide you'll head straight to the 1st and 2nd tier of the Colosseum, where you'll marvel at the grand amphitheatre that once held 50,000 spectators. Learn about the gladiators, marvel at the arena's design, and hear captivating stories of epic battles and mock naval fights. Wander through the Roman Forum, the vibrant heart of ancient Rome. Discover the ruins of grand temples and the Senate House, where pivotal decisions were made. Experience the bustling marketplace and imagine life in the days when politics and commerce thrived. Finally, ascend to Palatine Hill, Rome's legendary birthplace. Explore lush gardens and ancient ruins with panoramic views of the Forum and Circus Maximus. Hear tales of Romulus and Remus and envision the opulent lives of Rome s emperors. This tour offers an intimate, in-depth look at Rome's most iconic sites!
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Meet your guide and semi-private group of 10 and head straight for the Colosseum. Use pre-reserved tickets to enter, then get ready to explore. Ascend to the 1st and 2nd tiers for panoramic views of the epic amphitheater, and listen as your expert guide explains the gladiator battles and mock naval fights that captivated audiences of nearly 50,000 people. Learn about the Colosseum's innovative design and discover how this arena symbolizes Rome's enduring power and grandeur.
Next, follow your guide to the Roman Forum, the lively heart of Ancient Rome. Discover this historic hub where politics, religion, and commerce once flourished and admire the impressive ruins of ancient temples and the iconic Senate House. Your guide will lead you along the Via Sacra, once the main road of ancient Rome.
Lastly, head to Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and its most illustrious of the seven hills. Explore this ancient hilltop where emperors and nobles once lived in grand palaces. Stroll through lush gardens and historic ruins while taking in stunning views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus from above. Your guide will share stories and myths including Rome's founding tale of Romulus and Remus.
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Important Information
- 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
- 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.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Reviews(37)
Our tour guide, Mike from Germany, was amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Roman history and his experiences as an archaeologist made it even better.
Bogdan was awesome and was very informative. The excursion as a whole was incredible and it was breathtaking to see all of the ruins. Would highly recommend.
Our guide Paola was fantastic !
Eleonora did a wonderful job of describing everything and trying her best to keep us out of the heat.
Eugene really knew his history of Rome. Very interesting history lesson. This is the second time we’ve come to Rome and the second tour we’ve taken with The Tour Guy and it was just as interesting and entertaining the second time as it was the first time.
Mike was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Really interesting tour. We appreciated the detail.
Thank you! We are glad you had a really interesting tour and appreciated the detailed history from Mike. Keeping our Colosseum groups to a maximum of 10 people lets us dive deep into the facts, so share the love and tell your friends to book with The Tour Guy!
Great tour! Very informative and fun! Boredom was very knowledgeable!
Thank you! We are happy to hear your Colosseum tour was both highly educational and lots of fun. Having a deeply knowledgeable guide brings ancient history to life, and we hope to guide you again soon!
Very informative. Anna was great
Thank you for your review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and found it informative. Anna will be delighted to know her guidance helped make your visit to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill such a great experience. We hope to welcome you on another tour soon!
I had a wonderful time learning more about what we were shown
Hi Sophie, thank you so much for sharing your review. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time learning about the history and making great memories on your tour. Knowing that you enjoyed exploring these special sites means so much to us. We hope to welcome you back to Rome for another tour in the future!
Guide was very knowledgeable and fun
Hi Greg, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with us. Our guides love bringing the ancient ruins to life with a perfect mix of deep historical knowledge and fun, so it is wonderful to know that shone through during your tour. Thank you for choosing to explore Rome with us, and we hope you have a fantastic summer and many more great travel adventures ahead!
