Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Description
- Dedicated line at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - High-quality licensed tour guides (archeologists, historians and historians of art) - Small group
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Stunning view of the underground levels - Ground level - Corridor dividing second by third tier - Several stops for panoramic views of the Colosseum and surroundings
- Emperors' palaces - Place where, according to the legend, the two twins Romulus and Remus where abandoned and raised by the she wolf - Stunning views over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus
- Beating heart of the political, social and religious life of the romans - Place of the cremation Julius Caesar and podium where Mark Anthony made his funeral speech about him - Among the biggest archaeological areas in Europe - Sacra Via - Temple of Antonino and Faustina - Temple of Julius Caesar - Altar of Julius Caesar - Place of his cremation - Podium of Mark Anthony's speech about Caesar - Basilica Iulia - Basilica Emilia - Curia Iulia - Arch of Septimius Severus - Tabularium (i.e. ancient state archive) - Temple of Concordia - Temple of Vespasian - Temple of Castor and Pollux - Temple of the Vestal Virgins
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress properly.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a valid ID at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- For people with mobility impairments requiring the use of a wheelchair, please have a look at our private tour (https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Private-tour-of-the-Colosseum-Roman-forum-and-Palatine-hill/d511-63534P7) so the itinerary can be customized to your needs
- A valid ID is required for participants under 18 at the Colosseum entrance
- 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.
- The first Sunday of the month the access to the monuments is free. This means that we cannot pre buy an entrance slot but clients have to show up and make a line with the guide to get a ticket. So you will meet your guide at 8am in order to avoid the crowds but be aware there will be a waiting time before entering the colosseum. The guide, by the way, will use this time to properly introduce the tour and keep you entertained
Reviews(80)
As a disabled person, travel for me can be a real challenge, but Ferdinando helped to make our planning and visit easy and enjoyable. He is patient, helpful, and generous and he understands the many challenges that accompany disability. Thank you, Ferdinando!
Excellent tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill. Our guide Ferdinando was an archaeologist, so his knowledge and insight into the ancient Roman way of life was second to none. Humorous and informative, would highly recommend this tour!
Rome In Tours, and Ferdinando specifically -was highly recommended to us by friends, and they did not disappoint! Ferdinando is a highly knowledgeable, professional and personable guide. With a Masters degree in archaeology he is able to explain very succinctly what you are actually looking at, and what lays beneath - in a way that we could all understand. We came away in awe of his presentation and knowledge. He is clearly completely immersed in the Eternal City and his enthusiasm is infectious. Can’t wait to do Pompeii! A thousand thanks. Top notch!!
I did the walking tour with my husband and son. Ferdinando was our extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide who kept us informed and entertained at every moment. I would highly recommend booking this tour so that you get as much as you can out of your time at these historical places.
We scheduled this tour very last minute. Ferdinando responded immediately and confirmed our tour for the next morning. We skipped all lines with the guides’ entrance. We walked the entire Coliseum, learning so many interesting stories as we stopped along the way. Palatine Hill and the Forum were just as amazing. It was tough to believe 2 1/2 hours had passed at the end. However, Ferdinando gave us a list of recommendations to continue our visit around the area. Highly recommend!!
My husband and I were visiting Italy on our honeymoon and decided a skip the line tour was our best option for the Colosseum - especially with all the craziness happening in Rome. Boy, did we make the right choice! Ferdinando was an excellent guide! We were the only two people who signed up for the tour that day - so it turned into a private tour! A lot of bigger companies might have canceled for lack of participation, but Ferdinando led us through the tour alone, which was awesome! He was so knowledgeable about everything and, even more importantly, passionate about the history he was sharing with us. Thank you for a wonderful tour! This was my fifth time in Rome and this tour was among one of the best I’ve had of the Colosseum!
Francisco has Experience, knowledge, personality! Totally would recommend if you want an informative enjoyable tour! Can’t say enough about him ..5+ stars
In late September 2024 we took a 4-person Skip-the-Line tour with Ferdinando Badagliacca. It was the highlight of our entire 10-day visit to Rome. Ferdinando is a trained archaeologist who is passionate about his topic. He explains details: from the materials used to build the Colosseum, the various type of events held there, the dynamic between the emperors and the people of Rome, the cremation site of Julius Caesar, to the types of trees and flowers on the Palatine. If you love history and Rome, this is for you! We highly recommend Ferdinando!
Ferdinando gave us interesting information and highlights that we enjoyed and understood! As an Archaeologist, he really knew his stuff and his English was excellent.
Extremely informative! Our guide was engaging and entertaining. We saw all the sights we wanted to see and got a lot of stories that enanced the experience. HIGHLY Recommend!!!
