Private Extended Colosseum & Roman Forum With SUPER Sites Tour
Description
Walk in the footsteps of the gladiators, emperors, vestal virgins, slaves, soldiers, senators, and everyday Romans on this in-depth Colosseum and Roman Forum tour with exclusive SUPER Sites access. With a top-rated guide, you’ll start your tour at the most iconic monument of the ancient world: the Colosseum. Next, explore some of the fascinating archaeological SUPER sites of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: the imperial palaces, the underground Aula Isiaca, a richly frescoed hall dedicated to the goddess Isis, and more. Fully immerse yourself in the daily life and famous events of the Ancient Romans. Proud to be an Accredited Tour Operator of the Parco Archeologico del Colosseo.
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Meet your expert, English speaking tour guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy priority entrance to the Colosseum, the most iconic monument of Ancient Rome and see where the Gladiators stood. Breathe in the spine-tingling atmosphere and enjoy unparalleled views of the tiered rows that could seat up to 80,000 cheering spectators. Look down to the eerie underground network of passages and elevators where ferocious beasts and gladiators would wait to make their grand entrance.
Explore the opulent Imperial palaces on the Palatine Hill, where the emperors lived surrounded by hundreds of slaves and aristocrats.
See the newly opened Domus Tiberiana and learn how luxurious the lifestyle of Rome’s elites really was.
Step into the fascinating 6th-century church Santa Maria Antiqua with frescoes showing a glimpse into early Christian culture.
Walk in the footsteps of the everyday Romans as you wander into the Valley of the Gods. Admire the majestic ruins of the pagan temples, the Vestal Virgins’ mansion, and the impressive Roman Curia and learn about Roman life and politics.
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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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- **All Colosseum tours require photo ID for all participants; plan to bring your passports on the day of your tour. Failure to show identification will result in the denial of entry to the site.**
- The itinerary described above is a suggested order and indication of the various experiences. These may slightly vary according to the day of the week and ongoing restoration efforts
- The house of Augustus is closed on Monday and the House of Livia is closed on Tuesday. All other days of the week both are open. If you prefer to see one or the other, please book accordingly and inform your guide at the start of the tour.
- Tours run rain or shine. We recommend coming prepared if rainy weather is expected
- Comfortable walking shoes recommended