Small-Group Tour of Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Description
Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful Empires of all time. Take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill and have a bird's eye view over the largest stadium ever built by mankind: the Circus Maximus.
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Itinerary
Start your journey by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the sites of the Roman Forum.
Here you will hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Discover the ruins of the largest building in the Roman Forum that became an inspiration for many buildings built afterward, including New York City's former Penn Station.
Marvel at the details of the Arch of Titus that provided the inspiration for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
Be impressed by the remains of the largest temple in Ancient Rome and enjoy the best view of the Colosseum.
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. Let your guide drive your imagination through chariot races, gladiator fights, and the clamor of the public. Learn about the famous Roman Games and travel back in time to a quasi-legendary era before Rome itself and find out the Circus’s foundations in the early myths and Gods. Stay in the Archeological Area as long as you wish at the end of your official tour.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved, wear comfortable shoes
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 30 minutes to clear the security checks depending on the season
- Please provide the full names of all travellers when booking
- Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the same name provided at the time of booking for a successful entry
- Animals are not permitted
- You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up process and clear the security check
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside