Experience more, see more, and learn more about Ancient Rome on this small group tour. With a handful of like-minded travelers and a passionate guide leading the way, you will have the time of your life exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill!
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Tour Highlights
- Small group size ensures personal interaction with your guide
- Find hidden gems in the Colosseum
- Explore the ruins in the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Learn the history from a passionate, local guide
Tour Description
Get ready to journey back in time to experience the wonder of Ancient Rome! A small group and an experienced guide is exactly what you need to make your time in the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill unforgettable.
As you get acquainted with your fellow travelers and make your way to the monument, your guide will introduce you to Ancient Rome and its iconic gem, the Colosseum. Learn about its construction and inauguration as you stroll the ancient corridors. Feel the roar of the crowd as you gaze down onto the arena floor, where thousands of men and animals met their demise. Your guide will recount the many ways the Colosseum has been used – including use as a cemetery – after the fall of the Roman Empire.
The journey doesn’t end there as your guide leads you to the oldest part of Rome, the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Follow in the footsteps of the emperors and see what remains of the imperial palaces as you admire the breathtaking views of Rome from the Palatine Hill. Gaze upon the incredible ancient architecture of the Roman Forum awaits you below, it is hard to believe that this important valley was once nothing more than a mere swampland.
With a passionate guide and a small group tour you will learn more, see more and get more out of your Colosseum experience!
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Know Before You Go
- The latest check-in is no later than 15 minutes before the tour start time.
- The tour runs rain or shine! Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals.
- Skip-the-line and priority entrance refers to the ticket line only and not the security check line which everyone has to go through upon entering the Colosseum. There may be additional security checks and some delays due to new security measures in operation.
- Please be advised that the exact reservation times may vary slightly due to decisions made by the Colosseum administration office on or before the scheduled tour date. These last-minute changes are outside of our control but if the time will vary by more than 20 minutes either before or after your original tour time then we will contact you by email to inform you of this change.
- Entrance to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum will be with the tour guide only, guests cannot leave the group and enter these areas alone as they will not have an individual ticket. Depending on the reservation time, the tour route may start in the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill and continue to the Colosseum.
- Only small bags will be allowed inside. Large bags/backpacks and suitcases are not permitted. Prohibited items include scissors, pocket knives and aerosols sprays.
- All children must be accompanied by an adult, children under 2 years of age are free but must be included in the reservation. Please bring a valid photographic ID as you will be asked to show this at the Colosseum’s entrance.
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Bring a bottle of water (especially in hot weather). Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible.
