Overview

Visit the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum - the heart of the Roman Empire, in a small-group with a local, expert guide.

The great centrepiece of one of the world's largest empires, the Colosseum, is an incredible sight and a must-visit part of any trip to Rome. Join us on this small-group, expert-led tour of the Colosseum and the remains of the ancient city that surrounds it, and learn everything there is to know about one of the greatest cities on Earth.

Discover the luxurious Palatine Hill, still dotted with the remains of palaces and stately homes and the Forum, the heart of all Ancient Rome.

Spots are limited on all of our tours - we like to keep them personal. Book now to avoid disappointment!

*Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase*
**Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.**

Description

Stop At: Arch of Constantine, Via di S. Gregorio, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

We will meet all travellers at the Arch of Constantine where we will begin the tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, Rome 00184

Save hours standing in line as you step straight inside the Colosseum. Your expert, licensed guide will transport you back in time to the heyday of the Roman Empire, blending fascinating facts, gripping anecdotes and masterful storytelling.

Discover what it was really like to watch gladiator fights and beast hunts. Learn how the Colosseum was built, how long it took, and how state-of-the-art engineering and technology made the games possible. Over the course of an hour, you'll fully explore the first and second levels of the Colosseum—with plenty of stops to take all the photos you want!

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Via Sacra, Via Sacra 1, Rome 00186

Follow in the footsteps of the Caesars as you walk the Via Sacra (Sacred Way). This was the route victorious generals and their legions took into the Roman Forum, parading their spoils and captives to the cheers and jeers of the crowd. But before making your way into the Forum, you'll be climbing the hill where Rome's history began...

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, Rome 00186

According to the legend, the Palatine Hill is where Romulus founded the Eternal City after killing his twin Remus in a fit of rage. It’s also the hill on which the rich and famous of the Roman Republic lives, and on which the emperors built their monumental and luxurious palaces.

Let our guides share with you the secrets of this spectacular archeological site where the ruins, the towering pine trees and the spectacular views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make for a once in a lifetime experience!

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, Rome 00186

Our last stop is the Roman Forum, the beating heart of the ancient city. Discover what life was like for everyday Romans as you explore the social, religious, and political hub of the Roman Empire. Marvel at the remains of 2,000-year-old temples, triumphal arches, sprawling basilicas and much much more as you tread the same stones as Caesar and Cicero once did.

Once the tour is finished you will be able to go inside the forum and visit it at your own pace.

Duration: 50 minutes