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Explore the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and Arena. Discover these historic sites and step into the arena floor where gladiators once battled.

Highlights

• Travel back to the Roman Empire and imagine what gladiator fights looked like
• Visit Arena floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Immerse yourself in the history of Ancient Rome through multimedia video
• Picture what the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill must have looked like once

Description

Enjoy a full experience of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Arena. Enhance your visit with a 3D multimedia video as an introduction to Ancient Rome, showcasing the reconstruction of the most important monuments of the Eternal City. Begin your experience with a 30-minute Multimedia Video (produced by a company known for creating videos for UNESCO, BBC, and National Geographic) that graphically illustrates how Rome appeared thousands of years ago during the Roman Empire. Let the video transport you back in time to Ancient Rome, which will help you better appreciate the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill you’ll explore later. After the Multimedia Video, you will be accompanied by dedicated Touristation staff to the entrance of the Roman Forum to assist you with security and ticketing procedures. Once inside, explore at your leisure the Roman Forum Ruins, where ancient Romans once lived. Continue to the Palatine Hill, the site of Rome’s founding and where emperors and kings built their magnificent palaces. After approximately two hours in the Archaeological Area, head to the Arena. The arena itself was an engineering marvel, designed to hold up to 80,000 spectators. Beneath the sand-covered floor lies an intricate network of tunnels and chambers that once housed gladiators, animals, and even elaborate sets for mock naval battles. The arena floor was covered with sand (known as 'harena' in Latin, from which the word 'arena' is derived) to absorb the blood and provide better traction for the combatants. Your experience doesn’t end there! Feel free to join the city walking tour, available every day at 10:00 AM (in English only). The itinerary includes Navona Square, Pantheon, and Trevi Fountain. Please note the experience includes: A €24 entry ticket, with the remaining cost covering all other services (multimedia video, guided walking tour, assistance).

Includes

Assistance at the Touristation Aracoeli office Ancient Rome Multimedia video Accompaniment to the entrance of the Roman Forum Arena floor and Roman Forum and Palatine Hill English City walking tour: Navona, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain

Important Information

• The time selected for your booking refers to the reporting time at the Touristation Aracoeli Office (Piazza Ara Coeli 16). Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office. Visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first on your own (approximately 2 hours) before entering to Arena Floor. Latecomers will not be accommodated It is mandatory to bring a valid identity document for all participants. If the names provided do not match those on the document, access to the Colosseum will not be guaranteed. For security reasons, all visitors and their luggage must be screened. Persons with disabilities have the right to free entry. Therefore, it is not recommended to book this activity.

Easy cancellation

This activity is non-refundable