Rome: Official Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour

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Travel back to the days of the Roman Empire on a guided tour of the Colosseum and ancient Rome. Walk in the footsteps of the great Roman Emperors and hear the stories of gladiator combats.

Highlights

  • Discover the Colosseum with a guided tour or with an audio-guided-tour
  • Marvel at the daring construction techniques used to build the Colosseum
  • Hear stories about the brave gladiators and the bloodthirsty entertainments
  • Ascend Palatine Hill to see where the Roman emperors lived
  • Discover the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar and where he was cremated

Description

Don't miss the chance to visit the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours. Thanks to our many years of experience, we can offer two ways to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, as well as the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a guided tour in English accompanied by an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (Multilingual storytelling audioguide in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone. Learn the story of the Roman Republic and its most important monuments on a half-day tour of Ancient Rome. Enjoy the entrance at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman (Imperial) Forum without standing in line to buy the tickets, Enjoy panoramic views of the best-preserved part of the Colosseum. Get a detailed description of the Colosseum from the outside before stepping inside. Once inside, learn about the spectacular entertainment during the Roman Republic. Discover the construction techniques invented by the Romans. Hear about the incredible feats of the gladiators and their battles with wild animals. Admire the technological advancements of the Roman engineers who built the Colosseum. Learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide or the audioguide will entertain you with tales of mock sea battles and tell you about the cages where the lions were kept. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood lust was met. Continue to the second tier for the best views of the Colosseum. Next, go to Palatine Hill to see where the elite emperors took residence. Admire the views of the Circus Maximus on one side and the Roman Forum on the other. Visit the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar, which was built on the same spot where his body was cremated. Look at the Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Senate House, the Basilica of Maxentius, and much more.

Includes

Guided Tour Option Duration 2-3 hours Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum guided tour Headset system to hear the guide Professional, licensed, and English-speaking tour guide Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ticket Option audio-guided tour: the duration may vary Unlimited access to all self-guided features Unlimited use for the duration of your stay Multilingual storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum ticket

Important Information

  • •The Colosseum security checks the names and ID cards of each visitor, so the wait can be longer than expected •We recommend comfortable shoes •This tour operates in all weather conditions. The Colosseum management does not provide the possibility to amend or cancel the admission tickets, so we are unable to refund guests who do not want to join the tour on a rainy day •If you arrive late for the meeting time it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, because tickets cannot be amended or canceled •The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions or other events beyond the travel agency's control •In July and in August the tour lasts 2 hours due to the excessive heat and the itinerary may vary •The Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum tickets cost 18 euros for adults. The additional amount covers the following services: professional tour guide, headset system, staff, and taxes and commission of the platform •Tour is not accessible for wheelchairs

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