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Guided Group Tour of Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

4.7(2360 reviews)Rome, Italy
2h30DurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a guided group tour that explores three significant historical sites in Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. A professional local expert will lead the tour, providing insights into the ancient history and architecture of each location. The group size is limited to ensure that the guide can address questions from all participants. The tour includes visits to the iconic Colosseum, the remains of the Roman Forum with its ancient temples, and the Palatine Hill, where Roman Emperors resided.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

Dive into the ancient history of the Colosseum. The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is an oval magnificent architecture in the center of Rome. Built of travertine, tuff and brick-faced concrete. It is the largest construction ever build in ancient Rome. It is situated just east of the Roman Forum. Emperor Vespasian began the construction in 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD by its successor Titus.

2

Roman Forum

The roman Forum also known Forum Romanum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient Rome governments buildings at the center of the city. Originally a marketplace, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Forum Magnum. Dive yourself in the ancient culture to learn the way of life Rome’s predecessors lived.

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Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill is the only hill from the Seven Hills of Rome situated in the center of Rome. It is the most ancient place of the city, 40 meters above the Roman Forum, looking down upon the Circus Maximus. Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.

What's included / not included

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket (Adult 18€- Child 0€)Official Tour GuideHeadsets to Hear the Guide BetterPlease note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Any private expenses not includedtips not includedArena Floor & Underground of the Colosseum not includedUpper tiers (Attico) are not included

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments
  • Not suitable for customers with hearing impairments (headsets are used during the tour)
  • Not suitable for customers with mobility impairments

Good to know

  • Please note that entry to the Colosseum requires passing through a metal detector security check. On busy days, a short queue may form for this procedure.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill first and then the Colosseum.
  • The customers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to meet the guide and guarantee a smooth departure of the tour. Late arrivals will not be accomodate and no refund will be due
  • Colosseum tickets have a strict entry time: customers who will not show up at the meeting point will miss the entrance and no refund will be due.
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • The meeting time might change by 30 minutes. In this case we will inform you in advance

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