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Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Private Tour

4.9(64 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, Dutch, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityModerateLevel

About this experience

This private tour takes you through the key sites of ancient Rome: the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. You will explore the impressive Colosseum, known for its remarkable engineering and historical significance. Then, visit the Roman Forum, where ancient Romans conducted business and engaged in public life. Finally, ascend Palatine Hill, the site of the emperors' residences, offering a panoramic view of the area. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and archaeology. It is a walking tour, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

You will visit to the Colosseum inside. The Colosseum is an amphitheatre built in Rome under the Flavian emperors of the Roman Empire. It is also called the Flavian Amphitheatre. It is an elliptical structure made of stone, concrete, and tuff, and it stands four stories tall at its highest point. The Colosseum was famously used for gladiatorial combat.

2

Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill The Palatine Hill, which is the centremost of the seven hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites. Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich. The hill originally had two summits separated by a depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regionary Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).

3

Roman Forum

The Roman Forum Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets.

4

Arch of Constantine

The Arch of Constantine The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession.

What's included / not included

Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill entrance ticket valued at €18 per person.Guiding Private Service: this is a Private TourColosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Personal Expenses, SouvenirsPublic Transportation TicketsFood, Drinks, SnacksDo you need a private transfers? Please contact us after your booking.Do you want add also the Arena or Underground Level? Please contact us after your booking.

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • 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 may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • 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.

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