Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Guided tour
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Overview
See the most iconic monuments of ancient Rome as you visit the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill on this three-hour guided tour.
In addition to learning about the history of the Colosseum, you'll skip the line to the historic Roman Forum, where you'll see the ruins of the empire that ruled the world for 500 years. You will also feel the legendary essence of the Palatine Hill, where the ancient palaces were erected and the founding of Rome took place.
- Learn about the history of ancient Rome from your guide.
- Explore the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Visit the Palatine Hill, the hill where Rome was founded in 753 BC.
What’s included
- Guided tour of the Colosseum
- Guided tour of the Roman Forum
- Guided tour of the Palatine Hill
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What to expect
Travel back in time to the height of the Roman Empire on this approximately three-hour tour, which will allow you to relive the epic stories of the Colosseum, Rome's most controversial and iconic entertainment arena.
Experience the unique experience of visiting the arena where the famous gladiator and wild beast fights were held to entertain the emperor and the people of ancient Rome.
An expert guide will narrate the events as they happened. You will be able to take pictures in the ruins of the Roman Forum, where legendary monuments such as the Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, one of the longest-lived temples in the city, await you.
On this guided tour you will also pass historic triumphal arches, such as the Arch of Septimius Severus, where the great victories of the imperial battles were celebrated in 203 BC.
You will also tread the sacred ground of the Palatine Hill, the hill where Rome was founded, as told in the legend of Romulus and Remus, and which would have given birth to the Italian capital.