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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover and learn about Ancient Rome on this 3-hour private tour around these famous landmarks: the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with me, Alessandra. In each place you'll learn of its history and hear century-old stories, myths and legends to give you further insight into life in the ancient city. Avoid the queues and enter the sites with fast-track tickets so you can make the most of your time.
The tour begins in the immense amphitheatre, the Colosseum, where you'll explore the various levels of the arena. As you walk around, imagine the atmosphere and noise of thousands of spectators during gladiatorial fights and public shows.
Continue to the archaeological site of the Roman Forum where you can admire the ruins of temples, buildings, arches and more as you explore the city's ancient center. From here you'll head to Palatine Hill, one of the iconic seven hills of Rome, where the city was founded, as legend states, and where the homes of Roman emperors were located.
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Experienced guide
Private transportation
Snacks
Soda/Pop
Departure Point
Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Please meet your guide just outside the Colosseum subway station on ground level (Metro B Colosseo) Your guide will be holding a sign with your full name on it.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy From the outside marvel at the enormous structure of the Colosseum, the largest amphitheatre in the city. Enter the site with skip-the-line admission and make your way to the various levels to gain different perspectives. Stand where the Emperors would have stood to watch the gladiator battles. Walk along the same path the gladiators walked as they headed to their battle and their death. Learn the history of one of Italy's famous landmarks and listen as your guide, Alessandra tells you legends and stories that will keep you intrigued. 60 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy A short walk away from the Colosseum stands the ancient city center of Rome, known to the Romans as the Forum. Here you will enter with skip-the-line tickets as you head into one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Learn how the main square was not only the hub for locals to meet but it was also the social, political and commercial hub. Some of the ruins you will see are: the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the ancient Roman senate, the Arch of Septiumus Severus, the Temple of Saturn and more. You'll see a 3D mock-up of how the city once looked which will leave you curious and in awe. Hear the history behind the individual ruins as you explore. 60 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy The majestic Palatine Hill overlooks the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus and offers a unique view from above. Discover the ruins of ancient palaces, luxurious homes of the emperors and Roman nobility, as well as temples, and learn about the famous legend of Romulus and Remus, the she-wolf and how Rome was founded. 60 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Antonia_B
12 Jul 2022
Cristina was so knowledgeable being an archaeologist by profession and also made all the sites so fun for our teenagers!
Dunganista
21 Oct 2019
This tour was the absolute highlight of our trip to Rome for all of us, but especially for my 2 girls (aged 9 and 7). Alex was absolutely brilliant with the kids. She is so fun and engaging - she brings everything to life for young minds. I think this is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
MelissaMMoore
02 Sep 2019
We took two private tours with Alex during our four days in Rome in August of 2019. The first was a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum, and the second was a Vatican Museums Tour. I was most impressed with how our tour guide was able to explain the importance of the sites that we were seeing with historical accuracy as well as patiently engage my 9 and 10 year old with age appropriate trivia games. As a teacher, I appreciated our guide's effort to reach everyone in our family; no one was left out.
I love reading about history, and she was very much able to answer all of my questions. Alex played games with the kids in between stories of ancient Rome. She also related to the kids over the mythological stories they had read about in the Percy Jackson books.
Our family has taken many tours across America and Europe. Few guides have put forth so much effort to play with the kids and as well as provide a factually accurate tour for the adults.
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