Rome: Guided Tour of Palatine Hill, Colosseum, and the Forum
ID: GYG407508-739804
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Visit the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill with an informative guide on this group tour in Rome. See the Arena where the battles took place.
Step back in time with this group tour in Rome. Travel to the Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill where your guide will help to paint a picture of the past through historical information and fascinating stories.
Start at the iconic Colosseum that once held 50,000-80,000 cheering spectators that came to see gladiatorial shows, re-enactments of famous battles, animal fights, Greek tragedies, and light theatrical performances. Walk on the floors where the spectators used to sit.
Head to the Roman Forum which was the commercial, religious and political center of not only Rome but of the entire empire. Learn more about this ancient power center.
Finish your tour with Palatine Hill, which was once inhabited by wealthy patricians, who built sumptuous homes here. Take a stroll on the hill where Octavian Augustus decided the seat of the Imperial Palace should be placed.
Highlights
- Experience the Colosseum where the gladiator's battles took place
- Explore the ancient ruins of the Roman Empire
- Climb the hill were the Roman emperors used to live
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All visitors must show proof of vaccination or negative test results.
The opening hours are subject to change for these sites
All participants over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts at the front of the metro station Colosseo.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
