Best of the Colosseum, Forums, Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
Join an expert guide for this fascinating tour of Ancient Rome.
This private tour will take you back to Ancient Rome. Using visual aids and reconstructions, our entertaining, knowledgeable historians will bring the ancient city to life. You’ll explore the Forum and climb the Palatine Hill, benefitting from the undivided attention of your private guide along the way.
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Best of the Colosseum, Forums, Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
What's included in Best of the Colosseum, Forums, Palatine Hill & Ancient Rome
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Your guide will meet you at the Colosseum, where the tour begins. This imposing structure was formerly known as "the Flavian Amphitheatre", and was the largest amphitheatre in the Roman Empire, with 80 entrances and a capacity of more than 50,000 spectators.
Foro Romano
You will then proceed to Forum, situated nearby. This ancient square was the focal point of Roman life; a centre for politics, religion and commerce.
Tempio di Saturno
Here you will be able to see the ruins of the Senate House, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Saturn, the Altar of the Divine Julius Caesar, the Temple of Gemini, the Basilica Emilia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and more! Finally you will head to the Capitoline Hill, where the most important Roman temples were once located. You will also see a square designed by Michelangelo as well as the Statue of Marcus Aurelius. With graphic reconstructions and other visual aids your guide will take you on an unforgettable journey to Ancient Rome. We are sure this private tour will be a memorable and informative experience!
Inclusions
- private guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure Point: At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum metro station exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address: Via dei Fori Imperiali. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name written on it.
