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(OLD) Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Tour
This tour is ideal for those who want to discover Rome’s historical monuments; the tour will take you to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
You will meet with your tour guide and the other participants at the Meeting Point. After a brief explanation of the itinerary, you’ll enter the Colosseum and will begin with the tour of the world’s largest amphitheater.
The tour guide will bring the Colosseum back to life by explaining how the gladiators entertained the crowds with spectacular fights and show you the engineering applied by the Romans to build such an imposing structure ahead of its time. You’ll find out the origin of its name, its purpose and much more.
After the Colosseum, you will proceed to the archaeological site of the Roman Forum which represented the commercial, legal, and administrative center of ancient Rome. You will literally feel as if you were brought back in time during the Imperial age of Rome. All of this, while walking past ancient ruins such as Julius Caesar’s original mausoleum, where his body was cremated, the imposing temple of Antonino and Faustina, and the fascinating structure of the ancient Roman senate.
You’ll get to explore the Palatine Hill, the birthplace of Rome, and see what remains of ancient Roman Villas and houses of rich and important Roman families.
* The tour is not available every first Sunday of the month, on January 1st, June 2nd December 25th (and exceptional closure dates set by the Superintendence).
This 3-hour guided experience in Rome is available everyday except first sunday of the month. Book your spot today with Exploro Tours and let our expert local guides bring history, art and culture to life before your eyes.
After the Colosseum, you will proceed to the archaeological site of the Roman Forum which represented the commercial, legal, and administrative center of ancient Rome. You will feel as if you were brought back in time during the Imperial age of Rome.
Skip the long queues and step inside the world's most famous amphitheater. Your guide brings ancient Rome to life, recounting tales of gladiatorial combat, wild animal hunts and the 50,000 spectators who once filled these tiers. Explore the ground and first levels of this 2,000-year-old marvel of Roman engineering.
Walk through the political and commercial heart of ancient Rome. Your guide reveals the stories behind the Temple of Saturn, the Arch of Titus, the Senate House and the very spot where Julius Caesar was cremated. Every column and stone tells a chapter of the Empire's rise and fall.
Ascend Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and home to emperors for centuries. Marvel at the remains of imperial palaces while enjoying breathtaking panoramic views over the Forum and the Colosseum below.
Pause before the magnificent Arch of Constantine, one of the best-preserved triumphal arches in Rome. Your guide explains how this imposing monument celebrated Constantine's victory at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in 312 AD and its significance in Roman imperial history.
Continue your exploration through Rome's historic center, taking in the sights, sounds and energy of the Eternal City. Your guide shares recommendations for nearby restaurants, gelato shops and hidden gems to continue your Roman adventure independently.
As your tour concludes, your guide answers remaining questions and provides personalized recommendations for restaurants, hidden gems and activities to continue your Rome adventure.
The meeting point is in front of Hotel Forum on Via Tor de’ Conti, 25-30, 00184 Roma
