Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Walking Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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€ 199.00

- Skip the line Colosseum entrance, dedicated line at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - High-quality licensed tour guides (archeologists, historians and historians of art) - Small group

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Activity Information

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  • Type of Confirmation

    Instant Confirmation

  • Duration

    3 hours

Overview

- Skip-the-line entrance to the Colosseum and private access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill - Qualified guide (archaeologist, historian, and art historian) - Small group

Why Travelers Chose This Tour

What's Included
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Local guide
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Professional archaeologist, historian or art historian guide
  • Headsets for groups of 6 people or more
What's Excluded
  • Food and souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point
Via di San Gregorio
Via di S. Gregorio, Roma RM, Italy
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If you come by metro or on feet, as you go out of Colosseo metro stop (B line), cross the street and keeping the colosseum to the left, you'll get to the arch, the meeting point is to the right of it, at a small column close to a street lamp. Search for Rome in tours sign!
Point of arrival
Largo Corrado Ricci, 42
Largo Corrado Ricci, Roma RM, Italy
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The tour ends at the roman forum, very close to the church of Saint Peter in chains, where you can find the Moses of Michelangelo, and you'll be close to the Metro stop Cavour B line, 1 stop from Termini station

What To Expect

Colosseum

– Magnificent views from the underground floor – Ground floor – Corridor between the second and third floors – Multiple stops offering panoramic views of the Colosseum and its surroundings

1 hour 30 minutes - Entrance ticket included

2
Palatine Hill (Palatino)

- Imperial Palace - Legend has it that the twins Romulus and Remus were abandoned here and raised by a she-wolf. - Magnificent views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus

45 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Roman Forum (Foro Romano)

The heart of Roman political, social, and religious life is formed by some very important sites, among which is the spot where Julius Caesar was cremated and the platform from which Mark Antony spoke his eulogy. This place happens to be one of the largest archaeological sites in Europe. Others include the Sacra Via, Temple of Antoninus and Faustina, and Temple of Julius Caesar. Within it are the Altar of Julius Caesar; Mark Antony's speech podium regarding Caesar; Basilica Iulia and Basilica Emilia. More key monuments are there: Curia Iulia; Arch of Septimius Severus; Tabularium (ancient state archive); temple Concordia, temple Vespasian, temple Castor and Pollux, temple Vestal Virgins.

45 minutes - Entrance ticket included

Itinerary Map

Additional Info
  • Babies and little kids can ride in a pram or stroller.
  • Also, there are public transport choices nearby.
  • This is good for people at all fitness levels and can be done in many weather types so wear clothes that suit the day.
  • At the time of booking, it is obligatory to provide the full names of all passengers.
  • Failure to present an appropriate identification document at the box office prior to entry may result in refusal of admission into both the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • People with mobility disabilities who use a wheelchair may see our Private tour (https://www.viator.com/tours/Rome/Private-tour-of-the-Colosseum-Roman-forum-and-Palatine-hill/d511-63534P7) so as to customize the itinerary adjustments based on your needs.
  • An id for participants under 18 years at the entrance of the Colosseum is required.
  • Successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum requires a valid passport or ID document of all travelers, with documents carrying the names used in booking.
  • On every first Sunday of the month, monuments have free access; thus, entrance slots cannot be pre-bought to skip queues.
  • The clients have to come and queue together with the guide for the ticket.
  • You will meet your guide at 8 a.m.
  • to help in avoiding too much crowd but take note that there will be a waiting period before one gets into the Colosseum.
  • The guide will use this time to formally introduce the tour so you don t lose interest.

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No refunds will be given for cancellations.

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