Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up

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Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover ancient Rome with our expert-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into history as knowledgeable guides bring the Eternal City to life. Marvel at architectural wonders, immerse in rich history, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot for a 3-hour journey through Rome's heart. Explore the Colosseum, where echoes of gladiatorial battles linger. Uncover secrets of the Roman Empire at the Roman Forum. Ascend Palatine Hill, delve into mythological origins, and admire panoramic views. Limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Option for meeting point
Included: Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Included: Guided tour of Colosseum & Archaeological area
Included: Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Included: Professional guide and wireless audio headsets
Included: Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Included: Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Included: Transportation

Not included

Not included: Drop-off
Not included: Meals and beverages

Itinerary

Palatine Hill

1 min Admission included

The Palatine Hill is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.". It stands 40 metres above the Roman Forum, looking down upon it on one side, and upon the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.
Arch of Constantine

Passing by

The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the success of a military commander who had led Roman forces to victory in the service of the state or, originally and traditionally, one who had successfully completed a foreign war.
Colosseum

one hour Admission included

The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
Via Sacra

Passing by

The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
Roman Forum

one hour Admission included

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
Via dei Fori Imperiali

Passing by

The Via dei Fori Imperiali (formerly Via dei Monti, then Via dell'Impero) is a road in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, that runs in a straight line from the Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. Its course takes it over parts of the Forum of Trajan, Forum of Augustus and Forum of Nerva, parts of which can be seen on both sides of the road. Since the 1990s, there has been a great deal of archeological excavation on both sides of the road, as significant Imperial Roman relics remain to be found underneath it.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Residenza Zanardelli
Albergo Ottocento
The Pantheon Iconic Rome Hotel, Autograph Collection
Al Manthia Hotel
Hotel Mimosa
Luxury Rooms H 2000 Roma
Hotel Castellino Roma
Suite Monte
Hotel Grifo
Nerva Boutique Hotel
Hotel Elite
Hotel Navona

and 186 more pickup points

Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own.

Meeting point: If the pick-up service does not cover your hotel:

COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK.

Using your ticket

Departure schedule from November to March is at 02:00 pm, from April to October departure at 02:30 pm
Please call 24 hours before your tour to receive your pickup time; Hotel pickup may be as early as one hour prior to tour start time

0039 06 474 2501 (6:30 AM – 8:00 PM 365 days)

0039 348 8112027 (Whatsapp only)

Please be ready in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to the pickup time only from centrally located hotels.
For security reasons the site’s Staff has the right to refuse the entrance of Visitors without a valid Passport or ID: please carry a valid document to avoid any inconveniences.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Children must be accompanied by an adult
It is mandatory to bring your passport or ID card on the day of the tour
If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility