Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour in Rome
by Through Eternity Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€298Overview
Rome holds many of the most important remains of its ancient past, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This small group walking tour lasts about three hours and covers these sites with a guide who speaks fluent English. The tour begins at the Roman Forum, a rectangular area once the city’s marketplace and political center, surrounded by ruins of government buildings. The guide spends around an hour here explaining the Forum’s history and notable structures such as the Tempio di Romolo, a rare well-preserved monument incorporated into a church entrance, and the Casa delle Vestali, the former residence of the Vestal Virgins. Visitors also see the ruins of the Tempio di Saturno located at the western edge of the Forum, and two basilicas: Maxentius, which was the largest building in the Forum, and Julia, used for public meetings. After exploring the Forum for about an hour and a half, the group moves to Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s oldest areas, where imperial palaces once stood. The hill is now an open-air museum with a nearby Palatine Museum housing artifacts from the site and other ancient locations. The tour ends at the Colosseum, where the guide discusses the history of this large marble amphitheater built to hold over 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests and animal fights. The visit includes entry tickets and a reservation fee, and for groups of six or more, headsets are provided. The tour does not include transportation to or from meeting points, food or drinks, or gratuities. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water due to stairs and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of Rome. Originally a marketplace called Forum Magnum, it was the city’s political and social hub.
60 min
Tempio di Romolo
This well-preserved Roman monument remains intact because it was converted into the entrance of the Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, which still functions today.
Casa delle Vestali
Located behind the circular Temple of Vesta at the eastern side of the Forum, this was the residence of the Vestal Virgins. Nearby was the domus publica, the home of the Pontifex Maximus before emperors assumed that role.
10 min
Tempio di Saturno
The ruins of this temple stand at the foot of Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Forum. Its original dedication is traditionally dated to 497 BC, though ancient sources disagree on its history.
Basilica of Maxentius
An ancient building in the Roman Forum, it was the largest structure there and the last Roman basilica constructed in the city.
10 min
Basilica Julia
This large and ornate public building in the Forum was used for meetings and official business during the Roman Empire.
10 min
Palatine Hill
One of Rome’s oldest areas, Palatine Hill is considered the first nucleus of the Roman Empire. It is now an open-air museum with the Palatine Museum nearby housing finds from excavations here and other ancient sites.
30 min
Piazza del Colosseo
This square lies between Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Claudia, at the border of Monti, Campitelli, and Celio districts. It is accessible from the Colosseo Metro Station on line B.
5 min
Arch of Constantine
Built in 315 AD, this triple-arched monument commemorates Constantine’s victory over Maxentius.
Colosseum
This large marble amphitheater could hold over 50,000 spectators. It hosted gladiatorial combat and the killing of wild animals and is among the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43A. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour in Rome
by Through Eternity Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€298Overview
Rome holds many of the most important remains of its ancient past, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. This small group walking tour lasts about three hours and covers these sites with a guide who speaks fluent English. The tour begins at the Roman Forum, a rectangular area once the city’s marketplace and political center, surrounded by ruins of government buildings. The guide spends around an hour here explaining the Forum’s history and notable structures such as the Tempio di Romolo, a rare well-preserved monument incorporated into a church entrance, and the Casa delle Vestali, the former residence of the Vestal Virgins. Visitors also see the ruins of the Tempio di Saturno located at the western edge of the Forum, and two basilicas: Maxentius, which was the largest building in the Forum, and Julia, used for public meetings. After exploring the Forum for about an hour and a half, the group moves to Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s oldest areas, where imperial palaces once stood. The hill is now an open-air museum with a nearby Palatine Museum housing artifacts from the site and other ancient locations. The tour ends at the Colosseum, where the guide discusses the history of this large marble amphitheater built to hold over 50,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests and animal fights. The visit includes entry tickets and a reservation fee, and for groups of six or more, headsets are provided. The tour does not include transportation to or from meeting points, food or drinks, or gratuities. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water due to stairs and uneven surfaces.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is a rectangular plaza surrounded by the ruins of ancient government buildings at the center of Rome. Originally a marketplace called Forum Magnum, it was the city’s political and social hub.
60 min
Tempio di Romolo
This well-preserved Roman monument remains intact because it was converted into the entrance of the Church of Saints Cosma and Damiano, which still functions today.
Casa delle Vestali
Located behind the circular Temple of Vesta at the eastern side of the Forum, this was the residence of the Vestal Virgins. Nearby was the domus publica, the home of the Pontifex Maximus before emperors assumed that role.
10 min
Tempio di Saturno
The ruins of this temple stand at the foot of Capitoline Hill at the western end of the Forum. Its original dedication is traditionally dated to 497 BC, though ancient sources disagree on its history.
Basilica of Maxentius
An ancient building in the Roman Forum, it was the largest structure there and the last Roman basilica constructed in the city.
10 min
Basilica Julia
This large and ornate public building in the Forum was used for meetings and official business during the Roman Empire.
10 min
Palatine Hill
One of Rome’s oldest areas, Palatine Hill is considered the first nucleus of the Roman Empire. It is now an open-air museum with the Palatine Museum nearby housing finds from excavations here and other ancient sites.
30 min
Piazza del Colosseo
This square lies between Via dei Fori Imperiali and Via Claudia, at the border of Monti, Campitelli, and Celio districts. It is accessible from the Colosseo Metro Station on line B.
5 min
Arch of Constantine
Built in 315 AD, this triple-arched monument commemorates Constantine’s victory over Maxentius.
Colosseum
This large marble amphitheater could hold over 50,000 spectators. It hosted gladiatorial combat and the killing of wild animals and is among the best-preserved monuments of ancient Rome.
60 min
Meeting point
In front of the Cafe/Restaurant Angelino ai Fori, Largo Corrado Ricci, 43A. Your guide will have a Through Eternity sign/flag.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.