Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour with Arena Floor Access
by Roman Vacations
Choose from 8 available options
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.€104Overview
Rome's Colosseum is one of the largest amphitheaters built in the Roman Empire and a key landmark of the city. This small group tour lasting about two and a half hours takes visitors inside the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guests enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Gate, which leads directly to the arena floor. Standing on this floor allows a view similar to that of the gladiators before combat. The guide explains the fighting styles and daily lives of the gladiators, then leads the group up to the spectator stands to describe the various games, animal hunts, and events held there. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Rome's public life. Visitors see the remains of government buildings, temples, and streets, including the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Temple of Julius Caesar. Walking on the ancient road built by Emperor Augustus, guests observe ruins that reflect Rome's early development. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces and where Rome's founder Romulus is said to have lived. The guide walks the group through the palace ruins, sharing stories of the emperors and Roman history. From here, guests can view the Circus Maximus, the site of chariot races, and Emperor Domitian's private stadium. The tour includes entry tickets with arena access, reservation fees, headsets when suitable, and a certified expert guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Visit the oldest section of Rome at the Roman Forum, where ancient temples, government buildings, and roads reflect daily life. Pass the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Temple of Julius Caesar, where his ashes were placed. Walk on a road built by Emperor Augustus and observe the ruins preserved from ancient times.
45 min
Palatine Hill
From the Forum, ascend to Palatine Hill, the site of Rome’s founding by Romulus and the location of imperial palaces. Many emperors were born and died here. Walk among the ruins of these palaces while the guide shares stories about the emperors and Roman history. View the Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held, and Emperor Domitian’s private stadium.
45 min
Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Gate directly onto the arena floor, a feature unique to this tour. Stand where gladiators prepared for battle and see the stadium that held over 50,000 spectators. Learn about gladiator fighting styles and their daily lives. Then move up into the stands to see the arena from a spectator’s perspective. The guide explains the various events, including animal hunts and public executions that took place during the games.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the white Roman Vacations flag with the lion head on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Small Group Tour with Arena Floor Access
by Roman Vacations
Choose from 8 available options
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.€104Overview
Rome's Colosseum is one of the largest amphitheaters built in the Roman Empire and a key landmark of the city. This small group tour lasting about two and a half hours takes visitors inside the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Guests enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Gate, which leads directly to the arena floor. Standing on this floor allows a view similar to that of the gladiators before combat. The guide explains the fighting styles and daily lives of the gladiators, then leads the group up to the spectator stands to describe the various games, animal hunts, and events held there. After the Colosseum, the tour continues to the Roman Forum, the center of ancient Rome's public life. Visitors see the remains of government buildings, temples, and streets, including the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Temple of Julius Caesar. Walking on the ancient road built by Emperor Augustus, guests observe ruins that reflect Rome's early development. The final stop is Palatine Hill, where emperors built their palaces and where Rome's founder Romulus is said to have lived. The guide walks the group through the palace ruins, sharing stories of the emperors and Roman history. From here, guests can view the Circus Maximus, the site of chariot races, and Emperor Domitian's private stadium. The tour includes entry tickets with arena access, reservation fees, headsets when suitable, and a certified expert guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Roman Forum
Visit the oldest section of Rome at the Roman Forum, where ancient temples, government buildings, and roads reflect daily life. Pass the senate house, the temple of the Vestal Virgins, and the Temple of Julius Caesar, where his ashes were placed. Walk on a road built by Emperor Augustus and observe the ruins preserved from ancient times.
45 min
Palatine Hill
From the Forum, ascend to Palatine Hill, the site of Rome’s founding by Romulus and the location of imperial palaces. Many emperors were born and died here. Walk among the ruins of these palaces while the guide shares stories about the emperors and Roman history. View the Circus Maximus, where chariot races were held, and Emperor Domitian’s private stadium.
45 min
Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator Gate directly onto the arena floor, a feature unique to this tour. Stand where gladiators prepared for battle and see the stadium that held over 50,000 spectators. Learn about gladiator fighting styles and their daily lives. Then move up into the stands to see the arena from a spectator’s perspective. The guide explains the various events, including animal hunts and public executions that took place during the games.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet at the Roman Vacations office on Via dei Santi Quattro, 81 Roma RM 00184.. Look for the white Roman Vacations flag with the lion head on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.