Roma Trip Overview
The construction of this enormous building took 10 years! It was begun by Vespasian soon after his ascent to the throne and inaugurated by Titus in 80A.D. The history of the Colosseum reveals its importance and centrality in the life of the Roman people.
This is not a regular Colosseum tour, this is the most exclusive Colosseum tour in Rome! Let us treat you like a VIP as we enter with skip-the-line tickets and get behind-the-scenes access to explore the Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome. The Palatine Hill was the center of Rome and it has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire”. The Roman Forum was the center of the civic and economic life in Republican times, maintained an important role also in the Imperial period.
Discover the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with your professional guide and see the beauty of Ancient Rome.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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The construction of this enormous building took 10 years! It was begun by Vespasian soon after his ascent to the throne and inaugurated by Titus in 80A.D. The history of the Colosseum reveals its importance and centrality in the life of the Roman people.
This is not a regular Colosseum tour, this is the most exclusive Colosseum tour in Rome! Let us treat you like a VIP as we enter with skip-the-line tickets and get behind-the-scenes access to explore the Colosseum Underground and Ancient Rome. The Palatine Hill was the center of Rome and it has been called “the first nucleus of the Roman Empire”. The Roman Forum was the center of the civic and economic life in Republican times, maintained an important role also in the Imperial period.
Discover the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with your professional guide and see the beauty of Ancient Rome.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
The first stop of the tour is the Colosseum Underground or “The Dungeons”. Used for keeping slaves and animals, the “Hypogeum” featured two levels and an entire network of tunnels. This is where gladiators and wild animals awaited their gruesome fate. You will explore this behind the scenes area together with your professional licensed guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
The next stop is the Palatine Hill. This awe-inspiring area of towering pine trees, majestic ruins, and unparalleled views where Romulus was said to have founded Rome. This is also where Rome’s Emperors lived in opulent luxury.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
Once you’ve had your glorious historical experience inside the Colosseum, you will have the chance to explore the heart of Ancient Rome, the Roman Forum.
Duration: 45 minutes
