Ancient Rome and Colosseum: Half Day Private Tour

The tour starts from the meeting point and continues with the visit to the Roman Forum, considered the real political, commercial, social and religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra” (Sacred Way) leading to the Capitol Hill and admiring the remaining of with its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches, honorary columns, ancient markets. Continuation of the tour for the visit to The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater), its construction began in 70 AD and ended in 80 AD.
The Colosseum was intended for fights and games between gladiators, is composed of four overlapping architectural orders; the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) for to shelter from the sun and rain.

Meeting point in front of the hotel

The tour starts from the meeting point and continues with the visit to the Roman Forum, considered the real political, commercial, social and religious center of Rome at the time of the Monarchy and the Republican period. At the center of the Forum, it is possible to walk on the same cobble-stones of the “Via Sacra” (Sacred Way) leading to the Capitol Hill and admiring the remaining of with its ancient basilicas, triumphal arches , honorary columns, ancient markets.

The Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater) is still the largest amphitheater in the world today, it was commissioned by the emperor Titus Flavius Vespasian who to build it chose the area between the Palatine, Esquiline and Celian hills, previously occupied by the artificial lake of the Domus Aurea of Nero. Its construction began in 70 AD. and ended in 80 AD. under the empire of Titus, son of Vespasian.
The building, intended for fights, games between gladiators (munera), simulations of hunting ferocious and exotic animals (venationes) and naumachie (naval combats), is composed of four overlapping architectural orders; the first three are made up of eighty arches framed by semi-columns, the fourth is divided into panels interspersed with windows. In the last order, masonry and wooden supports were inserted to support an immense tarpaulin (velarium) which served to shelter spectators from the sun and rain.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Dress code is smart casual
• Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Please refer to the Customer service for information about collection schedules
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Provide the Correct address of your accommodation , hotel, B&B
• Provide the correct phone number with international country code
• One day before please call to confirm the pick up
• check that you provide all the details to the agency
• Without this information we can not guarantee the correct service
• Time for pick up at the hotel must be confirmed the day before between 10.00 am and 6.00 pm on the emergency phone or whatsapp
• Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.

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  Explore the imperial monuments of Rome on a 3 hour tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors, citizens, and mighty gladiators at the heart of Ancient Rome

• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
• Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
• Professional Guide
• Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
• 3 hours Private tour
• Emergency number also operational via whatsapp

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• Dress code is smart casual
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

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• This Tour is Provided by Welcome Italy.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 1 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.