Why choose this Rome tour ?
There’s really nothing like a tour of the heart of Rome to really understand life in the ancient city, and this is just the tour to do it! Discover the incredible history of the Colosseum with a small group of fellow travellers. Your local, expert guide will teach you about the glorious games and bloodthirsty battles.
As we move to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Emperors through the Imperial Palace and follow the routes of great senators and orators as we wind through the towering temples and archways of the Forum. Your expert guide will bring the hustle and bustle of the ancient city back to life through incredible stories and facts – some of them as old as 2000 years!
Let’s start exploring!
*Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase*
**Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.**
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What makes VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Small Group Tour a unique experience ?
Walk in the path of Rome’s famous Gladiators and have your expert guide tell the stories and famous events that occurred inside the huge walls of the Colosseum. You will be taken to investigate this incredible ancient stadium guided by a professional English speaker who will bring to life this immense structure describing its amazing history in detail and finding its many secrets.
The most beautiful and important of Romes seven hills is the Palatine Hill. Discover the founding point of one of the greatest civilizations and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial palace; let our guides unveil this spectacular archaeological site where the ruins, the towering pine trees and the spectacular views over the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum make it a once in a lifetime experience!
The political, social, and commercial heart of downtown Rome is not to be missed! Walk the original roman roads (the via sacra and via nova) and weave between ornate arches, towering temples, and lots more! Although there is less than half of the forum complete today, let our guides do a fantastic job of filling in the blanks for you and restore the city to its former glory.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Small Group Tour
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VIP Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Small Group Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headphones are available on this tour
- Personalised, small group experience
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Expert-led guided tour of Ancient Rome
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Discover the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Not Included
- Transportation
- Food and Drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Carpe Diem Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- 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. - This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 21 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 13 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Our guide will be awaiting you at the Arch of Constantine located near the Colosseum holding a yellow flag with the Carpe Diem Rome logo.
Please remember to bring identification cards on the day of the experience. Customers accompanying children are required to demonstrate their parental or guardian status. Furthermore, we kindly request that customers bring identification for the children they are accompanying. This policy is in place to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants, particularly the minors involved.
Please provide the full names of all travelers in your group, including yourself and any co-travelers while booking your experience.