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Rome: Skip-the-Line Tour to Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

1. Rome: Skip-the-Line Tour to Colosseum, Forum, Palatine Hill

Skip the line with a guide on this highlights tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Enter the Colosseum through a dedicated group entrance. Follow in the footsteps of gladiators and see the monument from a 360° panoramic vantage point. Imagine what it was like to see 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with help of your guide. Visit the Forum and walk around several important ancient Roman government buildings. Take a step into the past at the Forum Magnum, which was once a bustling marketplace. Learn more about the ancient Roman culture and picture how they lived. Go up Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills of Rome. Experience the most ancient place in the city, situated 40 meters above the Roman Forum. Marvel at the view of the Circus Maximus.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

2. Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Enjoy a private or shared group tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a local guide. Travel back in time to the Roman era and immerse yourself in the Colosseum's fascinating history. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum with your express security check ticket. In the company of your local guide, delve into the mystery that surrounds the games held at the Colosseum and the fascinating stories of the famous gladiators who thrilled the crowds with their brutish fighting. Next, continue to the second part of the tour, Palatine Hill. Before Rome became a city, it was a cluster of separate villages built upon the seven hills of Rome. The centremost of these was Palatine Hill. Nowadays, you can enjoy breathtaking views across the entire city and admire the ruins of several Roman palaces. Your final stop is the Roman Forum, the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Here, walk in the Emperors’ footsteps and marvel at the amazing views over the Imperial Forum. Find out about what life was like for the Romans of that era in the political, social, and economic centers of the ancient city. Your tour ends at the Forum, where you’re welcome to continue exploring or head off for some local food and drink. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on the best spots to eat and drink in the area.

Rome: Colosseum Fast-Track, Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Tour

3. Rome: Colosseum Fast-Track, Arena Floor & Ancient Rome Tour

Start your tour of Rome's most iconic monument with skip-the-line access. Travel through the gladiator's entrance, to walk on the arena floor, where the gladiators once fought their deadly battles. Dive into the history of the Colosseum, as your experienced guide describes the incredible crowds, and thunder of the games held within the walls. Carry on to Palatine Hill and enjoy breathtaking views of the Colosseum. Listen as your guide shares the legend of Romulus and Remus, the twin brothers, that according to the legend, were responsible for the birth of Rome. Lastly, finish your tour at the Roman Forum, an ancient marketplace. Visit the home to the ruins of several important religious and government buildings. Marvel at the incredible ruins and architectural fragments.

Rome: Colosseum Arena Guided Tour, Forum & Palatine Option

4. Rome: Colosseum Arena Guided Tour, Forum & Palatine Option

Enjoy a full immersion in Ancient Rome’s history with an expert live guide during a walk through the ruins of the archeological area of the Roman Forum and Palatine hill and marvel at the largest amphitheater built during the Roman Empire — the Colosseum. Learn about the culture, religion, and everyday life of the Romans while walking through what the Romans called the Sacred Road inside the Roman Forum, the street where the temples were standing, and see the ruins of the temple of Cesare and of the temple of Saturn, as well as many others. Have your tour guide bring to life the Roman Forum as you stroll through its ruins such as basilicas, arches, and statues, as it's believed that it was a marketplace for everyday shopping and then developed to be the setting for many public events. Climb on top of the Palatine Hill and see with your own eyes the ruins of the Imperial Palaces and let your guide take you to the terrace with one of the most breathtaking views of the Roman Forum. Visit the first and second level of one of the oldest stadiums still standing and let your guide make you feel like one of the spectators of the ancient fights that took place in the Colosseum. Get the exclusive chance to walk through the Gladiator’s entrance and feel like a gladiator yourself while standing on the reconstructed stage of the Arena as the guide tells you all about the Lions, fights, and games that took place almost 2000 years ago. While on the Arena enjoy the overview of the underground and have your tour guide tell you everything about the inner workings of the Colosseum and its games.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Day Tour

5. Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Guided Day Tour

Enjoy an unforgettable tour of three of the most historically significant sites in Rome. Learn about the Roman Empire and see the physical reminders of its legacy at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on this guided walking tour. Take the chance to explore about Rome's history and legacy while visiting the Eternal City. Begin the tour by visiting the famous Roman Colosseum, the site where ancient Romans would gather to watch spectacles including gladiator fights. See the site that is one of the New 7 Wonders of the world. Admire the architecture of the Colosseum, which has stood for nearly two thousand years, and choose between options to enter the arena or admire from the outside. Move on to the Roman Forum, the former heart of all civic life in the city of Rome. Walk through the place where Roman citizens traded, did politics, sought justice, worshipped the Gods, and socialized. Let your guide show help you identify the ruins and understand the importance of of buildings within the ruins like the Roman Curia, Arches of Septimus and Titus, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and more. Stop at Palatine Hill last, and explore the ruins of a former imperial residence. Enter the Palatine museum and learn about the lives and essence of the ancient inhabitants of Rome through the interesting artifacts and archaeological pieces housed in the museum to finish the tour.

Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

6. Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

Enjoy a visit to the heart of ancient Rome, among its temples, meeting places, and triumphal arches that evoke images of senators, soldiers, emperors, and orators. Your expert guide will take you from the Colosseum to the Roman Forum and to the Palatine Hill, where you’ll see the Palace of the Emperors. This private guided 3-hour tour is priced for a group of up to 6 participants, and begins at the Colosseum, built by the Emperors of the Flavian Dynasty, and a site that over the centuries has become the symbol of Rome. Moving on, you’ll visit the site of the Forum, the area that witnessed the birth and development of Roman civilization. This was the political, social, religious, and economic heart of the Roman Republic. Some of the most ancient places of worship can be found at the Forum site, and it’s still possible to glimpse the remains of venerable temples. Following your visit to the Roman Forum area, you’ll continue on to the Palatine Hill, where the emperors of Rome lived.

Rome: Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access

7. Rome: Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Access

Begin your guided walking tour outside the magnificent Colosseum. Skip the long queues as you enter the impressive amphitheater. Dive into the history of Ancient Rome, as your entertaining guide teaches you all about Roman history, architecture, and archaeological facts. Take some time to explore the almost 2000-year-old monument at your own pace. Carry on to the Roman Forum. See the historic area that was once the center of all political, social, and economic life in the 'Eternal City. Explore the ancient ruins in your own time. Visit Palatine Hill, one of the most ancient parts of the city of Rome, believed to be the location of the cave, where Romulus and Remus were found by the she-wolf. Capture gorgeous, panoramic shots of the Colosseum and the city itself, from this iconic point.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour

8. Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Guided Tour

Go back in time to the glorious days of Ancient Rome on a guided tour with fast-track entry. Explore the Colosseum, Arch of Constantine, Roman Forum, Arch of Titus, Temple of Romulus, Temple of Julius Caesar, Senate House, Palatine Hill, and Stadium of Domitian. Breeze past the crowds and enter the Colosseum with your guide. As you explore this Roman structure, your guide will set the scene for what attending a gladiator match was like. Discover the first and second tiers of the Colosseum, areas that were reserved for Rome’s most elite. Learn how the Colosseum was built and the history of the bloody battles that defined ancient Roman history. Spend an hour inside the Colosseum, which is perfect for families or those who want to cover the most ground in little time. Next, follow your guide to Palatine Hill, the site where Romulus is said to have founded the city in 753 B.C. Admire the opulent palaces characterized by detailed artifacts and mosaics. Besides being the residence of Rome’s most elite, they were enormous treasure troves. See a piece of an ancient Roman aqueduct. Finally, make your way to the Roman Forum. Be escorted around what the locals like to call “ancient downtown Rome.” Discover the cultural hub of ancient Rome where all the action happened, from senate meetings to poetry performances and political protests.

Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

9. Ancient Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

Explore Rome through the lives of its imperial emperors and Roman citizens on a private tour that helps bring the glory days of the Roman Republic back to life. Following a pick-up from your hotel, follow your guide into the Colosseum, skipping the long lines to see the remains of the vast amphitheater where Rome’s infamous gladiator contests took place. Sense the sweat and blood, and the roars of the crowds as your guide retells the stories of Rome’s gory spectacles. Go to Palatine Hill, where, according to legend, Rome was founded 2,766 years ago. Take in the views of the ruins of the Roman Forum, center of all political and religious life during the republic. You will see the vast residential complex of the emperors at the Flavian Palace, and get views of the Circus Maximus, Ancient Rome’s magnificent stadium for chariot races.

Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

10. Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill

Skip the line to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill on this guided walking tour. Learn all about the history of these iconic attractions from your expert guide. Visit the Colosseum, admire the vast building from every angle, notice where the building has crumbled from past earthquakes, and tread in the footsteps of ancient Romans. Walk up to Palatine Hill and take in breathtaking views of the ruins from above. Upon entering Palatine Hill, you'll see the House of Augustus and witness a wide collection of frescoes that would give you a deeper insight into Ancient Rome and its rulers. Explore the Roman Forum, a place that used to be the site of triumphal processions and elections and the venue for public speeches in ancient Rome. See the Temple of Romulus, an architectural wonder located within the Roman Forum. Hear fascinating stories about these sites from your tour guide.

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We had an exceptionally good experience. We had, like others, forgotten to buy tickets in advance, so panic booked onto this tour. We were shocked at how well organised and run this was. The tour guide was really informative and engaged with us individually... he and I had longer discussions about ancient architecture. His pace was good and accommodating to members of the group we were in. The timings were more than generous to see the three sites. This was one of the best things we did in the entirety of our stay in Rome.

Very informative and entertaining . Radu the tour guide really did paint an excellent picture of life and times during the birth of the Colosseum and the following centuries. Basically made the Colosseum come to Roman life . A very wise guide thank you

The tour was excellent thanks to our guide Radu. He is a fantastic story teller, with a vast history knowledge under his belt and it shows. He is a very entertaining guide that will not have you bored and his love for the history of Rome is contagious.

Very nice tour through the Colloseum and Forum Romano. The guide Barbara gave a lot of information and talked clearly. Thank you!

Radu was an excellent guide who brought the history of Rome to life.