Small-Group Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill | La Vacanza Travel

Small-Group Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Italy, Lazio, Rome
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  • 3 hours
  • Rome
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Delve deep into ancient Roman history during this small-group tour of three of its most significant sites. Get ahead of the crowds at the Colosseum and explore the first and second tiers of the ancient arena as your guide brings Roman history to life. Climb to the top of Palatine Hill to wander through some of Rome’s oldest ruins and stroll through the Roman Forum, stopping at famous sights like the funeral pyre of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Your tour starts at the Colosseum, where you bypass the crowds with pre-reserved passes. Your guide will lead you inside, up a set of stairs, and through the arches for your first glimpse of the world's most iconic sporting ground. Explore the first and second levels, hearing stories of the gladiators who fought here by choice (or otherwise), of the emperors who decided their fate, and of the captive audience whose graffiti still marks the walls today. The Colosseum had more uses as well, some of which you’ll hardly believe—your guide has all the details.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy

The adventure continues at the Roman Forum. You’ll appreciate having a historian as a guide here. As you wander the streets, they can make sense of the ruins for you, pointing out the subtle differences that reveal whether the structure is a moneylender’s shop, public bath, or any number of common ancient structures. Learn what life was like in the days of Caesar, Nero, and Hadrian, and how Roman society functioned.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

Finally, climb the hill to see the palaces of Palatine Hill, built on the grounds where Romulus and Remus were discovered by the she-wolf in the legend of Rome’s founding. After an incredible day of making ancient history come to life, you’ll part from your group feeling more in touch with the beautiful ruins of Rome.

Duration: 45 minutes

Inclusions
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Expertly guided walking tour
  • Colosseum Entrance Ticket (24h – Colosseo, Foro Romano, Palatino Ticket, €18)
  • Headset (groups over 6 people)
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseo
  • Entry/Admission - Palatine Hill

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. Please provide us with detailed contact information in case we need to reschedule your tour.
  • 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.
  • The ancient sites on this tour are not wheelchair or stroller-friendly. Please contact the Walks Guest Experience department for more options.
  • The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time and prompt arrival is essential. Late arrival will result in entry refusal and loss of tour cost.
  • 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.
  • Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Via delle Terme di Tito, 72, 00184 Roma RM, Italy


Return Details

Roman Forum, Via della Salara Vecchia, 5/6, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Paul_B

26 Mar, 2024

Great tour with Francesca. Very informative and hit the highlights. Would recommend. Francesca made sure we had enough time for photos and stopped at the best locations for them.

T1914DUnh

25 Mar, 2024

This was *exactly* what I was looking for: someone who'd help me "see" and understand the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill! I highly recommend this tour. The Walks guide kept me engaged, filled in the blanks, and provided helpful visuals. In addition, we had special access to the second level at the Colosseum, and we didn't have to wait in line entering the Hill/Forum. Everything was very well organized. Maria Grazia was a fantastic guide! She was so knowledgeable and passionate about Rome's history, language and culture. I learned soo much! I also enjoyed her wry humour and appreciated her generosity of spirit. P.s. I'd suggest putting a tiny snack in your pocket for the last hour.

GraceM8595

24 Mar, 2024

My husband and I enjoyed our Small-Group Colosseum Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill with Walks of Italy. Even in March, the attractions were crowded, and we appreciated the small group experience. Our guide was friendly and passionate about her city, and took us to all the highlights. We learned so much and felt like we saw it all. We were given time to take pictures at several optimal photo stops during the tour. Be advised, the tour includes lots of stairs, many of which are at awkward angles, and walking distances and inclines that can be challenging. It was great, but be prepared for a workout.

Marshae_B

14 Mar, 2024

Everything was absolutely amazing!! From the history to our tour guide, we enjoyed every moment of it. For us, Gigi, our tour guide is what made it amazing. He was professional, knowledgeable, and through. 10/10!!

SuzanneD1981

09 Mar, 2024

Julia was our tour guide and she was fantastic… just the right pace, lots of interesting things we hadn’t known about, funny, kind, just the best.

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