Ancient Rome Walk through the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill
Meet your tour guide at the street-level exit of Colosseo Metro near the newsstand, or at your hotel.
Explore the wonders of the Colosseum, the site that over the centuries has become the symbol of the city, built by the emperors of the Flavian dynasty. The Colosseum, the mother of all stadia, was also a spectacular exercise in the control of the people as part of the "bread and circuses" system. Gladiators, lions, and tigers showed Romans the might of the state's power and reminded them of their fate were they to disobey.
Moving on, visit the area that witnessed the birth and development of Roman civilization: the Forum. The political, social, religious, and economic heart of the Roman Republic, it contains some of the most ancient places of worship, and visitors can still glimpse the remains of venerable temples.
Discover the highlights of the Forum, including the Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus, Temple of Julius Caesar, Temple of Saturn, House of the Vestal Virgins, Basilica of Maxentius, Temple of Romulus, Temple of Antonino and Faustina, Arch of Settimius Severus, and the Roman Senate.
Continue to Palatine Hill, where all the kings and emperors once lived.
