3-Hour Ancient Rome Tour with Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Witness the grandeur of the Colosseum from the arena's best vantage points
• 02 Explore Palatine Hill, where Roman emperors built their homes and palaces
• 03 Walk along the Via Sacra, the intact road from the time of Emperor Augustus
• 04 Pass the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins in the heart of Ancient Rome
• 05 See the burial place of Julius Caesar and the Senate House in the Roman Forum

Discover the archaeological and architectural wonders of Ancient Rome on this 3-hour tour, beginning with the majestic Colosseum. Explore Palatine Hill, where emperors built their homes and palaces, then walk through the heart of the Roman Forum along the Via Sacra. Along the way, see the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the burial place of Julius Caesar, and the Senate House as your guide brings more than 3,000 years of Roman history to life.

Walk through the centre of Ancient Rome as you pass the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the burial place of Julius Caesar, the Senate House, and even the ancient library.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Rome

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum

• Follow your guide around the Colosseum as they explain the Flavian family who built it and the architectural secrets that have kept it standing before entering the stadium itself.
• View the Colosseum from ground level and from the spectator section as your guide takes you to the very best vantage points.
• Take photos and ask questions as your guide tells you all about the gladiators, games, and spectacles once held in the arena.
• Continue to the archaeological park of Palatine Hill, where the emperors built their homes and palaces.
• Walk among the marble floors and private stadium as your guide brings to life the intriguing stories of the emperors and the hill they lived on. Take in the view of the Forum from the Terrace of Tiberius' Palace before walking through the Farnese Gardens and aviaries.
• Proceed to the Via Sacra, the road from the time of Emperor Augustus that is still intact today.
• Walk through the centre of Ancient Rome as you pass the House and Temple of the Vestal Virgins, the burial place of Julius Caesar, the Senate House, and even the ancient library. From plebs to senators and emperors, this was the place where life, business, and politics converged for the first 1,000 years of Rome's vibrant history. Covered by time, this area has been excavated and restored to resemble its former self, and your guide will explain the background and history of the site over 3,000 years.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tickets to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
• Friendly English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

• Transport to and from the meeting point
• Food and drink
• Gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes for uneven terrain and steps.
• Covid-19 Green Pass or equivalent (proof of vaccine).
• Photo ID.

Know before you go

• Large bags and luggage are not allowed inside, and there are no luggage storage areas on site.
• Do not bring any weapons, knives, glass, or aerosol cans, as these will be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
• There is a checkpoint for all groups and individuals for Covid-19 Green Pass checks, as well as a security checkpoint, so there may be delays due to these checks.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy

Tour start

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.