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  • Relive the bloody drama of the Colosseum with an expert guide
  •  A true Roman icon, there are few experiences in travel more exciting than your first sight of the Colosseum; a visit to the extraordinary Flavian amphitheatre is a must when in the Eternal City. The best way to experience the Colosseum is in the company of an expert guide, and on our tour of the ancient city you’ll be in the engaging hands of one of our highly qualified archaeologists. During the glory days of the Roman empire the Colosseum could seat over 65,000 people, and the city came to a standstill to drink in the gruesome spectacles of death that unfolded here: brutal gladiatorial combats to the death, wild animal hunts that brought some of the world’s most exotic animals to the brink of extinction and shocking public executions all took place on the sand of the Colosseum’s arena floor. Learn all about what a day at the ancient games was like and get the full picture of gladiator combat in the ancient world, right where it happened. 
  •  Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the Arena floor
  •  Have you ever imagined what it must have been like to step out onto the sands of the Colosseum, a tiny and insignificant speck looking up at rows upon rows of men, women and children screaming for the spilling of your blood? The baying crowds might be no more, but the unique opportunity to tread the very ground where the gladiators practised their brutal art thousands of years ago is a very special experience. On our tour you’ll get to follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the stage where the bloody drama unfolded almost two millennia ago.
  •  Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum.
  •  Explore the beating heart of antiquity in the Roman Forum
  •  Whilst the Colosseum was the most important entertainment venue in the ancient city, the nearby Roman Forum was the political heart of ancient Rome. A valley filled with temples, courthouses, triumphal arches and much more, it is in the Roman Forum where you can witness the splendour of ancient Rome in all its variety. On our tour of the Roman Forum we’ll take a stroll along the Via Sacra, the ancient city’s most important road, and explore the enormous basilica of Maxentius. Learn all about the mysterious Vestal Virgins, sombre guardians of ancient Rome’s sacred flame, in the beautiful house they called home, and gaze on their ancient portraits. Relive the dramatic assassination of Julius Caesar in the temple dedicated to him after his death, and admire the soaring columns of the awe-inspiring Temple of Saturn.
  •  Discover the opulent palaces of the emperors on the Palatine hill
  •  Your tour will also include an in-depth exploration of life in ancient Rome on the beautiful Palatine hill. The Palatine Hill is a vital piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Ancient Rome, and its spectacular ruins are far too often overlooked by visitors. The Palatine is where the long history of Roman civilization began, and where the powerful Emperors of the Imperial age ruled over one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. On our tour we’ll get to grips with the history of Rome, learning the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus and tracing the evolution of Rome from a Republic to an empire.  Exploring the ruins of the vast Palace of Domitian (including a private racetrack) with spectacular views over the Circus Maximus, you’ll get a vivid sense of the incredible grandeur of the ancient world’s most important city.
  • Relive the bloody drama of the Colosseum with an expert guide
  • A true Roman icon, there are few experiences in travel more exciting than your first sight of the Colosseum; a visit to the extraordinary Flavian amphitheatre is a must when in the Eternal City. The best way to experience the Colosseum is in the company of an expert guide, and on our tour of the ancient city you’ll be in the engaging hands of one of our highly qualified archaeologists. During the glory days of the Roman empire the Colosseum could seat over 65,000 people, and the city came to a standstill to drink in the gruesome spectacles of death that unfolded here: brutal gladiatorial combats to the death, wild animal hunts that brought some of the world’s most exotic animals to the brink of extinction and shocking public executions all took place on the sand of the Colosseum’s arena floor. Learn all about what a day at the ancient games was like and get the full picture of gladiator combat in the ancient world, right where it happened. 
  • Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the Arena floor
  • Have you ever imagined what it must have been like to step out onto the sands of the Colosseum, a tiny and insignificant speck looking up at rows upon rows of men, women and children screaming for the spilling of your blood? The baying crowds might be no more, but the unique opportunity to tread the very ground where the gladiators practised their brutal art thousands of years ago is a very special experience. On our tour you’ll get to follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the stage where the bloody drama unfolded almost two millennia ago.
  • Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum.
  • Explore the beating heart of antiquity in the Roman Forum
  • Whilst the Colosseum was the most important entertainment venue in the ancient city, the nearby Roman Forum was the political heart of ancient Rome. A valley filled with temples, courthouses, triumphal arches and much more, it is in the Roman Forum where you can witness the splendour of ancient Rome in all its variety. On our tour of the Roman Forum we’ll take a stroll along the Via Sacra, the ancient city’s most important road, and explore the enormous basilica of Maxentius. Learn all about the mysterious Vestal Virgins, sombre guardians of ancient Rome’s sacred flame, in the beautiful house they called home, and gaze on their ancient portraits. Relive the dramatic assassination of Julius Caesar in the temple dedicated to him after his death, and admire the soaring columns of the awe-inspiring Temple of Saturn.
  • Discover the opulent palaces of the emperors on the Palatine hill
  • Your tour will also include an in-depth exploration of life in ancient Rome on the beautiful Palatine hill. The Palatine Hill is a vital piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Ancient Rome, and its spectacular ruins are far too often overlooked by visitors. The Palatine is where the long history of Roman civilization began, and where the powerful Emperors of the Imperial age ruled over one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. On our tour we’ll get to grips with the history of Rome, learning the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus and tracing the evolution of Rome from a Republic to an empire.  Exploring the ruins of the vast Palace of Domitian (including a private racetrack) with spectacular views over the Circus Maximus, you’ll get a vivid sense of the incredible grandeur of the ancient world’s most important city.
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  • as this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended. please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you., large bags, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages or spray cannisters (such as sunscreen) are not permitted into these sites so please leave such items at your hotel or they will be confiscated by security on entrance., please email the ages of all children traveling with you to [email protected], please ensure you arrive 10 mins early and at the right meeting point, we cannot wait for late arrivals., wheelchairs, motorised scooters and big/bulky strollers are not permitted on our group tours.
  • • large bags, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages or spray cannisters (such as sunscreen) are not permitted into these sites so please leave such items at your hotel or they will be confiscated by security on entrance., • please email the ages of all children traveling with you to [email protected], • please ensure you arrive 10 mins early and at the right meeting point, we cannot wait for late arrivals., • wheelchairs, motorised scooters and big/bulky strollers are not permitted on our group tours., • your guide will have a through eternity sign or flag. if you are unable to find your guide by 10 minutes before the starting time, please call our office at +1-800-267-7581. no refunds will be provided for missed tours., •as this is a walking tour with steps, staircases and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended. please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you.
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  • as this is a walking tour through large archaeological sites in rome with steps and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended., please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you., to obtain a student discount, valid student id must be shown on the day of your tour. if a student does not have valid student id, they may be charged a new full ticket entrance price, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.
  • • as this is a walking tour through large archaeological sites in rome with steps and uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and a bottle of water are strongly recommended., • please advise if any travelers have mobility concerns so that we can best accommodate you., • to obtain a student discount, valid student id must be shown on the day of your tour. if a student does not have valid student id, they may be charged a new full ticket entrance price, which must be paid by you on the day of the tour.
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  • Relive the bloody drama of the Colosseum with an expert guide
  • A true Roman icon, there are few experiences in travel more exciting than your first sight of the Colosseum; a visit to the extraordinary Flavian amphitheatre is a must when in the Eternal City. The best way to experience the Colosseum is in the company of an expert guide, and on our tour of the ancient city you’ll be in the engaging hands of one of our highly qualified archaeologists. During the glory days of the Roman empire the Colosseum could seat over 65,000 people, and the city came to a standstill to drink in the gruesome spectacles of death that unfolded here: brutal gladiatorial combats to the death, wild animal hunts that brought some of the world’s most exotic animals to the brink of extinction and shocking public executions all took place on the sand of the Colosseum’s arena floor. Learn all about what a day at the ancient games was like and get the full picture of gladiator combat in the ancient world, right where it happened. 
  • Follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the Arena floor
  • Have you ever imagined what it must have been like to step out onto the sands of the Colosseum, a tiny and insignificant speck looking up at rows upon rows of men, women and children screaming for the spilling of your blood? The baying crowds might be no more, but the unique opportunity to tread the very ground where the gladiators practised their brutal art thousands of years ago is a very special experience. On our tour you’ll get to follow in the footsteps of the gladiators and walk out onto the stage where the bloody drama unfolded almost two millennia ago.
  • Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum.
  • Explore the beating heart of antiquity in the Roman Forum
  • Whilst the Colosseum was the most important entertainment venue in the ancient city, the nearby Roman Forum was the political heart of ancient Rome. A valley filled with temples, courthouses, triumphal arches and much more, it is in the Roman Forum where you can witness the splendour of ancient Rome in all its variety. On our tour of the Roman Forum we’ll take a stroll along the Via Sacra, the ancient city’s most important road, and explore the enormous basilica of Maxentius. Learn all about the mysterious Vestal Virgins, sombre guardians of ancient Rome’s sacred flame, in the beautiful house they called home, and gaze on their ancient portraits. Relive the dramatic assassination of Julius Caesar in the temple dedicated to him after his death, and admire the soaring columns of the awe-inspiring Temple of Saturn.
  • Discover the opulent palaces of the emperors on the Palatine hill
  • Your tour will also include an in-depth exploration of life in ancient Rome on the beautiful Palatine hill. The Palatine Hill is a vital piece of the jigsaw puzzle that is Ancient Rome, and its spectacular ruins are far too often overlooked by visitors. The Palatine is where the long history of Roman civilization began, and where the powerful Emperors of the Imperial age ruled over one of the largest empires the world has ever seen. On our tour we’ll get to grips with the history of Rome, learning the legendary tale of Romulus and Remus and tracing the evolution of Rome from a Republic to an empire.  Exploring the ruins of the vast Palace of Domitian (including a private racetrack) with spectacular views over the Circus Maximus, you’ll get a vivid sense of the incredible grandeur of the ancient world’s most important city.
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  • Skip the lines and dive into Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the Colosseum’s arena floor, usually closed to the public, and explore the truth behind gladiator legends. Learn how this massive monument was built in under a decade and how the games thrilled emperors and crowds alike. Then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart of Roman political life, and see the Senate, Vestal Virgins’ House, and iconic temples. Stroll the Via Sacra, still bearing the ruts of ancient carriages, and admire the triumphal arches of Titus and Septimius Severus. Finally, ascend Palatine Hill to explore imperial palaces and the legendary birthplace of Rome, where Romulus founded the city. This immersive experience offers deep insight into Roman history, myth, and architecture—all in the very places where it unfolded.
  • Skip the lines and dive into Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the Colosseum’s arena floor, usually closed to the public, and explore the truth behind gladiator legends. Learn how this massive monument was built in under a decade and how the games thrilled emperors and crowds alike. Then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart of Roman political life, and see the Senate, Vestal Virgins’ House, and iconic temples. Stroll the Via Sacra, still bearing the ruts of ancient carriages, and admire the triumphal arches of Titus and Septimius Severus. Finally, ascend Palatine Hill to explore imperial palaces and the legendary birthplace of Rome, where Romulus founded the city. This immersive experience offers deep insight into Roman history, myth, and architecture—all in the very places where it unfolded.
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  • Skip the lines and dive into Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step onto the Colosseum’s arena floor, usually closed to the public, and explore the truth behind gladiator legends. Learn how this massive monument was built in under a decade and how the games thrilled emperors and crowds alike. Then walk through the ruins of the Roman Forum, once the heart of Roman political life, and see the Senate, Vestal Virgins’ House, and iconic temples. Stroll the Via Sacra, still bearing the ruts of ancient carriages, and admire the triumphal arches of Titus and Septimius Severus. Finally, ascend Palatine Hill to explore imperial palaces and the legendary birthplace of Rome, where Romulus founded the city. This immersive experience offers deep insight into Roman history, myth, and architecture—all in the very places where it unfolded.
  • There is so much to see, discover and learn in the Colosseum and grand archaeological park of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. As all entrance tickets are purchased in advance, you can skip the lines and spend more time exploring Rome, rather than waiting around. You will discover the truth behind the legends of the gladiators and the arena and gain new insight into this magnificent monument. The ancient Colosseum is undoubtedly the most amazing monument in Rome, built on a vast scale in less than ten years. The spectacles that took place here were like nothing seen before or since, and they were designed to entertain not only the people of Rome but also the emperor himself. The gladiatorial games are legendary, and on your tour of the Colosseum, you’ll learn the difference between fact and fiction. Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum. The Roman Forum group tour is an opportunity to learn about Roman history in the very place where the events took place. These atmospheric ruins were once the political heart of the ancient city. This tour includes the Senate, the gardens and House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilica of Julia and the Basilica of Maxentius, the temples of Saturn and Castor and Pollux, and the temple of Antoninus and Faustina. On this tour of Rome, you will also walk on one of the most important Roman roads, the Via Sacra, where you can still see the wheel-ruts of the carriages that passed over it for centuries. The triumphal arches are another highlight of your visit to Ancient Rome, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimius Severus. See the palaces of the emperors on the Palatine Hill tour. Palatine Hill is one of the most beautiful parts of the ancient city. It is also the oldest, as according to legend, this was the place where the young Romulus and Remulus were discovered by the she-wolf, and where Romulus eventually founded the city of Rome.
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  • Take a trip back in time to ancient Rome on this small group guided tour that explores the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Experience an exclusive visit to the awe-inspiring arena floor.
  • Take a trip back in time to ancient Rome on this small group guided tour that explores the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill. Experience an exclusive visit to the awe-inspiring arena floor.
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  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
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  • Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
  • Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
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  • There is so much to see, discover and learn in the Colosseum and grand archaeological park of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. As all entrance tickets are purchased in advance, you can skip the lines and spend more time exploring Rome, rather than waiting around. You will discover the truth behind the legends of the gladiators and the arena and gain new insight into this magnificent monument. The ancient Colosseum is undoubtedly the most amazing monument in Rome, built on a vast scale in less than ten years. The spectacles that took place here were like nothing seen before or since, and they were designed to entertain not only the people of Rome but also the emperor himself. The gladiatorial games are legendary, and on your tour of the Colosseum, you’ll learn the difference between fact and fiction. Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum. The Roman Forum group tour is an opportunity to learn about Roman history in the very place where the events took place. These atmospheric ruins were once the political heart of the ancient city. This tour includes the Senate, the gardens and House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilica of Julia and the Basilica of Maxentius, the temples of Saturn and Castor and Pollux, and the temple of Antoninus and Faustina. On this tour of Rome, you will also walk on one of the most important Roman roads, the Via Sacra, where you can still see the wheel-ruts of the carriages that passed over it for centuries. The triumphal arches are another highlight of your visit to Ancient Rome, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimius Severus. See the palaces of the emperors on the Palatine Hill tour. Palatine Hill is one of the most beautiful parts of the ancient city. It is also the oldest, as according to legend, this was the place where the young Romulus and Remulus were discovered by the she-wolf, and where Romulus eventually founded the city of Rome.
  • There is so much to see, discover and learn in the Colosseum and grand archaeological park of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. As all entrance tickets are purchased in advance, you can skip the lines and spend more time exploring Rome, rather than waiting around. You will discover the truth behind the legends of the gladiators and the arena and gain new insight into this magnificent monument. The ancient Colosseum is undoubtedly the most amazing monument in Rome, built on a vast scale in less than ten years. The spectacles that took place here were like nothing seen before or since, and they were designed to entertain not only the people of Rome but also the emperor himself. The gladiatorial games are legendary, and on your tour of the Colosseum, you’ll learn the difference between fact and fiction.
  • Discover who the gladiators were and what exactly took place on the sands of the arena; see the imperial box from where the emperor watched the combat, and learn how the games played a vital role in the society of ancient Rome. Access to the arena floor is only possible for a limited number of visitors each day, but on our tour you can be sure that you’ll get to channel your inner Russel Crowe as you visit this exclusive area of the Colosseum.
  • The Roman Forum group tour is an opportunity to learn about Roman history in the very place where the events took place. These atmospheric ruins were once the political heart of the ancient city. This tour includes the Senate, the gardens and House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilica of Julia and the Basilica of Maxentius, the temples of Saturn and Castor and Pollux, and the temple of Antoninus and Faustina. On this tour of Rome, you will also walk on one of the most important Roman roads, the Via Sacra, where you can still see the wheel-ruts of the carriages that passed over it for centuries. The triumphal arches are another highlight of your visit to Ancient Rome, the Arch of Titus and the Arch of Septimius Severus.
  • See the palaces of the emperors on the Palatine Hill tour. Palatine Hill is one of the most beautiful parts of the ancient city. It is also the oldest, as according to legend, this was the place where the young Romulus and Remulus were discovered by the she-wolf, and where Romulus eventually founded the city of Rome.
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