Colosseum & Roman Forum Guided Tour w/ Reserved Tickets Colosseum and Roman Forum Guided Tour
ID: GYG201787-313642
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Roman history with a walking guided tour into Ancient Rome with VIP entrance to the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a general overview of the Palatine Hill.
Walk in the footsteps of Roman emperors and citizens on a 2.5-hour tour of Ancient Rome, with VIP entrance to the Roman Forum and Colosseum, at the end of your tour.
Your guided tour will begin at Piazza Venezia and introduce the Campidoglio (the House of the Mayor). Access the Roman Forum through the dedicated VIP entrance as soon as you arrive. Here you can enjoy breath-taking views over the Roman Forum.
Walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Road) and immerse yourself in Roman history. The main path through the Roman Forum, the Sacred Road once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions. Head to the Temple, which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. Visitors from around the world still leave flowers and candles at the site to this day.
Before reaching the Colosseum, you will get a general overview of the Palatine Hill where legend has it Romulus founded the city of Rome. The hill looks down over the Roman Forum and the Circus Maximus chariot-racing circuit. Once inside the Colosseum, your expert guide will teach you about the amphitheater's bloody past, with tales of gladiators, mock sea battles, and executions.
Highlights
- Enjoy a 2.5-hour walking guided tour of Ancient Rome
- Gain VIP entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
- Walk along the Sacred Road
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Not wheelchair accessible due to the terrain conditions of the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
• A moderate amount of walking is involved: please wear comfortable shoes
• Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors. For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. To facilitate the security checks please insert any object (including mobile phones) in the bag/backpack or in the tray to be included in the X-ray
• Child discount (6-17) is applied only with a a valid ID card
• Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags/backpacks/suitcases. It is possible to bring only small bags
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Valid Green Passes can be obtained by uploading either proof of vaccination, proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months, a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts, or a negative antigen test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts to the Green Pass or Covid Certificate apps
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
The local partner's office is next to Piazza Venezia. When facing the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, it is on the right-hand side. Walk across the gardens and the bus stop, and you will see a small fountain just in front of the office.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
