Colosseum and Roman Forum Semiprivate guided tour

Take an immersive journey through the heart of Ancient Rome. Join this guided tour to time-travel back to the gory glory days of the once-mighty empire.

Report at the Touristation Aracoeli Office (Piazza d’Ara Coeli, 16) to meet your guide. The office is equipped with all facilities and services to welcome tourists: free Wi-fi, toilets, ATM and vending machines. You will be welcomed by dedicated and multi-lingual staff that will provide you all the information to enjoy your stay in Rome.

Delve into the past with a mesmerizing multimedia experience: a 25-minute Multimedia Video (produced by a company which has produced videos for Unesco, BBC and National Geographic) which graphically illustrates how Rome was thousands of years ago in the times of the Roman Empire and will help you to better understand the guided tour.

Then wander through evocative ruins and majestic palaces guided by our professional guide.

Few places in the world are as haunting and awe-inspiring as the Archaeological Area of Roman Forum and Colosseum. Listen as your guide explains the history of the monument over the centuries.

Start with the Roman Forum, which over the centuries has become the political, religious, economic, legal center, and square of the ancient city. Here, admire and learn about the Curia, the Arch of Septimius Severus, the Tabularium, the temple of Saturn, and more. Then walk on the ancient Via Sacra to reach the world's most famous monument: the Colosseum.

Don’t miss to admire the imposing Arch of Constantine as your guide describes its history and most significant features. Constantine wished to be celebrated and recognised as the new arbiter of the fate of Rome and he chose a traditional monument rooted in imperial history: the triumphal arch.

Last but not least, the Colosseum, which stands as a testament to the greatness of ancient Roman engineering. It is the largest ever built by the Roman Empire. Your guide will tell you about the spectacular gladiator combats, naval battles, wild animal hunts, and other events which could last up to 100 days! Through their stories, you'll get a glimpse into the Roman Empire's displays of power and entertainment.

The group will be composed maximum by 18 people.

Information

Meeting point:
Customers are requested to meet the guide at TOURISTATION ARACOELI OFFICE, Piazza d’Aracoeli 16. Touristation office is NOT next to the Colosseum but is on the Piazza Venezia side. Look for a fountain under restoration. There are orange flags outside the office.

Highlights:

Take an immersive journey with the 25-minute Multimedia video on Ancient Rome
Join a captivating guided tour of Rome's Colosseum and feel the haunting history of gladiator battles come alive beneath your feet
Visit the ruins of ancient Rome's bustling political and commercial hub, the Roman Forum
Imagine you were one of the thousands of Romans watching the gladiator fights and public spectacles.
Learn all about Roman life from a passionate experienced guide

What's included:

Assistance at TOURISTATION Office Piazza D'Ara Coeli 16 (toilets, wi-fi, vending machines, ATM machine, waiting area, maps)
Multimedia video entry title and 25-minute Multimedia video on Ancient Rome
Roman Forum
Colosseum (the cost of the ticket for the Colosseum is €18.00, included in your package)
Professional Guide
Headsets
Max 18 participants.

What's not included:

Guided tour for the Palatine Hill
Food and Drinks
Pick Up Service

Duration: 3 hours.

Important information:

Please note that the booking time refers to the meeting time at the Touristation Aracoeli Office - Piazza d'Ara Coeli, 16. Please arrive on time. Latecomers will not be accommodated.
Please wear comfortable shoes.
Please bring a valid ID or Passport.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened. Please note that you can not get to the Colosseum with large bags, backpacks, or suitcases. It is only possible to bring small bags.
Bottles, glass containers, alcoholic beverages, aerosols, large luggage or bags, drones and pets are not are not permitted.
The Colosseum archaeological area offers free admission to visitors with a certified disability exceeding 74%. Non-self-sufficient visitors are also entitled to a free ticket for one companion.

Total price includes: