Small Group Tour of Ancient Rome and Colosseum

Tour description

Join our Small Group Tour of Ancient Rome and visit the Colosseum, the archaeological area of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with a top, licensed guide in a group of maximum 30 people. The pre-reserved access, limited size of the group and headsets we provide to every participant, will make sure you have a VIP experience which will be the highlight of your trip to Rome.

During this 2,5-hour tour you will walk through the impressive Fori Imperiali Street, lined on both sides with ruins from the Roman Forum. This was the central square where all important events in Ancient Rome used to take place. Today you can admire stunning ruins of ancient Roman buildings and temples. Your enthusiastic guide will offer a brief introduction to Ancient Rome, getting every member of the group up to speed with the key aspects of the fascinating history of Ancient Rome. Your small group will then head to the most iconic symbol of Ancient Rome, the Colosseum.

As you enter the Colosseum you will be blown away by this spectacularly preserved theatre. It will be like stepping into a time machine. With your guide there to recount amazing anecdotes about the mind-blowing history of this center of Ancient Roman entertainment, you will really feel as though you are there among the gladiators, lions and emperors. Your guide will explain to you all about the Colosseum's grizzly and gruesome past.

From the Colosseum you will proceed to the famous Palatine hill, one of Rome's seven hills. The Palatine is said to be the place where the famous she-wolf Lupa had her cave where she kept the legendary twins Romulus and Remus alive. Here you will have the opportunity to admire the ruins of the emperors’ palaces and you will enjoy a stunning view of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus.

During the whole tour your guide will use overlay books and 3D pictures to help you to visualize how magnificent these ruins once were. Bring Ancient Rome to life with this best-selling small group tour.

Languages: English

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Notes

Please note: before starting the tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it

Emergency mobile numbers to reach out to us: +39 345 529 2606 e +39 327 646 8014

Important info

Meeting point:

In front of Santa Cosma and Damiano Church located along via dei fori imperiali

Itinerary:

Colosseum;
Roman Forum;
Palatine Hill;

Other info:

Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your reservation, child name has to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum access controllers denied the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsability and NO REFUND will be provided

Please note: before starting the tour, it is necessary to do the check in with our front office staff, who is wearing a light blue T-shirt / sleeveless jackets with vivicos logo on it

SECURITY CHECKS: When accessing the monument the Colosseum visitors will be asked to pass security checks, even when entering with pre-booked access.

NOT ALLOWED: Please make sure you DO NOT have pointed big umbrellas and knives of any sizes with you. Liquids are allowed but only if in plastic bottles. Remember that you can refill your containers in the fountains inside the Colosseum.

BAGS: Back bags are allowed inside the Colosseum if very small in size; shoulder bags or handbags are permitted if regular size.

In adverse weather conditions the Colosseum administration may close the arena floor for safety reasons. In this case you will enter through a different entrance and spend longer in other parts of the Colosseum.

This tour is not suitable for people with hearing disability. People with hearing disabilities can contact us and we will be happy to customize a private tour.

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