The itinerary
With the priority ticket, you’ll start off straight inside the most spectacular monument in Rome, the Colosseum. Your expert history guide will breathe new life into the gruesome entertainment the ancient Romans enjoyed here – from gladiator fights, wild animal hunts, to mass executions under the gaze of the impassive emperors! You’ll also discover what went on behind the scenes, including the role these games played in the ancient roman society and the stories on the amazing machinery that made the spectacles so legendary.
Our tour of Ancient Rome will go beyond the gladiators in an in-depth stroll on the Palatine Hill. Often overlooked by tourists, this was however the very birth place of the Eternal City. It was here that the legendary founder of Rome, Romulus, and his twin brother Remus, were raised by a she-wolf. The lush green hill offers an escape from the heat and hides some of the city’s oldest and most beautiful ruins. We’ll not miss the Flavian Palace, the Baths of Septimius Severus, and the Stadium of Domitian.
Next stop is the ruin of the Roman Forum, the center stage of everyday life in Ancient Rome. With stories that excite our imagination, we’ll hear the heated political debates in the circular hall of the Senate and see the everlasting sacred flame protected by the Vestal Virgins. We’ll visit the temples of the Roman gods and their transformation in the early days of Christianity. An once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn about history in the very place where it took place!
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Based on 14 reviews
Last reviewed:
August 15 2019
Mark C
- Reviewed August 15, 2019
Mauro is a great tour guide. He had so much information and made it fun for us. We would highly recommend Mauro for anyone!!!!
Ed R
- Reviewed July 27, 2019
My wife, son and I all enjoyed the Rome tour of the Colosseum and Palatine hill more than we could have imagined thanks to Maurizio. The tour was at 2:30 and it was very warm (35 degrees Celsius), so we had a lot of water with us and drank a lot before we met Maurizio. My wife and I really worked to fit this tour in as we felt our son (9 years old) really needed to see Rome as it is such a big part of world history. Our time was limited so we selected Localers as we had had good luck with the Company in Lyon. Maurizio was early and we started right away. He warned us of the issues with heat and asked us to let him know if we were having any problems. Halfway through he even bought us some frozen water! Maurizio was incredible!! His knowledge of the Coliseum, Palatine hill, the six other hills, the chronological order of the leaders of Rome, which one did what, when the buildings were built, why they were built, and how various events and times affected history. Just so much wonderful information which made us want to know more! Maurizio’s knowledge of history including the way events affected things today was astonishing. There was truly not a question asked that he was unable to answer extensively. This included inquiries by our son. Again, Maurizio was a great tour leader, from his vast knowledge to the heat he warned us about for the three-hour walk – the concern he had in showing us where to fill up our waters and then buying us frozen water which we refilled and refilled. Everything he knew and explained. We loved him putting everything in context and him just knowing so much. He was wonderful. Thank you for setting it up for us.
Caroline S
- Reviewed July 16, 2019
We completed our tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Fabiola. She was fantastic and an absolute pleasure!
Steve S
- Reviewed April 30, 2019
Valeria was wonderful - we had a great 2 days with her - she was very well educated -she was incredible at getting us around the lines and knowing her way through the Vatican etc....all in all we really enjoyed our tour with her.
Rachel H
- Reviewed December 19, 2018
We had a lovely afternoon with Cecilia!
F.A.Q.
When is this tour available?
Departures are possible every day except the first Sunday of every month, December 25th and January 1st. To maximize your experience, we suggest starting your tour early in the morning or right before the last admission to avoid the crowds inside the sites. The opening hours fluctuate during the year, so please don’t hesitate to send us an email or give us a call. Our customer service team is ready to help!
What if I have a large group or other special requests?
If you’re interested in a more customized tour, please contact our customer service team. If there’s a particular section of the sites you’d prefer to focus on, all you have to do is ask. We are also happy to accommodate groups of more than 6 people. Just contact our team in advance to get a quote.
Is this tour suitable for children?
Absolutely! This is the most entertaining open air museum for the little ones. Our guides will provide visual material to make the stories come alive! If there is a section of the sites that you want to see in particular, such as the Colosseum undergrounds, please advise and we will send you details. Please let us know their ages, we’ll find the perfect family specialist for your party!
Do I need to wait in line to enter the Colosseum?
We provide priority access tickets. But due to new security measures, even visitors with tickets have to go through a security check, which might cause some delay in entry. Please note also that for security reasons it is strictly forbidden to enter with large backpacks, bulky bags and luggage.
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