Colosseum, Palatine and Roman Forum

Itinerary

The great Roman Empire is one of the most exciting topics in history and is still part of school books today! The Romans invaded lands and places near and far, importing and often imposing their culture and traditions. Evidence of this greatness is still visible throughout the world, especially in the countries surrounding Italy.
But Rome alone contains many of the artistic beauties left to us as a legacy by its ancient people. At the start of the tour, you will find yourself walking on the same stones that were trodden by the ancient Romans, to reach the heart of the magnificent Theater of the Flavian Amphitheatre, known to most as the 'Colosseum'! Your guide will take you on a journey where you will discover anecdotes and stories about how the Romans enjoyed their free time and how they admired the Gladiators, appreciating their long fights against ferocious animals or large and fearsome opponents!
We will then continue towards the Palatine and, right in front of your nose, you will find a truly special place where you can still relive the legend that gave life to our Capital, the original place where the events of Romulus and Remus came to life almost 3000 years ago! From here you can enjoy a spectacular view that will leave you in ecstasy.
You will then pass through the Roman Forum, also known as 'Forum Magnum', the beating heart of ancient Rome, made up of buildings linked to politics and religion that manifested the greatness of Rome. It was the place where daily life was noisy, the streets were always full of people of different classes and social backgrounds, such as the military, the politicians who spread their ideas with speeches to the people before the elections, or the vestals (priests consecrated to the Goddess Vesta) whose task was to prepare the ingredients for the sacrifices of the probationers.
Walking along the Sacred Way, you will find yourself at the point from which you can witness the return of money from the many battles fought in defense of the great empire. Continuing the walk you arrive at the Basilica Emilia, a 'rare pearl' as it is the only civil basilica in Rome belonging to the Republican era. Only a few ruins remain from that period, in fact its current appearance is very different from the original one due to the numerous restorations undergone in the imperial era. Not far away you will see the 'Temple of Janus', a sanctuary whose entrance had a double arch. Considered the oldest and most important place of worship of the Roman deity, Janus, protector of entrances and origins. The peculiarity of this building is that we only find traces of it on a coin of Nero. At the end of our visit to the Forum, we find ourselves in front of the Arch of Septimius Severus. The arch, built between 202 and 203, is named after the emperor and dedicated to him and his two sons, Caracalla and Geta. In addition to the beauty of this arch, it is interesting to note its functionality: it served as a 'barrier' for carts thanks to some steps created under the arches, thus guaranteeing pedestrian passage only.
To discover other secrets of the heart of ancient Rome and fully experience the sensations of those times, all you have to do is let your guide take you back in time and tell you facts and curiosities about our ancestors.
Go back in time with us and book your place to experience ancient Rome like never before!

Where
Colosseum (internal visit)
Roman Forum (internal visit)
Palatine (internal visit)

Includes
Entrance tickets without queuing
Professional guide
Earphones

Meeting point
Please come to the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour in front of the Arch of Constantine.
Look for our staff with the Gray Line - I Love Rome logo.

Languages
English Italian

The tour ends after approximately 2.5 hours in the archaeological area

• Reduction 3/17 years
• 0/2 years free

Cancellation policies

This tour is non-refundable.

Note: starting from 18 October 2023, it is mandatory to provide your name and surname to issue Colosseum tickets. Without this information
the ticket cannot be issued. Once issued, the Colosseum ticket is non-refundable. It is also mandatory to bring your passport/identity card with you on the day of the tour.

A valid identity document or passport is mandatory, in case of incorrect personal data access to the Colosseum will not be possible.

Comfortable shoes are recommended

We regret to inform you that this tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs or with limited mobility