Coliseum Roman Forum and Palatine Tour

Coliseum Roman Forum and Palatine Tour

Prepare to open your mind, as nothing will compare to what you are
about to experience on this tour. After your day, you will have bought
3,000 years of history to life by walking in the footsteps of Rome’s
most powerful Emperors.
First taking in the impeccably preserved Arch of Constantine. You will
then move onto the grandest amphitheater in the world: The Coliseum.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy

Start off at the Arch of Constantine, then move onto the huge
amphitheater that is the Coliseum. Here, fights between gladiators
and beasts took place for the pleasure of bloodthirsty Roman
Emperors. Upwards of 50,000 spectators would gather beneath the
cool awnings to witness the cruel battles unfold. Many kinds of events
took place in this grand arena, but we will leave the details to our guide.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Roman Forum, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

After visiting the Colosseum pass through the Roman Forum; in one wordthe ancient market place where day-to-day life continued unabated forcenturies. In fact, many a triumphal procession, public speech, gladiatorial march and political campaign run in its surrounds. The rich archaeological history of the site now attracts upwards of 4.5 million sightseers a year 608.


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Obelisco del Foro Italico, Piazza Lauro de Bosis Viale del Foro Italico, 00135 Rome Italy

One of the most striking features of the forum is this Temple of Castor and Polluce. In fact, incredibly, three 40-foot high Corinthian columns reach into the sky. The Temple of Antonius and Faustina is one of the few structures maintaining much of its original form. On the other hand, the enormous Basilica of Maxentius preserves its impressive stature. Finally, the Arch of Titus is a fine introduction to the panoramic hill of The Palatine.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy

According to ancient legend, Romulus founded Rome on this hill in 753 B.C. Following his actions, the Emperors built their opulent homes for the rest of civilisation to enjoy. As you traverse the area, you are walking in the same footsteps of Roman Emperors who lived more than 2,000 years before you, bringing more than two millennia of history to life.

Duration: 30 minutes