Small Group: Ancient Roman Palaces & Colosseum
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4.8
Based on 17 Reviews
- duration 3.5 hours
- tour type Small group
- age requirement 1-79 yrs
- max group size 15
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-1264
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Starts/Ends Rome, Italy
HIGHLIGHTS
- Admire beautiful frescoes and architecture that predate the Colosseum by a century
- Learn about the life of Emperor Augustus, Caesar’s heir and the father of Roman Empire
- Wander the ruins of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Enjoy special access to the Case Romane del Celio
Beneath the stones of the Roman Forum, there is a hidden complex of apartments and villas dating back to the Second Century AD called the Case Romane del Celio. This extraordinary collection of living spaces sat frozen in time until it was excavated and turned into one of the Forum’s most exclusive museums. Today, it’s a fascinating time capsule of the everyday lives of ancient Romans.
This tour begins by taking you down into the Case Romane to gape at the extraordinary frescoes that adorn the walls and see the relics of Roman life that were unearthed in these very rooms. With an expert guide to help you decipher everything you see and a small group of no more than 15 fellow travelers, you’ll feel as if you have stepped back 2,000 years into the height of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
Your tour continues with a stop at the Colosseum, where you’ll use skip the line tickets to walk right in and enjoy a full tour of the first and second floors. Once again, your expert guide will help bring the structure to life by telling you the thrilling story of the god-like emperors who built this ancient megastructure to host savage spectacles that entertained thousands of bloodthirsty spectators. From organized animal fights to public executions and the slave/athletes who became stars through killing or being killed, your guide’s stories will make this one of the most thrilling attractions in Central Rome.
After the Colosseum, you’ll head back to the Forum for a full tour. You’ll see temples and governmental buildings, walk the same streets that have been used since before the birth of Christ, and even peek into an ancient sewer that is still in use today.
Finally, you’ll head up the Palatine Hill to see the remains of some of the most opulent villas in ancient Rome and enjoy stunning views over the entire Forum. If you want an unparalleled tour of the most iconic sites in Rome with an extra, special-access experience thrown in to take you just a little deeper into the culture and history of the cradle of Western civilization, this is an unmissable experience for you.
This tour begins by taking you down into the Case Romane to gape at the extraordinary frescoes that adorn the walls and see the relics of Roman life that were unearthed in these very rooms. With an expert guide to help you decipher everything you see and a small group of no more than 15 fellow travelers, you’ll feel as if you have stepped back 2,000 years into the height of one of the greatest empires the world has ever known.
Your tour continues with a stop at the Colosseum, where you’ll use skip the line tickets to walk right in and enjoy a full tour of the first and second floors. Once again, your expert guide will help bring the structure to life by telling you the thrilling story of the god-like emperors who built this ancient megastructure to host savage spectacles that entertained thousands of bloodthirsty spectators. From organized animal fights to public executions and the slave/athletes who became stars through killing or being killed, your guide’s stories will make this one of the most thrilling attractions in Central Rome.
After the Colosseum, you’ll head back to the Forum for a full tour. You’ll see temples and governmental buildings, walk the same streets that have been used since before the birth of Christ, and even peek into an ancient sewer that is still in use today.
Finally, you’ll head up the Palatine Hill to see the remains of some of the most opulent villas in ancient Rome and enjoy stunning views over the entire Forum. If you want an unparalleled tour of the most iconic sites in Rome with an extra, special-access experience thrown in to take you just a little deeper into the culture and history of the cradle of Western civilization, this is an unmissable experience for you.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Skip the line tickets & reservation fees for the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
- Headsets
- Handpicked tour guide
- Special access entry to the Case Romane del Celio
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
Awesome tour!
Wonderful!
Really informative tour!
Impressive guide and tour
A
5 - Excellent
Great guide - very knowledgeable and passionate! Awesome to be the only ones there!!
J
5 - Excellent
The guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgable but also kept the information interesting. Caesar's Palace was a highlight.
A
5 - Excellent
Enjoyed the tour very much. Felt like I was being personally acquainted with Ceasar Augustus, his wife Livia and their family. Info given about people and animals that were affected by what happened at Collosseum and ancient... Read more
D
5 - Excellent
Ferdinando is excellent. We were on two tours with him and were very impressed with his knowledge. He is also very personable. Highest rating on him and this tour.
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