Rome Colosseum, Fountains & Squares Private Skip the Line Tour

The resplendent city of Rome is home to several spectacularly stunning squares, phenomenal ornate fountains, and, of course, the iconic Colosseum. This guided skip the line walking tour is your one-stop-shop for soaking up Rome’s finest sightseeing opportunities in half a day, breezing past the burdensome queues and taking in the city’s top tourist attractions with the expert company of a trained guide.

Your picture-perfect private tour starts at the spectacular Piazza di Spagna, where you’ll meet your guide near the grand obelisk before proceeding down the incredible 172 step stairway.

Your reward for reaching the bottom of this impressive stairway is a remarkable view of the Fontana della Barcaccia, designed by Bernini and inspired by the flooding of the River Tiber in 1598. According to legend, the flood waters carried a small boat into the Piazza di Spagna, inspiring Bernini to sculpt a fantastic fountain shaped like a half-sunken ship, with water overflowing its sides.

Any visit to Rome is incomplete without taking in the impressive sight of the tremendous Trevi Fountain, regarded as one of the most beautiful fountains in the world and famously used in the movie La Dolce Vita. Your guide will be on hand to give you an in-depth understanding of the fountain’s history, as well as the myths and legends that surround this magnificent Italian icon.

Your day tour of discovery continues to the Tempio di Adriano (Temple of Hadrian), where you’ll have the wonderful opportunity to admire the awe-inspiring ruins of this ancient treasure.

Then, gaze in wonder over the exquisite exterior of the Pantheon, which boasts the legacy of having the largest dome of any temple in the world. Its scale is only fitting for a temple dedicated to all the gods of Olympus!

Next on your sightseeing itinerary is the Piazza Navona, a gigantic square considered to be one of the most beautiful Baroque squares in the world. Here, you’ll feast your eyes on the splendors of Bernini’s Four River Fountain and Borromini’s church of Sant'agnese in Agone.

Continue on to the Piazza di Campo de’ Fiori, known by day for its extensive outdoor food market and by the evening for its vibrant nightlife.

Your guide will then lead you on to the Largo di Torre Argentina, thought to be the spot of Julius Caesar’s assassination .

Then, savor a moment of wonder in the Piazza Venezia and the famous Unknown Soldier Monument.

Just nearby is the renowned Roman Forum, the site of several significant governmental structures that now stand in spectacular ruins. Here, you’ll wander among the spectacular ruins and looming statues of ancient Rome’s most famous figures.

Your tour then reaches its phenomenal finale at the icon of ancient Rome - the Colosseum! This extraordinary elliptical amphitheater is renowned for being the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and is also the world’s largest still-standing amphitheater. Founded nearly 2,000 years ago in AD 70-80, the Colosseum cannot fail to inspire a sense of awe, wonder, and fascination in all those who encounter its enchanting exterior.

On this guided skip the line tour, you’ll glide past the extensive queues to gain efficient entry into the amphitheater, where you’ll be able to climb around the remains of a remarkable arena that once seated up to 50,000 spectators!

Imagine the roar of the blood-thirsty crowds as they watched ferocious hand-to-hand battles between gladiators dressed in glinting armor, terrifying struggles between men and wild beasts, and even the majestic spectacle of mock naval battles. This was a showground for extreme events that aided the Roman Empire’s reputation as a grand but ruthless power.

It’s an iconic end to an impressive and insightful itinerary!

Highlights

• Colosseum (skip the line)
• Piazza di Spagna
• Fontana della Barcaccia
• Trevi Fountain
• Tempio di Adriano
• Pantheon
• Piazza Navona
• Chiesa di Sant'agnese in Agone
• Piazza di Campo de’ Fiori
• Largo di Torre Argentina
• Piazza Venezia
• Roman Forum

What’s Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Colosseum Private Guided Tour 1h
• City Center Private Guided Walking Tour 3h
• Colosseum Skip-the-Line Entrance Ticket and fees

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