Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour

Take in Rome’s top tourist attractions on an efficient and exquisitely beautiful guided tour, guaranteeing picture-perfect panoramic views over Italy’s ancient capital!

On foot and with the aid of a private minivan, you’ll feast your eyes on the city’s most spectacular sightseeing spots, including the Piazza del Campidoglio, the Foro di Traiano, the Colonna Traiana, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, the Arch of Constantine, and, of course, the Colosseum.

Your unforgettable sightseeing experience starts in the stunning square of Piazza del Campidoglio on the blissful Capitoline Hill. Here, you’ll set eyes on the superb equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelias and enjoy spectacular views over Rome before following your guide onwards to Foro di Traiano.

Continuing on to Colonna Traiana, or ‘Trajan’s Column’, regard the remarkable base of the column, which is decorated with bas-reliefs depicting a huge pile of weapons. Gaze up and you’ll be staggered by the scale of the 30 meter-high Roman column itself, made out of 17 enormous rocks of white Carrara marble concealing a spiral staircase of 185 steps!

The colossal Colonna Traiana marks one of the magnificent entrances to the resplendent Roman Forum, the most significant forum in ancient Rome. Here stand the remains of some of the most spectacular temples and monuments of the time, including the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of the Deified Caesar, the Temple of Saturn, and the Arch of Titus.

Follow your guide onwards to Palatine Hill, the centermost of Rome’s seven hills, which has been referred to as ‘the first nucleus of the Roman Empire’ and is one of the city’s most ancient areas.

From here, you’ll arrive at the Arch of Constantine, the largest Roman triumphal arch, built over the Via Triumphalis between the Colosseum and Palatine Hill to create a grand entryway for victorious military leaders returning from battle.

Finally, your day tour arrives at the awe-inspiring Roman Colosseum - the icon of the Italian capital. This extraordinary elliptical amphitheater right in the center of Rome is renowned for being the largest ancient amphitheater ever built and remains the world’s largest 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 tour, 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.

The colossal Colosseum provides a spectacular show-stopper finish to your fascinating guided day tour!

Highlights

• Piazza del Campidoglio
• Foro di Traiano
• Colonna Traiana
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill
• Arch of Constantine
• Colosseum

What’s Included

• Professional English-speaking guide
• Headsets to hear the guide clearly
• Small-group
• Entry/Admission Trajan Forum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum

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