This group tour with pick-up will lead you through the Colosseum and other important monuments and landmarks of Ancient Rome, such as the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. You'll explore numerous temples, visit the notable Imperial Forums, and of course marvel at the world-famous Colosseum.
Immerse yourself 3,000 years of rich Roman history. This tour's group size will ensure that you don't get lost in the crowd while enjoying the major monuments and must-see landmarks of the Eternal City, including the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Don't worry about logistics - you will be picked up at your hotel (in the center of Rome) and provided with skip-the-line tickets to each point of interest!
Your tour will begin at the Colosseum, the historical giant which tops the list of ancient Rome's most important architectural sites. Finished in 80 AD, this monumental structure held various public spectacles and bore witness to the infamous gladiator contests. The largest amphitheater in the world, the Colosseum remains one of the Roman Empire's finest architectural achievements.
Following the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum. The center of public life in Ancient Rome, the Forum housed many of the most important structures of the ancient city. Your expert guide will hone your knowledge of the history and formation of the Ancient Roman Republic while you stand among the sprawling ruins.
Continuing on, your guide will continue departing expert knowledge as you pass under several well-known arches. First, you will pass through the arch which has inspired other triumphal arches worldwide, the Arch of Titus.
Continuing your journey, you will pass under another famous archway. The Arch of Septimus Severus, which stands at the foot of Capitoline Hill, is home to Rome's city hall. Known as Campidoglio in Italian, Capitoline is one of the seven hills on which Rome was founded.
If you are not interested in the pick-up, or if it not possible to arrange the pick-up in your accommodation (we remind you that the pick-up is available ONLY at hotels in the center of Rome, and NOT in apartments or B&Bs), you can check the tour without the pick-up service.
Further, if you are looking for a more exclusive eXPerience, you can take a look to the semi-private tour of Colosseum and Roman Forum, for groups up to 12 people, or to the private tour of Ancient Rome.
Meeting point information and local telephone numbers at your destination are included on your Confirmation Voucher.
Price and language for this tour depend on the day and the starting time of the activity.
Backpacks, trolleys and big bags are not allowed inside the Colosseum for security reasons: you have to leave them at the luggage storage.
The pick-up is provided only for the hotels located in the center of Rome, so it is important to communicate the name and address of the hotel where you are staying, to organize the service in the best way. Also, please note that the pick-up service is NOT provided for private homes and B&B. The pick-up starts 1 hour before the starting time of the activity: the exact time of your pick-up will be communicated after the booking.
The tours of 9.30 AM and 2.30 PM are carried on as monolingual tours in English, Spanish and German, and as bilingual tours in French/Portuguese. During low season, the 02.00 PM tour is monolingual English and Spanish; bilingual German and French only on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.