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Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up

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Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Colosseum and Forum
Colosseum Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
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On average, this is booked 30 (0) days in advance.
2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover ancient Rome with our expert-guided tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill. Step into history as knowledgeable guides bring the Eternal City to life. Marvel at architectural wonders, immerse in rich history, and create lasting memories. Secure your spot for a 3-hour journey through Rome's heart. Explore the Colosseum, where echoes of gladiatorial battles linger. Uncover secrets of the Roman Empire at the Roman Forum. Ascend Palatine Hill, delve into mythological origins, and admire panoramic views. Limited to 20 participants for an intimate experience.

What's Included

  • Option for meeting point
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Drop-off
  • Meals and beverages
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Meeting and Pickup

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Be ready 45 minutes before departure in the hotel lobby (60 minutes for non-central hotels). Ask the reception or contact our booking office for information regarding service feasibility/coverage verification. If your hotel is not covered, please reach the meeting point on your own.Meeting point: If the pick-up service does not cover your hotel: COLLE OPPIO PARK - VIA DELLE TERME DI TITO, CORNER OF VIA NICOLA SALVI, INSIDE THE PARK.

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Palatine Hill

The Palatine Hill is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome and is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire.". It stands 40 metres above the Roman Forum, looking down upon it on one side, and upon the Circus Maximus on the other. From the time of Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Included

Arch of Constantine (pass by)

The Roman triumph (triumphus) was a civil ceremony and religious rite of ancient Rome, held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the success of a military commander who had led Roman forces to victory in the service of the state or, originally and traditionally, one who had successfully completed a foreign war.
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Colosseum

The Colosseum or Coliseum also known as the Anfiteatro Flavio or Colosseo, is an oval amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of travertine, tuff, and brick-faced concrete, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built. The Colosseum is situated just east of the Roman Forum.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Via Sacra (pass by)

The Via Sacra (Latin: Via Sacra) (Sacred Road) was the main street of ancient Rome, leading from the top of the Capitoline Hill, through some of the most important religious sites of the Forum (where it is the widest street), to the Colosseum.
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Foro Romano

The Roman Forum, also known by its Latin name Forum Romanum (Italian: Foro Romano), is a rectangular forum (plaza) surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient government buildings at the center of the city of Rome. Citizens of the ancient city referred to this space, originally a marketplace, as the Forum Magnum, or simply the Forum.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Via dei Fori Imperiali (pass by)

The Via dei Fori Imperiali (formerly Via dei Monti, then Via dell'Impero) is a road in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, that runs in a straight line from the Piazza Venezia to the Colosseum. Its course takes it over parts of the Forum of Trajan, Forum of Augustus and Forum of Nerva, parts of which can be seen on both sides of the road. Since the 1990s, there has been a great deal of archeological excavation on both sides of the road, as significant Imperial Roman relics remain to be found underneath it.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.53 out of 5 stars based on 382 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Option for meeting point.
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person).
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person).
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
  • Transportation.
  • Professional guide and wireless audio headsets.
  • Guided tour of Colosseum & Archaeological area.
The following is NOT included:
  • Drop-off.
  • Meals and beverages.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Ancient Rome Guided Tour: Colosseum, Forum and Palatine & Pick Up is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for D-Day Discovery: American & British sectors, 2-Day tour for 5-8 P will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Option for meeting point
  • Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Entrance to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide and wireless audio headsets
  • Guided tour of Colosseum & Archaeological area
  • Drop-off
  • Meals and beverages

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • If you have a pacemaker you will need to show a certificate, otherwise you will not be admitted without being screened
  • Not recommended for individuals with impaired mobility
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Mandatory to provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
  • May be operated by a multilingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • It is mandatory to bring your passport or ID card on the day of the tour
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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