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Skip-the-Line Tour of Rome Colosseum and Forums with Local Guide

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Rome, IT
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Skip-the-Line Tour of Rome Colosseum and Forums with Local Guide

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Rome, IT
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Experience the wonders of Ancient Rome with a Skip-the-Line Tour of the Rome Colosseum and Forums. Join a local expert guide and bypass the long entrance lines to explore the most famous ruins of the city. Immerse yourself in history as you visit iconic landmarks such as the Arch of Constantine, the Temple of Julius Caesar, and the Senate House. Discover the secrets of the Vestal Virgins, marvel at the Tryumphal Arches, and soak in the beauty of the Basilicas and Temples. While the tour does not include the undergrounds and 3rd tier of the Colosseum, you'll have the opportunity to explore other areas of the Amphitheatre and the Roman Forum. This 3-hour adventure promises to be fun, informative, and unforgettable. Don't miss out on this must-do experience in Rome!

About this experience

  • Non Refundable There is no return, refund or cancellation possible with this product
  • Admission Included
  • 3 hours
  • Suitable for 2-12 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Skip the long entrance lines
  • Explore famous ruins of Ancient Rome
  • Learn about gladiators and spectacles
  • Walk through palaces and gardens
  • Visit the main square and political buildings
  • Local guide
  • Professional art historian guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

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Introduction

Experience the wonders of Ancient Rome with the Skip-the-Line Tour of the Rome Colosseum and Forums. Led by a local expert guide, this 3-hour tour will take you on a captivating journey through history, exploring the most famous ruins of Ancient Rome. Skip the long entrance lines and delve into the fascinating world of the Colosseum, the Arch of Constantine, the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Triumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, and the Temples of Saturn and Concord.

What to expect?

During this immersive tour, you can expect to learn about the birthplace of modern civilization and the capital of the Roman Empire. Inside the Colosseum, you will discover the arena, the seating levels, and other incredible remains that make this iconic monument famous worldwide. The small-group setting, limited to a maximum of 12 people, ensures an intimate and personalized experience. This tour is suitable for all ages and is especially enjoyable for history buffs and families with kids.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone fascinated by the rich history of Ancient Rome. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, the Skip-the-Line Tour of the Rome Colosseum and Forums provides a comprehensive exploration of these iconic landmarks. Families with children will find this tour particularly engaging, as the guide brings history to life with captivating storytelling and interactive anecdotes.

Why book this?

Booking this tour allows you to make the most of your visit to Rome by avoiding long entrance lines and gaining insider knowledge from a local expert guide. Not only will you bypass the crowds, but you will also have the opportunity to explore areas of the Colosseum and Roman Forum that are often overlooked by other tours. Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, and stories of Ancient Rome, gaining a deeper understanding of this remarkable civilization.

Good to know

This tour has a meeting point at the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit, making it easily accessible for all participants. Your guide will have a sign with your name, ensuring a smooth start to your tour. The duration of the tour is 180 minutes, providing ample time to explore each site without feeling rushed. Please note that this tour does not include access to the undergrounds or the 3rd tier of the Colosseum. However, the comprehensive itinerary ensures that you will still have a memorable and fulfilling experience.

Reviews

Guests who have taken the Skip-the-Line Tour of the Rome Colosseum and Forums rave about the exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm of the local expert guides. Visitors appreciate the seamless organization of the tour, allowing them to fully immerse themselves in the historical wonders of Ancient Rome. Reviews consistently highlight the engaging storytelling and the guides' ability to bring the past to life. Overall, guests express their satisfaction and gratitude for this unforgettable experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Colosseum

Skip the entrance lines and take a 3 hour small-group (max 12 people) guided tour of the Colosseum and visit the glorious remains of Ancient Rome, birthplace of modern civilization and capital of the Roman Empire. You will go inside the Colosseum and see the arena, seating levels and other amazing places and remains that make this building the most famous monument in the world! You will learn about the spectators past-times, the gladiators combats, the spectacles management and other great facts and curiosities. Kids would love it too!

Admission Included

Palatine Hill

Listen to the astonishing accounts of fearless leaders, epic heroines, and infamous tyrants while walking through their palaces and gardens! Get rid of maps, audioguides and every other annoying tool and follow our top-rated guide on this memorable tour of Ancient Rome. We will visit all the major historic sites without standing in the entrance lines and without rushing!.

Admission Included

Roman Forum

The tour also includes a detailed visit of the Roman Forum. It was the main square, the main assembly location for the Roman population. Here will will see the Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Tryumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, the Temples of Saturn and Concord and other famous religious and political buildings.

Admission Included

Reviews

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5 (8)

Julie_G

Paola was a knowledgeable, professional, interesting guide and I had a fantastic time. Worth every penny.

Paula d

Francesco was an amazing tour guide. He took his time to explain everything and give us all the highlights of ancient Rome. I highly recommend this private tour!

FarAway649269

Our local guide was extremely knowledgeable. We loved her pride and enthusiasm for Rome and its history.

Stacey P

A friend and I did this Colosseum/Forum tour with Francesco recently, and it was fantastic! We had hoped to do the ‘Rome in a Day’ tour, but All Saints Day made it impossible for us to get Vatican tickets. This was a great substitute. Francesco met us at the Colosseum Metro station. (Tip: if you walk or take a taxi, you may end up at the upper exit to the Metro station - all you need to do is enter the Metro doors and walk down a few steps to find your guide.) He then led us on a friendly, thorough tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and the Forum. It was like having a particularly knowledgeable friend with us for the journey. At the end Francesco left us on our own to explore additional parts of the Forum, making sure that we knew how to get back to our hotel. Highly recommend!

gittlemj

The first tour we went in was The Vatican and it was fabulous! We learned so much from Tommaso! He was engaging, allowed us enough time to see all the amazing sites but got us right past the lines with no waiting! Our second tour was also with Tomas at the Colosseum! We ended up having a private tour - just the 3 of us and again he did an amazing job. We were able to ask all our questions and see so many interesting parts of the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. We would highly recommend these professional and informative tours!

Sabrina G

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun for my 9 year old and us! We would book with them again!

Betty H

We booked this Small Group Tour via Trip Adviser before we went to Rome & are so glad we did. When we arrived at the meeting point we realised it would be just our tour guide Francesco & the 2 of us!! Francesco was very informative, he really knew his stuff, & really entertaining. 3 hours of fascinating facts & good fun. Do not hesitate to book this tour, thoroughly recommend. Thank you Francesco for a great morning !

jdbrannan

We had a wonderful tour of the Vatican and Sistine Chapel on one day with Francesco and Tommaso and the Colosseum and Forum with Sara and Irene on the next day (in the rain). We had university students with us and they were so inspired by their presentations. All 4 guides were excellent! I can't thank you enough for your knowledge and patience. We will be back next year and will certainly book again.
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2024-04-26 15:15