Colosseum & Roman Forum Tour with The Touring Pandas

On this tour:

· Secure your spot to visit Rome’s most popular attraction, the Colosseum.

· Join a Colosseum tour and learn about the millenary history behind this milestone of civilization.

· Walk through ancient’s Rome heart as you admire the remains of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill.

· Opt for the 'Full Tour' option to visit the Arena and stand where gladiators fought their battles.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Description

Embark on a journey through Rome’s glorious past starting with one of the jewels of the Roman Empire: the Colosseum. For two millennia, this milestone of human civilization has stood its ground at the heart of the eternal city, one of the most vibrant metropolis of modern and ancient times.

Our meeting point is next to the Via dei Fori Imperiali. The experience starts with an introduction to the history of the eternal city from the terraces that overlook the remains of ancient Rome’s political and institutional centre. Next, your guide will escort you past the ticket lines of the Colosseum to explore the amphitheater and unveil its fascinating history.

In addition to the Colosseum, your guide will also lead you through the breathtaking areas of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. The Roman Forum, located in the heart of ancient Rome, stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of ancient Rome. Its architecture and layout reflected the grandeur and power of the Roman Empire, with impressive temples, basilicas, and government buildings lining its pathways.

Third on your day will be the Palatine Hill, the most central of Rome’s Seven Hills, where according to legend, Romulus founded the city. The hill is home to impressive ruins that marvel travelers from around the globe and continues to shrink visitors’ hearts as they wander through this unique urban landscape.

Rome's Colosseum is usually fully booked several days in advance. Book early to secure your spot!

More info

Meeting point: Snack Bar Illy on Largo Corrado Ricci, 30. Your guide will be holding a sign with a The Touring Pandas logo.

End Point: Piazza del Colosseo, 1.

Included

• Guided Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English, Chinese, Korean or Japanese
• Admission to the three areas (18€ + 2€ booking fee)
• In the 'Full Tour' option: admission to the Arena Floor
• Licensed guide and radio device to follow the explanations

Not included

• Access to the arena and underground of the Colosseum (the Arena is included in the 'Full Tour' option)

Itinerary

1. Meeting point: Snack Bar Illy

Our tour starts at the Snack Bar Illy, on Largo Corrado Ricci, 30. Here you can get some refreshments before the tour starts.

2. Via dei Fori Imperiali

The terraces of this avenue offer outstanding views of the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. Here your guide will make an introduction to ancient Rome.

**3. Colosseum **

Few monuments in the globe are as impressive as Rome’s Colosseum. After almost two thousand years, this amphitheater still stands to marvel at the millions of people that visit it every year.

**4. Roman Forum **

Walking through the Roman Forum, you may have the feeling that an earthquake just shook the foundations of ancient Rome. This used to be the heart of ancient Rome political and institutional life, which set the basis for Western modern democracies.

**5. Palatine Hill **

This is the actual spot where the history of Rome began. According to the legend, it is in this hill where Remus and Romulus were fed as babies by the capitoline wolf, and where later Romulus founded the city in the year 750 BC. Not only Romulus, but then many great emperors built their houses on this hill in the center of Rome, where we can still appreciate their remains.