Coliseum and Ancient Rome – skip the line

General information

Destination	Category
Rome, Italy	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Step back in time to the glorious days of Ancient Rome and imagine how life was in days gone by as you visit the city’s most iconic monuments.

HIGHLIGHTS:


* Skip the line entry

* Visit the Colosseum in the company of an expert guide

* Head up Oppian Hill for spectacular views over the ancient city


We begin our tour on Oppian Hill, one of the famous “Seven Hills” that offers great views of the Colosseum, the most famous of all Rome’s landmarks and the centre of the ancient city. Walk down the hill taking in the surrounding vistas towards the Colosseum. Here we skip the line and fast track past the crowds to start our guided tour. As you explore the remains of this wonderful Amphitheatre, you official guide will bring the scene to life with exciting recollections of days long ago, when Gladiators fought for their lives in front of baying crowds.

Moving on we shall make a short stop at the Arch of Constantine, which spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by Emperors when returning to the city in triumph. From here we go to the most famous of Rome’s hills, Palatine Hill. Have your camera ready for the superb views of the Forum and Nero’s Circus Maximus where spectacular chariot races were held. Then we go down to walk along the Via Sacra or Sacred Way which crosses Forum and was part of the ceremonial route taken by the Emperors.

Our tour ends with a visit to the temple where we find the altar dedicated to Julius Cesar and where today visitors still lay flowers and light candles.


Meeting/ Pick up point: Above the 2nd floor of the Metro B (Blue Line) stop “Colosseo”. Upon exiting the turnstiles of the Metro take an immediate right to the escalator/stairs. Upstairs above the metro there is a small square. We highly recommend you consult a map before leaving for the meeting point.
Duration: 3 hours.
Others: Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the departure of the tour. This tour is not suitable for those with walking disabilities.
Extra measures may be implemented at some venues due to heightened global security. As a result, we may experience delays in getting through mandatory security checks when entering these venues. Extra measures may also restrict the size of bags that can be brought inside. To avoid disruptions or possible denied entry, we strongly suggest that you avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks on your tour. The Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities in which to store such items.