Colosseum and Roman Forum – Icon of Rome

Step back in time as your expert guide brings to life the most important temples and shrines of the Roman Forum. Walk through the Colosseum in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators who killed and survived—or died—for the entertainment of the masses.

Highlights

• Skip-the-line access means you bypass queues at the Colosseum, Roman Forum
• So many takeaways! Learn the meaning of “Caput Mundi,” what’s all the fuss about a she-wolf, and did all roads really lead to Rome?
• Walk in the footsteps of Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero and more

Description

Meet your guide and enjoy fast track entry to the Colosseum, the Roman icon built in 72 AD that was once able to seat more than 50,000 spectators. Once inside, gaze down at the arena floor while your guide paints an accurate picture of the gladiator games that took place in the Roman empire’s greatest venue, helping you to decipher between fact, fiction, and the images portrayed by big-screen Hollywood blockbusters.

Outside the arena, travel even further back in time as you enter the Roman Forum, the true heart of ancient Rome, with monuments dating as far back as the 7th century BC. Learn of the legendary founding of Rome on the Palatine Hill and how a she-wolf rescued and nursed the young twins Romulus (legendary first king of Rome) and Remus after they washed up on the banks of the Tiber River. Hear how these famous twins paved the way for tyrants, emperors, and caesars who declared themselves gods throughout the rise and fall of the Roman empire.

Know before you book

• This is a walking tour
• Due to the route covered and/or the means of transportation used, it is not possible to participate in this tour using a wheelchair, scooter, or other aid. Please contact us to inquire about customized tour options for guests with mobility challenges
• Max group size: 20

Know before you go

• No large bags or backpacks will be allowed into the Colosseum
• Tour departs rain or shine
• An official form of ID is required to enter the Colosseum
• Remember to bring a hat, sunblock, and water on hot summer days

Cancellation Policy

• Tours depart rain or shine unless otherwise specified.
• All cancellations must be received in writing. Tours and passes will be refunded if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time, however the following penalties apply:
• For tours entering the Vatican Museums and/or the Colosseum (venues where tickets are non-refundable) a penalty of $30 per person will be retained for each venue.
• No refunds will be made for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice or failure to arrive at the meeting point on time (no-show).