Colosseum + Roman Forum

September 27

Transfer pick up time: 8:15 am

Tour Start time: 9:00 am

Trip details:

Company: Tours by Locals

Guide: Alessandra S.

Phone number: +393339824594

Tour start time: 9:00 am

Meet up Location: Caffe Roma, Via Del Colosseo 31

Tour Length: 3 Hours 30 Minutes

Itinerary:

This immersive tour of ancient Rome begins at the impressive Arch of Constantine, a triumphal monument celebrating imperial victory. From there, you’ll explore the iconic Colosseum, including its first and second tiers, with the option to step onto the Arena Floor for a closer look at where gladiators once fought. The journey continues to Palatine Hill, where you’ll discover the remains of imperial residences such as the Domus Augustana and Domus Flavia. You’ll also enjoy sweeping views from terraces overlooking the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum, including the Severan Arcade and the Domus Tiberiana. The tour then moves into the heart of ancient civic life at the Roman Forum, where temples, basilicas, and triumphal arches reveal the grandeur of the empire. Highlights include the Arch of Titus, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Basilica of Maxentius. The experience concludes at the Curia, once the seat of the Roman Senate, offering a powerful glimpse into the political life of ancient Rome.

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