Colosseum Private Tour with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Our Private Colosseum Tour is designed for history buffs and curious travelers alike, with the common thread of leaving standard tours in the dust. Not only will you have the complete attention of your guide, but you’ll also be able to customize the tour based on your preferences, which means spending more time exploring the Forum, or seeing specific areas of Palatine Hill. Whatever the case, you’ll have ample opportunity to enjoy your personal expert’s invaluable insight.

After the Colosseum, you’ll stand before the Arch of Constantine, built by Rome’s first Christian emperor in the early 4th century AD, before heading into the Roman Forum. Welcome to one of the most influential archeological sites on the planet!

With a detailed Forum visit under your belt, you’ll then walk up the Palatine Hill for sweeping views over Rome. Rome's very origins can be traced back to the top of the hill where you will enjoy wonderful panoramic shots and also relaxing silence.

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Revel in exquisite antiquity as your guide dazzles you with tales from the Roman Empire on this afternoon tour of the Colosseum. This carefully crafted itinerary also covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – without waiting in any lines - to give you a complete perspective on one of the most important civilizations in history. If you truly want to immerse yourself into the Eternal City’s 2500+ years of intriguing history, there is no better place to start than the Colosseum. The most spectacular edifice of Ancient Rome still in existence, this immortal amphitheater has a past filled with equal parts gore and glory – just like the Roman Empire itself. Over time, the boundary of history and legend may have been blurred out, but your guide will help you debunk the myths and shock you with stories even more jaw-dropping the ones you’ve seen played out on the silver screen. From wicked emperors to gruesome gladiator fights, we’ll delve right into the excitement from the get go!
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Every inch of this massive triumphal arch is covered by carvings and sculptures, making it a veritable billboard, made to advertise the achievements of Constantine in the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. Curiously, much of its decoration was cobbled together from monuments built by earlier emperors, more specifically those of Trajan, Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius. These were all men that Constantine considered to have been the great rulers of the 2nd century AD and with whom he most wanted to be associated. This triumphal landmark also acts as an everlasting testimony of the victory of Constantine and the end of persecutions against Christians.
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This was once the central hub of the sprawling empire, where the early Romans would mix and mingle throughout its glory days. As you gaze upon towering triumphal arches and the imposing remnants of senate houses and hallowed temples, you’ll be mesmerized by the stories that have transpired on this very ground. Get the inside scoop on Marc Antony and Cleopatra’s epic love story and hear the thrilling tale of the conspiracy that cost Julius Caesar his life – but also learn how the great Roman Empire slowly began to crumble towards its dramatic demise in 500 AD.
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According to Roman mythology, the Palatine Hill was the birthplace of Romulus and Remus, the twin-brothers who were suckled by a she-wolf and later became the founders of Rome. Literary sources imply that the city Romulus founded was confined primarily to this hill, where Romulus dwelt in a hut in the south-west corner, which was continually restored in his honor. This was also where very famous and rich Romans lived and where ultimately also where the Emporers chose to move their gigantic residences. Embrace the mesmerizing panoramic views and architectural remnants of this once mystical site now overtaken with lush vegetation, and take a journey through the vestiges of history to imagine the splendor and vivacity of this ancient settlement

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Posted By : adriantm79
Did the Coliseum tour on July 13. Marcello was our guide and we were impress, he is not just your tour guide, he is a HISTORY TEACHER. Marcello had dates, facts, names and if you know something about Roman history, you know that there are A LOT of dates and events. Highly recommend this company. I used also used them for the Vatican tour with John( review is separate from this) . DONT USE Get Your Guide !!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-07-15 17:47:47

Posted By : 715atulm
We had a great tour with our guide Stephana (I hope I'm spelling that right). She was very knowledgeable and did a really good job in getting us all engaged on the tour!
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Posted On : 2024-07-14 11:42:51

Posted By : Craig_K
Marcelo was a great tour guide! We learned more in 3 hours than we did in school or college. And never fell asleep once!
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 13:48:06

Posted By : Kelly_D
Had a great time and enjoyed our tour. Our guide was fabulous! Lots of interesting facts and we would recommend this tour group.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 09:20:26

Posted By : Katrina_M
Sara gave us an interesting and detailed tour of the colosseum. Sara was very thoughtful of our children and she and taught them the rich history of a magaical place. We are very happy we booked this private tour.
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 10:45:09

Posted By : Michael_P
Our tour guide Debra was incredible! She was a rock star. Knew everything, everyone, and the perfect places to go. Never want to go to the Vatican without her.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 20:40:46

Posted By : B790TLericr
We recently did this tour with Carlotta, and she was awesome! Very knowledgeable, and courteous, making the whole tour fun and a delight. We will miss you Carlotta!
Darcy (cornacello :) ) & Eric

(Note: You will be doing alot of walking, stair climbing etc so I would not recommend this tour for anyone who has a walking disability)
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Posted On : 2024-04-22 15:07:47

Posted By : Richard_H
Alessia was the best tour guide out of all our numerous tours in Italy. So knowledgeable and passionate about the history and archeological sites we walked through.
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Posted On : 2024-04-21 03:27:20

Posted By : delaramotlagh
Valentina was a gem and guided the tour at our pace. We really loved the history she shared during the day. Her passion and knowledge made the experience even better! Thank you Valentina for taking such great care of us!
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 01:52:18

Posted By : Sydney_B
The Colosseum was a location I always wanted to go to growing up as a kid in the USA. To be able to achieve that with my wife on our honeymoon was absolutely incredible! Our amazing guide Carlotta gave us a tour that we will never forget. She provided us with so much incredible history and we learned a great deal not only of the Colosseum but of The Forum and Palatine Hill! This easily delivered as one of the best experiences of our trip!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 03:20:19