Rome Ancient History Guided Tour Experience

Your guided tour will begin at Piazza Venezia and introduce the Campidoglio (the House of the Mayor).
Discover the Archaeological Park: Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar.
Continue your visit with the Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings.
Walk along the Via Sacra (Sacred Road) and immerse yourself in Roman history. The main path through the Roman Forum, the Sacred Road once sparkled with festivals and triumphal processions.
Head to the Temple, which houses the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated.
Once inside the Colosseum, your expert guide will teach you about the amphitheater's bloody past, with tales of gladiators, mock sea battles, and executions.

Meeting Point

Touristation Aracoeli

Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16, 00186 Roma RM, Italy

Meet your private guided at TOURISTATION ARACOELI, Piazza D'Ara Coeli, 16.
The office is not close to the Colosseum entrance but is near Piazza Venezia. A small fountain is in front of the office. There are signs and orange flags outside.

What's included:

• Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill entry ticket
• Private guide service

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Pick up

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Colosseum

Piazza del Colosseo, 1, Rome, 00184

Explore the monumental amphitheater in the heart of Rome, which stands as a testament to the greatness of ancient Roman engineering. Your guide will tell you about the spectacular gladiator combats, sea battles, wild animal hunts, and other events which could last up to 100 days! Through their stories, you'll get a glimpse into the Roman Empire's displays of power and entertainment.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palatine Hill

Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, Rome, 00186

During this tour, you will also visit the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum (most people’s favorite part of the tour), an open-air museum of Rome's ancient political, commercial, and religious center. The Palatine Hill and Roman Forum offer an unparalleled journey through time, where the founding legends of Rome lived and left their mark in history.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included