Colosseum and Roman Forum Sightseeing Area Walking Tour

4.9
2 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • A totally new way to interpret history
  • Ancient Roman archeological sites
  • Licensed guide
  • Panoramic views of the Colosseum and Roman Forum (no entry)

✗ Not Included

  • It's a tip-based tour. The guides work for your tips alone.
  • The tour doesn't include the entrance ticket to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Internal visit of Colosseum and Forum is not included. All the monuments are seen from outside.

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
The ruins of Ancient Roman temples and Pompey's court. The place where Julius Caesar was assassinated.
2
Stop 2
The Insula dell'Ara Coeli reveals how ancient Romans lived in multi-story apartments nearly 2,000 years ago. Tucked beside Capitoline Hill, it’s a rare and captivating peek into Rome’s earliest urban lifestyle.
3
Stop 3
Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, is a stunning Renaissance square on Capitoline Hill, with an iconic oval design and a bronze statue of Marcus Aurelius at its heart.
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Stop 4
Marcus Aurelius, the philosopher-emperor of Rome, is renowned for his wisdom, discipline, and writings in Meditations, where he reflects on Stoic principles. His reign (161-180 AD) is remembered as a golden age of stability and intellect, embodying the ideals of a thoughtful and just ruler.
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Stop 5
The Roman Forum, once the vibrant heart of ancient Rome, is filled with the ruins of temples, arches, and marketplaces where daily life and politics thrived. Today, it stands as a breathtaking window into the grandeur and complexity of the Roman Empire.
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Stop 6
Augustus, Rome's first emperor, transformed the Republic into an Empire and ushered in the Pax Romana, a period of unprecedented peace and stability.
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Stop 7
Trajan’s Market, an ancient multi-level complex, is often considered the world’s first shopping mall, with over 150 shops and offices. Built around 110 AD, its impressive arches and corridors showcase Rome’s architectural ingenuity and bustling commerce during the empire’s height.
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Stop 8
Constantine the Great, Rome’s first Christian emperor, reshaped the empire by establishing Constantinople as a new capital and endorsing Christianity.
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Stop 9
The Colosseum, Rome's iconic amphitheater, once hosted brutal gladiatorial combat and grand spectacles for up to 80,000 spectators.

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
The meeting point is in Piazza dei Calcari, in front of Torre del Papito. The guide will hold a tour sign with the name of the tour.
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End Point
The tour ends in front of the Colosseum. It's a very well connected spot with buses and metro.

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Good to Know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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