Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Panoramic Views Tour
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Rome, Italy
160 to 180 minutes (approx.)
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Overview
Explore the heart of ancient Rome at your own pace.
Start from the entrance to the Roman Forum at Trajan's Column and enjoy visiting the markets and the splendid Trajan's Column. After passing through an underground tunnel, you reach the Forum of Julius Caesar. Over the centuries, the emperors have left their mark with impressive buildings for different uses and destinations, making this place unique for the quality and quantity of monuments present.
Walk through the rooms of the Domus Tiberina and reach the Palatine Hill on which Rome was founded in 753 BC. From the top of the hill, enjoy the spectacular views and admire the ruins of the Imperial Palaces. Walk on the 2,500-year-old Via Sacra and pass the Arch of Titus to reach the Arch of Constantine and admire the best-preserved part of the Colosseum. Discover the secrets, history, and construction techniques of this building and the stories of the bloody and spectacular fights between gladiators, wild animals, and naval battles.
What's Included
- Multilingual audioguide in English/Chinese/German/French/Italian/Spanish with 44 points of interest
- Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
- Skip the line Tickets Trajan Forum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features
- Self Audio Guided Tour APP
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Colosseum Tickets
Meeting Location
Meeting point
Via Labicana
00184 Roma RM, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
End point
Piazza del Colosseo
00184 Roma RM, Italy
The tour will end in the area outside the Colosseum.
What To Expect
Foro di Traiano
It was obtained by cutting the Quirinale and the Campidoglio slopes, connected by a mountain saddle. The excavation works were probably started under Domitian, in parallel with the arrangement of the Forum of Nerva. The undertaking, which had to be interrupted after the death of this emperor, murdered in a conspiracy in 96 AD, was continued by Trajan and financed with the booty obtained from the conquest of Dacia (now Romania), conducted in two subsequent military campaigns (101 -102 and 105-106 AD) and ended with the defeat and submission of the Dacians and the death of their king Decebalus. The architect of the work was Apollodorus of Damascus, a military engineer who had accompanied the emperor in the victorious war.
The plan of Trajan's Forum was more articulated and complex than that of its predecessors: it included a vast square flanked by porticoes with exedras behind them, dominated on one side by the imposing Basilica Ulpia, behind which stood the Trajan's Column.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Colonna Traiana
Trajan's Column narrates in images the two military campaigns of 101-102 and 105-106 AD. with which the emperor Trajan (98-117 AD) conquered Dacia, mainly corresponding to present-day Romania. Thanks to the extraordinary war booty, Trajan was able to build the most majestic of the Forums of Rome, which took its name from him and was inaugurated in 112 AD. The Column was erected in the center of a courtyard delimited by the monumental entrance to the Forum by the Basilica Ulpia and by the two libraries to the east and west.
It rests on a base decorated with bas-reliefs depicting stacks of weapons. The shaft, 100 Roman feet high (30 meters), is composed of 17 colossal rocks of white Carrara marble, with a diameter of almost 4 meters. Inside is a spiral staircase of 185 steps leading to the top. The frieze is arranged around the shaft, imagined as a spirally wrapped scroll, approximately 200 meters long in total and densely animated with scenes with about 2,500 characters.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Roman Forum
Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, the most important forum in ancient Rome, is situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.
Among the structures surviving in whole or in part are the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of the Deified Caesar, the Mamertine Prison, the Curia (senate house), the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Romulus, the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Cloaca Maxima.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Palatine Hill
The Palatine Hill, (/ˈpælətaɪn/; Latin: Collis Palatium or Mons Palatinus; Italian: Palatino [palaˈtiːno]) which is the centremost of the Seven Hills of Rome, is one of the most ancient parts of the city and has been called "the first nucleus of the Roman Empire." The site is now mainly a large open-air museum while the Palatine Museum houses many finds from the excavations here and from other ancient Italian sites.Imperial palaces were built here, starting with Augustus. Before imperial times the hill was mostly occupied by the houses of the rich.The hill originally had two summits separated by depression; the highest part was called Palatium and the other Germalus (or Cermalus). Using the Forma Urbis its perimeter enclosed 63 acres (25 ha); while the Regional Catalogues of the 4th century enclose 131 acres (53 ha).
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Arch of Constantine
The Arch of Constantine is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m (85 ft) wide and 7.4 m (24 ft) deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m (24 ft) by 3.4 m (11 ft) each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete riveted in marble.
Though dedicated to Constantine, much of the sculptural decoration consists of reliefs and statues removed from earlier triumphal monuments dedicated to Trajan (98–117), Hadrian (117–138) and Marcus Aurelius (161)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Colosseum
Your guide will show you the best-preserved part of the Colosseum, entertain you with tales of sea battles, and tell you about the Gladiator's combats and animal fights. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood-lust was met. Called by the ancient Romans "Anphitheatrum Flavlum" (Flavian Amphitheatre), the Colosseum is the most famous and impressive monument of ancient Rome and the largest amphitheater in the world.
The name is undoubtedly linked to the large size of the building but derives above all from the fact that nearby, there was a colossal statue of Nero and bronze.
In 1990, the Colosseum, along with all the historical centre of Rome, the Vatican extraterritorial zones in Italy and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, while in July 2007 was included among the New seven Wonders of the World.
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Domus Tiberiana
Roman Forum The new Museum of the Roman Forum The House of the Vestals Palatine Palatine Museum Nymphaeum of the Rain Domus Tiberiana Museum of the Domus Tiberiana Deposits on Display 2024The first true Imperial residence.
With the consolidation of the power of the Julio-Claudian family during the course of the 1st century AD, the private home of Tiberius Claudius Nero (father of the future emperor Nero) in which Germanicus, Claudius and Caligula (who was killed in a cryptoporticus of the domus in 41 AD) also lived, following the devastating fire of 64 AD, began its transformation into a true imperial palace.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- At the time of booking, travelers must provide their full name and date of birth. Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- For the Self Audio Guided Tour Option,s Smartphones to download the App for the audioguide must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley, knives, selfie sticks
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Roman Forum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Roman Forum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Changes on the bookings will not be accepted within 24hrs of the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Pets are not allowed, unless they have a service animal certification
- The Management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one group ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we are not able to give tickets to late arrivals that missed the tour!
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later 48 hours from the day of the tour
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please note that the service includes an exterior tour of Colosseum.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Panoramic Views Tour?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-20905P153
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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What is the cancellation policy for the Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Panoramic Views Tour?
A:Apr 2025
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- Multilingual audioguide in English/Chinese/German/French/Italian/Spanish with 44 points of interest.
- Unlimited use for the duration of your stay.
- Skip the line Tickets Trajan Forum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum.
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features.
- Self Audio Guided Tour APP.
The following is NOT included:
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Gratuities (recommended).
- Colosseum Tickets.
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Panoramic Views Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Rome Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill Panoramic Views Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Multilingual audioguide in English/Chinese/German/French/Italian/Spanish with 44 points of interest
- Unlimited use for the duration of your stay
- Skip the line Tickets Trajan Forum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and Imperial Forum
- Unlimited access to all self-guided features
- Self Audio Guided Tour APP
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Colosseum Tickets
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- At the time of booking, travelers must provide their full name and date of birth. Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and/or don't match the one on your ID.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- For the Self Audio Guided Tour Option,s Smartphones to download the App for the audioguide must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- Forbidden objects inside the Roman Forum: bottles and glasses containers, alcoholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley, knives, selfie sticks
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Roman Forum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Roman Forum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
- Changes on the bookings will not be accepted within 24hrs of the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- Pets are not allowed, unless they have a service animal certification
- The Management does not distribute individual tickets. We will have one group ticket for the entire group. For this reason, we are not able to give tickets to late arrivals that missed the tour!
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later 48 hours from the day of the tour
- Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 20 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
- Please note that the service includes an exterior tour of Colosseum.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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