Rome: Colosseum and Roman Forum Private Tour

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Rome, Italy

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Leave the crowds behind and with your Skip-the-line Tickets visit the Colosseum, one of the most amazing attractions that survives from the ancient world, and the Roman Forum, the political heart of Ancient Rome with a 3-hour private tour. Standard Itinerary includes: Colosseum and Roman Forum.

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1. Colosseum
Visit the Colosseum, one of the largest structures of the ancient world, where Romans once gathered to watch the gladiator games, battles with wild beasts, and according to legend, sea battles. Discover how the Colosseum, a massive stone amphitheater which seated an estimated 60,000 spectators, was built in only 8 years. Your guide will unlock fascinating stories of the design and construction, the political benefit, the fighters, and the eventual end of the games at the Colosseum.
2. Roman Forum
At the Roman Forum, your guide will bring to life the mythology, the popular celebrations of the time, and the gods of ancient Rome, which are reflected in the star signs in contemporary astrology. Learn how the pagan holiday Saturnalia influenced the unfolding of Christmas on the 25th of December today. Listen to the story of the Lapis Niger (Latin for ‘black stone’), the most ancient Latin text ever discovered in the world - which is housed in the foundation of a column in the Forum. Discover the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. They worked in the temple for a period of 30 years under different emperors and were regarded almost as goddesses in status. Their foremost duty was maintaining the sacred fire of Vesta which represented the heart of Rome. As legend has it - as long as the sacred flame burned, Rome would endure and be victorious.
3. Arch of Constantine
Admire the view of the most important Triumphal Arch of Rome dedicated to the Famous Emperor Costantine. This Arch represents a turning point of the Roman History and Art, a dividing line between the rise of the Christians and the decline of the Roman Empire.
4. Tempio di Vesta
The Temple of Vesta (Latin Aedes Vestae; Italian: Tempio di Vesta) is an ancient edifice in Rome, Italy, located in the Roman Forum near the Regia and the House of the Vestal Virgins. The temple's most recognizable feature is its circular footprint. Since the worship of Vesta began in private homes, the architecture seems to be a reminder of its history. The extant temple used Greek architecture with Corinthian columns, marble, and a central cella. The remaining structure indicates that there were twenty Corinthian columns built on a podium fifteen meters in diameter. The roof probably had a vent at the apex to allow smoke release.
5. Piazza del Colosseo
You will walk along this Piazza in order to access the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. Nothing was added from the time of the Roman Empire, what you see, is more or less the view that the romans had in the past.
6. Foro di Cesare
The Forum of Caesar (in Latin, Forum Iulium) is a forum which is part of the so-called Imperial Forums in Rome, where the first forum of this complex to be built. The construction began at 54 a. C., and was finished at 29 a. C. by Augustus. While the Forum of Caesar, underwent some renovations in time of Trajan and the year after the fire 283 d. C. Julio Cesar spent huge sums of money made in the campaign of Gaul (60 million sesterces as Cicero, according to Suetonius 100 million) to buy the land and expropriate private and demolish the buildings they occupied the area, and had also relocated to the Curia hostility and faces. Julio Cesar sent instructed Cicero buy land that would serve to build the forum. Roman law had such power that even the emperors could go over the contracts.
7. Via dei Fori Imperiali
Admire the view of the famous Via dei Fori Imperiali, projected under the Government of Mussolini.

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Posted By : Robert_H
Alessandro was great guide. He is an architect so extremely knowledgeable about the structures. He also took great photos and had excellent advice on best photo loactions.
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 15:20:58

Posted By : Christopher_C
Francesca was amazing! She made it fun and interactive for my 2 children which went a long way after all the pictures and walking. Would recommend doing an even longer tour as there is a lot to see.
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Posted On : 2023-12-22 03:12:44

Posted By : Richard K
Our guide Rosealda was excellent. Very personable and an expert in the subject matter. A wealth of knowledge.

An experience like this is enhanced when the guide enjoys what they do.
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Posted On : 2023-12-09 01:18:51

Posted By : Tim_D
We had a very nice tour with Emanuele. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject of our tours and even had a binder of pictures, drawings and renderings of how the Colosseum and Roman Forum looked during their peak. Given his years of experience and Art History knowledge he even had information about subjects that were not technically part of our tour but was more than happy to share with us as we queried him with questions about Roman history and Art. Sometimes guides can move through the tour too quickly to make sure they cover all the topics and subjects, but we never felt rushed and still covered all the major points of interest.. and then some. 10/10 for us. Thanks1
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Posted On : 2023-12-01 12:53:26

Posted By : Margaret_M
If I could give 10 stars I would
Our guide Luigi was the best ! !! and despite the inclement weather we gained tremendous insight to the Colosseum and Forum.

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Posted On : 2023-11-28 06:18:43

Posted By : Aline_B
I was expecting the Collosseum to be fabulous and it was, but our expert guide brought the Roman Forum to life. Her extensive knowledge and story telling made this experience super special.
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Posted On : 2023-11-27 20:34:25

Posted By : shadabing1
Luigi was very knowledgeable and gave a great history lesson. There’s a true passion there for history and i loved it.

I’d say the tour is on the expensive side. I did have floor access and car pick up and drop off. And i think normally it’s not just one person. So i get it.
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Posted On : 2023-11-22 16:30:26

Posted By : Jeuarlet_M
Our guide Gianluca was fantastic! Welll worth the extra cost. vip everything- skipped to all the lines
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Posted On : 2023-11-19 13:40:37

Posted By : Matthew_W
Orella was an exceptional guide. Very knowledgeable, fun, and attentive. She loves her profession and is great at it
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Posted On : 2023-11-09 03:12:31

Posted By : Michael_H
Our tour guide Katie is a historian who is very knowledgeable and friendly. She explained the details with pictures and old photos from her iPad made the Colosseum and Roman Forum live again. We had a most wonderful time and experience. Best value for money.
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Posted On : 2023-11-02 11:48:00