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Roman Forum Tour: Explore Ancient Heart
3.8
58 Ratings
Roma
Experience the Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Tour. Walk through the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Skip the line and immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome!
Experience the Colosseum Underground Tour with Arena Floor and Ancient Rome Tour. Walk through the iconic Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with an expert guide. Skip the line and immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Roman Forum - Begin your journey at the Roman Forum, the lively heart of ancient Roman civilization. Explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and government structures that once defined this dynamic center. Imagine Roman citizens engaging in trade, political discussions, and daily rituals as you walk the same cobblestone streets that once felt the…
- Roman Forum - Begin your journey at the Roman Forum, the lively heart of ancient Roman civilization. Explore the ruins of temples, basilicas, and government structures that once defined this dynamic center. Imagine Roman citizens engaging in trade, political discussions, and daily rituals as you walk the same cobblestone streets that once felt the steps of emperors and senators. Our experienced guides will take you back in time, creating vivid images of the bustling marketplace, the splendor of imperial parades, and the historical events that took place within these magnificent ruins.
- Palatine Hill - Climb Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome’s emperors, and enjoy the stunning panoramic views of the Eternal City. With its strategic position overlooking Rome, the Palatine served as a retreat for emperors from the city’s chaos. Discover the expansive grounds of the imperial palaces, decorated with detailed frescoes and lavish architecture. Your guide will share the history of this royal enclave, providing insights into the luxurious lifestyle of Rome’s elite and the political intrigues that shaped the empire’s fate.
- Domus Tiberiana - This imperial residence, located on Palatine Hill, offers a unique chance to enter the private world of emperors. Appreciate the well-preserved architecture, admire the detailed frescoes on the walls, and understand the historical importance of this hidden treasure. The recently unveiled Domus Tiberiana provides a new perspective on the luxury and elegance that defined the living spaces of Rome’s imperial family.
What's Included
- Imperial Palaces
- Curia Iulia
- The Domus Tiberiana
- Santa Maria Antiqua
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill SUPER tickets
- Audio guide – Bring your own headset
- Imperial Palaces
- Curia Iulia
- The Domus Tiberiana
- Santa Maria Antiqua
- Roman Forum and Palatine Hill SUPER tickets
- Audio guide – Bring your own headset
What's Not Included
- Colosseum Entrance
- Tour Guide
- Colosseum Entrance
- Tour Guide
Additional Information
Travel back in time and delve into the core of the Roman Empire on an unforgettable adventure through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With the Forum SUPER ticket, gain exclusive entry to newly reopened attractions, including the stunning Domus Tiberiana.
Avoid the lengthy queues and immerse yourself in history. Rome’s ticket lines can be daunting,…
Travel back in time and delve into the core of the Roman Empire on an unforgettable adventure through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With the Forum SUPER ticket, gain exclusive entry to newly reopened attractions, including the stunning Domus Tiberiana.
Avoid the lengthy queues and immerse yourself in history. Rome’s ticket lines can be daunting, particularly in the summer heat. However, with pre-booked admission, skip the wait and tread in the footsteps of ancient Rome’s emperors, senators, and citizens.
Savor the experience at your own pace with an audio guide, unveiling the tales and splendor of this ancient civilization. Prepare to discover the power and magnificence of Rome like never before!
- Please arrive 15 minutes earlier and bring a valid ID
- Avoid bringing large purses, bags, or backpacks
Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 23
Piazza del Colosseo
Please meet us at the (green souvenir kiosk) outside the lower-level exit of COLOSSEO
METRO. Our staff will be holding an "Empire Tour" sign.
Please arrive 15 minutes before, and remember to bring a valid ID. Thank you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.8
(58 Ratings)
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Wanderer702308
Mar 20, 2025
Holidays - It was a wonderful experience, kind and qualified staff. I recommend it. Sam was amazing. if you want to experience the colosseum at its best, this agency is the best.
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G2465cssarae
Mar 8, 2025
Friendly, good communication, accommodating - Due to an unavoidable mishap with my tour leader getting injured, my tour was actually cancelled and completely refunded. However, I was notified of this the night before by a friendly employee named Sam who I met at the appointed time the next day. He gave me the ticket that I purchased electronically along with a downloaded audio guide which he helped me load on my phone and gave me a quick tutorial. I still went to the Forum and Palatine Hill just as planned! It really worked out for me as I’m usually unhappy in a tour group going at other people’s pace anyhow. When I got to the House of Augustus and House of Livia, which needed a Super ticket, not standard, I wasn’t sure if I could get in, but whoop!! I had the Super Ticket and was able to see those great sites! So…I was helped by a super friendly employee, got a refund, and still saw everything I wanted to see. I don’t have a problem with that. :)
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Chastity_b
Jun 21, 2024
Fire - in many ways! - What a great tour. Aside from it being 100 degrees (Fahrenheit), Sarah Gildea made the tour fun. Being that Sarah lived in the US and in our neighboring state, she provided humor and education to the entire tour. Our kids (late teens and early 20s) also enjoyed Sarah’s witty humor and educational facts. The only downside to the tour was that the tour company cancelled the underground portion of the tour. I’m sure Sarah would have made that engaging as well. If you do this tour, be prepared to do a lot of walking, which for us was a good thing.
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Frances_s
Jun 24, 2024
Very confusing - We almost missed the tour we were looking for empire tour and the you’re guide was holdin up a city you’re sign very confusing for the customers!! Then no one knew where the meeting place was because there were no signs again very confusing
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Cortneytyler_s
Jun 10, 2024
Memorable on so many levels! - the magnificence of it all! The guid e was good and she was quick to move us in ut of thousands of people.
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Artman_ori
Jul 18, 2025
Too crowded - Even more crowded than Roman times, compounded with construction through the city and the city made for a poor visit. Should the authorities modulate the number of visitors it would go a long way towards make the visit experience much better.
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Bleedblue72
Jun 26, 2024
Expert Guide but may not get what you your whole experience. - The only negative issue was that the underground portion was canceled due to overlooking. Not sure how the tickets were distributed but other people were able to go.
Sarah was our tour guide and she is absolutely fantastic. It quickly became evident that she knows her stuff as it quickly became information overload...in a great way. We walked out knowing everything we needed to know about Ancient Rome Palentine Hill and the Colesseum.
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Stephen_j
Apr 10, 2025
Do NOT book this tour!! - Overpriced and disingenuous advertising.
We had no data on our phones to access the audio guide. It’s totally self guided and no skip the line. Extremely inconvenient as well.
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Aborik
Apr 9, 2025
Misleading information by Viator. - We, 4 adults were shocked to find out that it is an audio tour and NO live guide would accompany the tour. It was not clear from Viator description at all. In order to download the audio guide you need to have WhatsApp on your phone. It is very complicated to use audio guide. Information is very limited.
We were not able to start the tour bc of King Charles visit. All entrances were closed even the agent assured us that would be able to get through. After we waited for more than an hour we had to leave and never used the tickets. Would request refund.
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Sameenatalwar
Jun 20, 2024
Colloseum was what I was looking forward to the most - We were looking forward to the history of the magnificent colosseum told to us with interesting stories and what not . I felt the whole trip my guide was just counting everyone and counting tickets and just talking with nothing interesting to say . I did not enjoy myself at all .
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