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 : Mindy_W
The tour guide was knowledgeable and did a great job! She also had pictures as well of what things used to look like and that helped us visualize what it must have been like back in the day. I’m glad we spent the extra for the skip the lines private tour. Just a tip the tour does NOT include a ride back to where you are staying, so plan accordingly.
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Posted On : 2024-06-29 05:34:10

Posted By : Kelly_R
The tour was fantastic our tour guide was perfect she led us through all the must see spots at the Colosseum and Forum while avoiding crowds and providing a very personal tour. Do not sleep on these private tours if you splurge on anything this is what to splurge on. Don't be stuck listening through a pair of headphones on an impersonal 20 person tour this tour will bring you right inside Italian history guided by a local and exceed all your expectations. Just book it you will not be disappointed.
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Posted On : 2024-06-28 12:59:30

Posted By : maryaV3085QW
Great views from top street
Steps to walk down/up are wide spiral so take care. Walking around gives good views. Did not go inside and its free. Lots of sites around the coliseum to see and they're free so good value.
Worth visiting at night ⁹
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 17:27:12

Posted By : J_L
Maria was excellent. She knew her stuff really well but presenting the data and all the rich information in her head in an engaging and interesting way. Would do any tour with her!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 08:09:55

Posted By : Gabriel_S
Siriki our guide was great - part time archeologist and extremely knowledgeable. Also very good with our young kids who were pretty tired and annoying - so A+. The drive to/from the colosseum was also great.
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 07:05:42

Posted By : travelbird60763
Rosalina C was amazing tour guide. Knowledgeable, energetic and friendly- she gave us a wonderful afternoon. Highly recommend. Exceeded our expectations.
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 12:33:28

Posted By : Robert_K
We had a wonderful time on our tour with Rosie, and her knowledge of the colosseum and surrounding area was astounding! Rosie put us at ease during our tour as the Colosseum and Roman Forum can be overwhelming to take in and appreciate in the time we had. Thank you Rosie, for an amazing time together and we recommend this tour for those looking for an amazing experience!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 17:48:45

Posted By : Joseph_G
Giulia was great! Very nice and knowledgeable. The Colosseum was amazing. Highly recommend visiting the floor.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 14:51:07

Posted By : Stephanie_H
Amazing experience with our very knowledgeable guide, Rafaella! We learned so much and really enjoyed this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 13:13:08

Posted By : Beatriz_W
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and she tried to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 16:13:42