Take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. Marvel at the beauty of ancient temples at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, and combine your experience with an optional tour of the Circus Maximus.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Private or small groups available
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 100 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the ticket line
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese
Experience
- Visit the heart of the Roman Empire with a professional guide and walk the paths of Ancient Rome's citizens and emperors
- Marvel at the beauty and history of ancient arches, gardens, temples, and basilicas
- Learn how Rome became one of the greatest Empires of all time and why it declined
- Get breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Circus Maximus
- Receive an optional detailed tour of the Circus Maximus overseeing it from the terrace of Palatine Hill
- Entrance fees to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Live professional guide
- Headsets to hear your guide clearly
- Entrance to the Colosseum
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair users
- All required protective equipment is provided
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Prepare for the activity
Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. Look for a member of staff carrying a yellow label with "Touriks" written on it. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the Colosseo metro station; please find your guides downstairs.
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- Comfortable shoes
- Passport or ID card for children
Not allowed
- Pets
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Glass objects
Know before you go
- You will need to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the activity starts
- Your guides may not be able to accommodate, reschedule, or refund late arrivals and no shows
- A moderate amount of walking is involved on this tour
- The basic option of this tour does not include the Circus Maximus or Domus Aurea experiences, unless you choose them during booking
- Strict security checks take place at the entrance of the monuments, please be aware that security-check lines are not skippable
- Drones, knives, trolleys, large backpacks, and pets are not permitted
- Participants younger than 18 years old need to carry an official ID card or passport (otherwise they may not be allowed through the security checks)