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Rome Colosseum Tour with Roman Forums and other Famous Must-See Ancient Sites
Package Details
Destination:
Roma, Lazio, Italy
Duration: 3 hours
Price:
$307.54
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When in Rome do as the Romans they say, let’s meet at colossus then!
Many know that the real name of this iconic building is Flavian Amphitheater then why we all call it Colosseum?
The most widely accepted explanation asserts that the name derives by the Colossus of Nero , a 30-metre (98 ft) bronze statue that the Emperor Nero created in the vestibule of his Domus Aurea, the statue was eventually moved to a spot outside the amphitheater, which became known, by its proximity to the Colossus, as the Colosseum.
After a comprehensive visit of the Colosseum, we will climb up to the Palatine Hill. A hill bursting with historical significance, here is where Rome was founded, and its glorious legacy continued when Emperor’s chose the location to build their palaces.
Walking we will reach the heart of the Roman Forum the actual heart of the Empire.
Our expert tour guide will be able to unveil of the secrets and curiosities, distinguishing real facts from myths.
Many know that the real name of this iconic building is Flavian Amphitheater then why we all call it Colosseum?
The most widely accepted explanation asserts that the name derives by the Colossus of Nero , a 30-metre (98 ft) bronze statue that the Emperor Nero created in the vestibule of his Domus Aurea, the statue was eventually moved to a spot outside the amphitheater, which became known, by its proximity to the Colossus, as the Colosseum.
After a comprehensive visit of the Colosseum, we will climb up to the Palatine Hill. A hill bursting with historical significance, here is where Rome was founded, and its glorious legacy continued when Emperor’s chose the location to build their palaces.
Walking we will reach the heart of the Roman Forum the actual heart of the Empire.
Our expert tour guide will be able to unveil of the secrets and curiosities, distinguishing real facts from myths.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
"While the Coliseum stands, Rome shall stand; when the Coliseum falls, Rome shall fall; when Rome falls, the world shall fall"… fortunately the Colosseum remains remarkably intact centuries later this prophecy and we can still admire this superb building symbol of Rome since 80 AD.
Our expert tour guide will accompany you in a travel back in time to live the past grandeur of the Roman Empire, the tragedies and their love of entertainment, the rise and fall, the secrets and legends. Get to know some of the most famous and illustrious citizens, such as Julius Caesar, Emperors Augustus and Nero as well as the Flavian Emperors who built the Colosseum.
Our 3 hours private walking tour includes the visit to the Colosseum, the Palatine hill and the forum area, please be aware that our tour does not include the underground level and the third tier.
The tour is led by a fully qualified English-speaking professional tour guide.