Best of Rome walking tour with Colosseum and ancient sites

Piazza del Colosseo, 58, 00184 Roma RM, Italy, Rome, Italy
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English
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What To Expect

To make the most of your stay in Rome, this walking tour covers all the sights you absolutely have to see!Your tour starts with the legendary Colosseum. By skipping the long lines, you’ll have immediate access to this magnificent structure where your expert guide will tell you the history and will point out the details that bring this incredible structure to life. Your group will then move on to the Roman Forum, once the political and social center of Ancient Rome.Stroll down the same road once tread by the feet of victorious Roman armies and see the remains of the banks, temples and homes. You’ll climb the Palatine Hill to visit the location where a wolf mother raised Remus and Romulus, the legendary founding bothers of Rome. Admire views that stretch out below your eyes, as far as St. Peter’s Basilica.Your well-deserved lunch break will be in the historical city center. Lunch is not included in the price of your tour, but your guide will be happy to recommend a spot. Or you could just follow your nose as it guides you to one of the city’s countless trattorias or pizzerias. Soak up the atmosphere before catching the metro to the next part of your journey, an adventure through the best of modern Rome.For the second half of your walking tour, you’ll walk along the picturesque streets and piazzas of the city, seeing the best-known spots – from the Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon and splendid Piazza Navona with its incredible Bernini fountain.

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Important info

Not suitable for:

  • Guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance

Not allowed:

  • No bare shoulders or knees. An appropriate dress code is required when visiting churches
  • To avoid problems at the entrance, please do not bring large bags or backpacks. The Colosseum does not have any cloakroom facilities
  • Strollers or baby carriages are not allowed

Know in advance:

  • This tour involves a fair amount of walking, stairs and hills; comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Please note, that on Saturday the Pantheon will be closed for the Mass
  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour
  • There will be ongoing restoration work on (or to the buildings surrounding) the Spanish Steps, this will cause some visual disturbance and will affect the viewing and photo opportunities of these monuments
  • Please note that the itinerary for this tour may differ from the advertised order of destinations. Any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
  • All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum. If the local operator does not receive the full customers' names, they will cancel the booking. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed

Remember to bring:

  • A sun hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water during summer months
  • Due to the security regulations of the Colosseum, a valid passport or identity document is required to participate in this tour; passengers who do not provide valid proof of identity will be denied entry
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What's included
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Tour as per description. Expert, multi-lingual guide. Small groups of 25 people or less. 1 gelato in the summer, and 1 hot chocolate or cappuccino in the winter. Skip-the-line entrance ticket and reservation fee to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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What's not included
excluded-items
Gratuities. Hotel pick-up and drop-off. Transfer between tours
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Highlights

Combine 2 of the bestselling tours in Rome covering the must-see sights. Follow your expert guide in small groups of maximum 25 people. Discover Ancient Rome in the morning: visit the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill and the Colosseum. Explore Piazza Navona, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish steps with the afternoon tour

Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.
Provider
City Wonders
Meeting Point

The tour commences on the 2nd floor of the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Afternoon tour – 3.30pm. Meet near the metro station entrance in Piazza di Spagna under the palm trees in the piazza next to the red ‘M' sign.