Colosseum Guided Tour with Arena Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Overview

Highlights

• Arena Access & Hypogeum View
• Expert Guide & Storytelling
• Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Colosseum

   30min

   1)Arena Floor Access – Walk through the Gladiators’ Gate and step directly onto the Arena floor, where gladiators once entered to fight. 2)Underground Visibility – From the Arena floor, see into the hypogeum (underground chambers) where animals, gladiators, and stage sets were prepared. 3)Historical Insights – Discover fascinating stories about gladiator battles, wild animal hunts, and public spectacles held here. 4)Guided Experience – Your guide will bring the Arena’s history to life with legends, facts, and anecdotes that make the site more vivid. 5)Seating Tiers & Architecture – Learn how the massive seating system was divided for emperors, senators, nobles, and ordinary citizens.

2. 2

   Roman Forum

   40min

   1) Sacred Heart of Ancient Rome – Walk through the political, religious, and social center of the Roman Empire. 2)Temple of Saturn – See the remains of one of the oldest temples in Rome, dedicated to the god of wealth and abundance. 3) Arch of Septimius Severus – Admire this impressive triumphal arch, built to celebrate Roman military victories. 4) Basilica Julia & Basilica Aemilia – Discover the ruins of ancient law courts and meeting halls, once buzzing with Roman citizens. Temple of Castor and Pollux – Marvel at the three iconic standing columns that symbolize Rome’s grandeur. House of the Vestal Virgins – Explore the residence of the priestesses who maintained the sacred flame of Vesta. Rostra (Speakers’ Platform) – Stand where great leaders like Julius Caesar and Cicero once addressed the people. Temple of Antoninus and Faustina – View a temple later converted into a church, showing the blend of Roman and Christian history.

Before you go

Location