Colosseum with Arena Floor and Roman Forum - Half-Day Tour

Discover the origin and the soul of Rome taking an essential, no-frills visit inside the most famous Roman landmarks, the Colosseum and its Arena, with the expertise of our art history licensed guide.

 Meet our guide and enter the world most ancient, best preserved, and most photographed Arena.

 Our expert history guide will give you an introduction to the History of the Colosseum, the reason why it was built, the story of the famous “Roman Games” to celebrate victories over enemies, overseas conquers and the grandeur of the emperors, or simply keeping people’s minds busy during famines and hash times and will share stories of fights and famous fighters.

 Discover the legends of the Gladiators as you visit the tribunes and imagine being an excited spectator or an Emperor while watching wild beasts or slave-turned-heroes fighting, deciding whether or not your winning bet had to “finalize” the defeated rival or let him die, just upon your thumb command.. up or down for life or death.

 After the classic visit inside the Colosseum, it will be time to take an authentic insider’s view of its majestic architecture following your tour guide along the tiers, learn about the animals and gladiators.

 Get to know the details of its enthralling brutal history: what mainly excited the crowds were the fights between gladiators, frequently slaves, criminals or prisoners of war fighting for rich prizes or their freedom.

 Then enjoy a beautiful walk into the Roman Forum, the arch of Titus, the temple of Saturn, Vespasian and Antoninus Pius are just some of the highlights.. an immense display of evocative ruins which used to be the social, political and commercial hub of the Roman empire and as you wander through this impressive district of temples, basilicas, and vibrant public spaces, immerse yourselves in the 2000 ago daily life and customs life of the biggest, powerful emperor of all times, learning the history of its fast rise and faster fall.

 Our tour will end with a climb up to the – according to legend – founding spot of Rome, the Palatine hill where Romulus decided to build his Palace (a word coming from Palatine, in fact).

 You will enjoy a spectacular last view of the forums and Rome and say bye, but you are free to continue your tour visiting some other sites available on this hill on your own.

Important information - There may be restrictions
 Please note that the itinerary of the tour may vary according to the day scheduling you may visit first the Colosseum than the Roman Forum or viceversa.




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