Discover the main monuments of the Roman Empire in Rome on a 3-hour small group tour of the imperial city. Bring history to life at landmark sights, such as the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Enjoy panoramic views from one of the 7 hills of Rome.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: German, English

Highlights

Learn the story of the Roman Empire at the imperial monuments of Rome
Follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors at the Imperial Forum
Go up Palatine Hill to hear stories of the temples to Roman emperors
See the Circus Maximus from the main terrace of Palatine Hill
Marvel at the greatest amphitheater of the Roman Empire at the Colosseum

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Learn the story of one of the world’s great empires on a 3-hour tour of Rome, and travel back to the days of the Roman Republic at the city’s main imperial monuments. Meet your guide by the Colosseum to start your tour at the Flavian amphitheater, commissioned by Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, and inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 AD. Your guide will bring history to life, telling stories of the ferocious battles between man and beast put on for the Roman citizens. Next, follow in the footsteps of Roman emperors on a walk through the Imperial Forum, and learn how it was once the center of all religious, political and commercial life in Rome. Hear the history of the Temple of Concord and Temple of Saturn and Vesta, and learn about the Tabularium, an impressive temple to Antoninus and Faustina. Ascend Palatine Hill, one of the “7 Hills of Rome,” where Augustus moved his sumptuous villa in 44 BC. Hear how the Temple of Victory was used to house Cybele's sacred stone between 204 BC and 191 BC, and learn about the Temple of Jupiter Stator, founded by Romulus after a battle with the Sabines. Go to the main terrace of Palatine Hill for a full insight into the Maximum Circus, where the legendary chariot races of the Roman Republic were held.

Includes

Licensed guide
Headsets to hear your guide during the tour
Entrance fees to monuments

Pick-up and drop off
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags
Backpacks

Know before you go

This tour is not wheelchair accessible
Large bags and backpacks are not permitted inside the monuments

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 187 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Service
4.8/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Our guide's story was very captivating

On the other hand, it is regrettable to buy a ticket including the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill and the forums, on the 1st Sunday of October while the entrance to the Colosseum is free on the first Sunday of each month; You buy a skip-the-line ticket to avoid the queues, but you are still forced to follow a queue dedicated to tour operators. Not recommended for the elderly

October 13, 2019

This tour was truly an amazing and breathtaking experience! My husband and I were blessed with the fact that no one else signed up for the tour so it was just us and our wonderful guide Lea. She answered all our questions and made the tour so very unique. Every part of the experience was perfect and I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to experience and amazing piece of history. It was worth every dollar we spent and even more! This is a must do if it is your first time to Rome!

July 8, 2018

Re-tracing part of Roman history in 3-hrs

Enjoyed this professionally run guided tour of the Colosseum and the immediate historic site. Our tour guide was cheerful and kind. She is a professional Rome born archealogist and very knowledgeable about the site history. She holds a PhD. We benefited a lot and able to establish now some awareness on Roman history.

May 1, 2016

Rome: Imperial Highlights Half-Day Small Group Tour

Rome: Imperial Highlights Half-Day Small Group Tour

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Our guide's story was very captivating

Re-tracing part of Roman history in 3-hrs