Ancient Rome Tour

Live the Legend – The Ancient Rome Tour

Why Rome alone? Get an overview of the Eternal City on this 3-hour group walking tour. With groups sizes ranging from 5 to 12 people, you'll be sure to hear every word of your English-speaking guide. First visit the Forum, which was the center of social and political activity in Ancient Rome. From here the tour continues to the Colosseum where your group will receive priority entrance – no waiting in line! Learn how the structure was constructed and could once hold 50,000 spectators. You’ll enter through one of 80 passageways – four of which were reserved for the emperor, nobles and gladiators. The tour continues to Constantine’s Arch and concludes in Palatine Hill, where recent excavations have provided evidence that people may have lived there since 1000 BC.

The Ancient Rome Tour. Where modernity meets history. And you meet new friends, Romans and countrymen.

Here’s what’s included:

    • Fully escorted 3 hour walking tour of Colosseum, Ancient Roman forum, Constantine Arch and Palatine Hill. 
    • Priority entrance to the Colosseum.
    • Small tour groups consist of 5-12 travelers.
    • English commentary.

Pricing

Please Note: Children under 6 are free. Special reduced rate for children ages 6-12. Voucher must be exchanged within 6 months of purchase. Prices are subject to change.

Conditions:

    • Reservation must be made at least 72 hours before tour begins. Details on making reservations are included with your voucher.
    • Travelers should arrive at least 15 minutes prior to their tour departure and present their Rail Europe voucher upon arrival.
    • Tour operates from March 1 - December 31.
    • Tour operates:
      • March 1 - March 13, 2012 on Monday and Saturday
      • March 14 - March 31, 2011 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
      • April 1 - July 13 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
      • July 14 - September 6 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.  
      • September 7 - October 24 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
      • October 25 - October 31 on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. 
      • November 1 - December  31 on Monday and Saturday
    • This tour begins at  9:00am.
    • Tours do not operate on June 2, April 9, May 1, August 15, December 25 and January 1 - February 29.
    • Please note: once the tour has been reserved, the tour is partially refundable (if canceled prior to tour departure). Contact the number provided on your voucher for cancellation. Then contact Rail Europe to apply for any applicable refund:
      • You will receive an 85% refund if you cancel the tour at least 8 days prior to the tour departure. 
      • You will receive a 50% refund if you cancel the tour within 4-7 days of the tour depature.
      • You will receive no refund for tours canceled within 3 days of the tour departure date.

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Where does the tour start?

To start the tour, your tour guide will be located (with a sign that says “Avventure Bellisime”) at the fountain located to the right of the Colosseum Subway/Metro entrance. This fountain is also near the news agent kiosk. The tour departs from the entrance of the Colosseum Subway/Metro entrance.

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