Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Underground Catacombs Exclusive Tours
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Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Underground Catacombs Exclusive Tours
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26 Dec
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27 Dec
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28 Dec
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Colosseum, Ancient Rome and Underground Catacombs Exclusive Tours
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Colosseum Ancient Rome and Undergrounds Catacombs Exclusive Tours.
Go back in time with this guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum in Rome. Explore the first and second tiers for great views. Then walk through the ruins of Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum with your guide, an art and archaeology expert. After your Colosseum tour, take a break and get ready for an in-depth experience in one of the most exciting places in Rome, the Catacombs on the Ancient Appian Way. With a de luxe transfer, reach the catacombs and descend into a complex network of underground tunnels, among the longest in the world, where you can admire ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs. You'll also find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs, and even some apostles.
The catacombs we'll visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano, or Santa Domitilla) will change depending on the day.
Itinerary
Colosseum
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Rome's symbolic monument with a tour that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Learn about the amphitheater's history from a guide with an art and archaeology background.Roman Forum
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedYou will then, visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.Palatine Hill
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter you walk through Palatine Hill, explore the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Admire the incredible frescoes in the House of Augustus and the Hippodrome, an elliptical sunken garden from the Palace of Domitian. Here, enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control. After the tour take 1-hour break and then come back to our office in via della Polveriera at 1:45 pmAppia Antica Archaeological Park
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedStarting, with a small group, from our travel agency, near the Colosseum, you will be comfortably transported on an air-conditioned vehicle, in one of the most interesting and visited places in Rome, the "catacombs" on the Via Appia Antica. Walk along the majestic Aurelian Walls and come to the archaeological area of the Via Appia Antica, immersed in the green Roman countryside, you will descend into the ancient world of the Catacombs, a complex network of underground tunnels among the longest in the world, which occupies an area of about fifteen hectares, consisting of about 60 kilometers of tunnels on several levels. The catacombs that we will visit (San Calisto, San Sebastiano or Santa Domitilla), for your tour will change depending on the day, but from where we go, you will have the opportunity to see ancient frescoes, crypts rich in inscriptions carved in the walls, niches with still remains of skeletons, small mausoleums, sarcophagi, tombs and small chapels that still today, after about 2000 years, are still used to celebrate religious rites. Here you will find the burial of famous people like popes, martyrs and, according to legends, even some apostles. After the tour, back in the sunlight, your driver will take you back to the original starting point in Via Della Polveriera.
What's included
INCLUDED
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
Colosseum & Ancient Rome guided walking tour
All Fees and Taxes
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Shared transfer from the Colosseum to the Catacombs (pick-up/drop off)
Headset system for the Colosseum tour (over 8 pax)
Professional Tour Guide
NOT INCLUDED
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Guide service during the transfer to the Catacombs
Gratuities
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Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Customers have a mandatory meeting time stated 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time due to managing and organizational reasons.
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
The activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational resons
The order in which the sites will be visited may change
Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Child discount is applied only with a valid ID card
Please note that for safety reasons the Coliseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.
This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
Transpostation to the Catacombs will be lead by a professional dirver (not a guide)
The catacomb temperature is about 60°F and the moisture content is high; please dress appropriately
No one can visit the catacombs on their own, nor stray from their group along the route, nor cross the gates that delimit the paths open to the public
It is forbidden to touch the exhibits along the visit path
It is forbidden to remove any object and/or material
No photos allowed inside the Catacombs
Food and drink are not allowed
No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
Pets are not allowed
Children must be accompanied by an adult
All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
Location
Address
Piazza del Colosseo, Rome, Italy 00184
Provider
Vatican Guided Tours
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Excellent and informative tour
Quite a large group but the guide was extremely knowledgeable and was always keen to answer questions. The provided headset was essential for hearing the guide in this very busy area. Would recommend!