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Rome: Guided Tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Catacombs with panoramic transfer

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Full-day tour to discover Rome’s iconic sites: the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, St. Callixtus Catacombs, and more, with an expert guide leading you through Roman history and art.

Key Information

Duration of the trip

5 hours

Live tour guide

Expert art history Guide, available in English.

Driver

Private minivan transfer.

Tour mode

This is a small group tour.

Accessibility

Activity not recommended for travelers with walking impairment.

Highlighted

  • Skip the line and discover the Colosseum and Roman Forum, exploring the city’s most important archaeological sites.
  • Visit the ruins of the Roman Forum with an expert in art and archaeology.
  • After the Colosseum tour, marvel at the Arch of Constantine and Palatine Hill.
  • Travel by minivan along the Ancient Appian Way to reach the Catacombs.
  • Descend underground to explore a vast tunnel system, one of the longest in the world, featuring frescoes, crypts, mausoleums, sarcophagi, and tombs.
  • Discover the burial sites of popes, martyrs, and, according to legend, even some apostles.
  • At the end of the experience, you’ll be transferred back to the starting point.

 

Includes

  • Guided tour with an expert archaeologist at the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
  • Skip-the-line tickets for fast access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
  • Guided tour with an expert in ancient history and art at the Catacombs of St. Callixtus.
  • Entrance tickets to the Catacombs of St. Callixtus.
  • Minivan transfer for convenient travel to more distant attractions.

 

  • Food and drinks excluded

Useful Information

  • It is essential to bring a valid passport or ID card.
  • Security checks are in place at the entrances of the attractions.
  • It is recommended to have a photo of your ID for security checks at the Colosseum entrance.
  • Large bags, backpacks, or suitcases are not allowed at the Colosseum.
  • Selfie sticks are not permitted inside the Colosseum.
  • The itinerary may be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen events.
  • Animals, weapons or sharp objects, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, sunscreen, glass objects, and walkers are not allowed inside the attractions.
  • No changes to bookings are accepted after 24 hours from the start of the tour.
  • Please arrive 30 minutes early to meet your guide.
  • You can find the meeting point here.

Full Description

Experience a full journey through Rome’s archaeological and underground wonders with this combined tour that blends the grandeur of the Colosseum with the mysterious charm of the Catacombs....

Start your adventure with a guided visit to the Colosseum, the undisputed symbol of ancient Rome, and admire the imposing Arch of Constantine, one of the city’s most iconic monuments. Continue through the Roman Forum, once the beating heart of public life, and climb Palatine Hill to explore the ruins of the imperial palaces.

After exploring these awe-inspiring sites, enjoy a comfortable transfer by air-conditioned minivan along the ancient Appian Way to visit the Archaeological Park of the Appian Way, a journey through history among ruins, villas, and thousand-year-old monuments.
The tour continues with a stop at the majestic Circus Maximus, once home to legendary chariot races, and the Baths of Caracalla, one of the largest and best-preserved thermal complexes of ancient Rome.

Finally, reach the evocative Catacombs of St. Callixtus, fascinating underground labyrinths that tell the story of the first Christian communities and preserve ancient frescoes, religious symbols, and centuries-old passageways.

With an expert guide by your side, you’ll uncover curiosities, stories, and surprising details about one of the most intriguing and hidden aspects of the Eternal City.

End of the tour, you will be transferred back to the meeting point.

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