Colosseum and Ancient Rome

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Colosseum and Ancient Rome

The largest of its kind across the Roman Empire—spanning three continents—and for centuries a symbol of the Eternal City, the Colosseum was built in 80 AD using massive white travertine blocks, without the need for cement. This awe-inspiring amphitheater hosted gladiator games for over 400 years. To mark its inauguration, Emperor Titus offered 100 days of games, during which 5,000 animals were slaughtered, including lions brought from Africa.

Today, beyond its iconic status, the Colosseum stands as a testament to the incredible engineering, imagination, and craftsmanship of the ancient Romans. Cranes, elevators, trapdoors, props, underground tunnels, wild beasts, and dozens of slaves and fighters were all part of elaborate performances designed to amaze the public with the might of the Empire.

Our new tour of the Colosseum proudly takes you into the recently restored underground level, where you’ll see the original wooden cranes and elevators once used to lift animals into the arena, as well as the ancient pipe and sewer systems that allowed the Romans to flood the theater and stage mock naval battles.

The tour then continues to the Palatine Hill, where the ruins of the imperial palaces still evoke the wealth and luxury of Rome’s emperors. With a keen eye, you’ll discover sequences of courtyards, gardens, colorful fountains, advanced heating systems, and breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the city.

From the imperial heights, we’ll descend into the valley below, entering the heart of ancient public life: the Roman Forum. We’ll walk along its cobbled roads, through triumphal arches and temples, exploring the ancient markets, courtrooms, and finally the Senate House—planned and begun by Julius Caesar before his assassination.

What's included

All our tours focus on Archeology.

Every tour includes:

Highlights of the tour:

Colosseum : Palatine Hill : Roman Forum :

Schedule