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Overview

Late Afternoon for a Fresh and Calm Visit with the Sunset by the Colosseum With all my passion for Rome, we will walk and talk about the history of Ancient Rome, its evolution, the context of the monuments we see today, all explained by archaeology, history and art history. First a brief introduction of Rome's history, and the main features of its art and architecture. Why, when and how everything was built will be discussed and contextualized. Then we go to the monuments and see the Roman Forum, the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, the 5 Imperial Forums, the Capitoline Hill Square, the Theater of Marcellus, Temple of Apollo and Porticus of Octavia. Understanding why all that was built is an incredible journey we will do together, in a personalized way to your interests, pace and time, with a great passion from my side to help visitors understand how Rome developed from a hut village to a magnificent city. The Experience does not include going inside the Colosseum or tickets for it.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the charming Piazza Mattei, right by the Fountain of the Turtles.

End Point

End point

Tour ends at Piazza del Colosseo (Colosseum).

Language Offered

Portuguese-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Italian-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. The Portico of Octavia
Right next to the Theater of Marcellus, an amazing archaeological area we walk through and inside. This is the ending stop (in the heart of the former Ghetto area).
Duration: 10 mins
2. Teatro di Marcello
Our final point will the second theater constructed in Rome, the Theater of Marcellus. We will see how, when and why it was constructed. The curious relationship it has with the Colosseum and how it was used during the Roman times, later and still is used today. Here, we will also see the Temple of Apollo and the Porticus of Octavia, where we finish and I where I will give some final tips about the area, the Jewish Ghetto.
Duration: 40 mins
3. Piazza del Campidoglio
One of the most beautiful squares in Rome, designed by Michelangelo, and with some of most outstanding sculptures from Ancient Rome.
Duration: 15 mins
4. Temples Of Apollo Sosiano And Bellona
Inside the archaeological area of the Theater of Marcellus and the Porticus of Octavia, we will see this temple, probably the second marble temple built in Ancient Rome.
5. Septimius Severus Arch
One of the triumphal arches still standing in Rome. We will see along the way the arches of Septimius Severus, Constantine and Titus.
6. Roman Forum
On the way Campidoglio Square, the amazing square designed by Michelangelo, we stop in several terraces to see and discuss the Roman Forum, including Arches of Triumph, the Temples of Vesta, Castor and Pollux and Saturn, the Roman Senate House, Basilicas and much more. On the square, we admire the palaces designed by Michelangelo, the equestrian bronze sculpture of the emperor Marcus Aurelius and other Roman and Renaissance sculptures.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Trajan's Forum
Among the Imperial Forums, the last and biggest one, hosting Trajan's Column, a marvel from Ancient Rome practically intact.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Forum of Augustus
After the Colosseum, we will visit the complex of the Imperial Forums. All the 5 Forums: Forum of Caesar, Forum of Augustus, Forum Peace, Forum of Nerva and the Forum of Trajan. An amazing complex of monuments. Along the way we will see in detail the ruins, understand how they were built and why, and talk about characters of the Roman history and monuments, such basilicas, porticos, Trajan's Market, the Column of Trajan and museums aroud. After that we will follow to the Capitoline Hill. The offer here does not include going inside the monument or tickets for that.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Colosseum
Our first stop is the Colosseum, explained and discussed from amazing points from which we can admire all the details and discuss it's history, function, construction techniques and many other details. We do not go inside, as this would take all the time of the tour. We can organize the tour to finish in this point and guests can go inside with all the explanation and information provided right before.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

Customizations for special needs. Support material. Stops for water or restroom.

Exclusion

Internal area of the Colosseum, or tickets for that.

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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