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Roman Forum & Palatine Hill, Italy
Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Walk
The Roman Forum is where it all happened: elections, trials, triumphs and funerals. But if you arrive without a guide it can look like a field of broken columns. This walking tour puts the stones back in context.
After priority entry, your guide takes you along the Sacred Way, past the Arch of Titus and the Temple of Vesta, and explains the layout of the Forum from the Senate House to the Rostra. Then it is up to the Palatine Hill, the legendary birthplace of Rome and later the site of imperial palaces, with a view over the Circus Maximus.
The pace is relaxed and the stories are chosen to help you remember what you see. It is a good combination with a morning at the Colosseum. Start times and prices are guidance; check current details when you enquire.
What you get
- Roman Forum highlights
- Palatine Hill and its views
- Arch of Titus
- Priority entry
- Maximum fifteen guests
The tour, hour by hour
- 09:00Meet your guide
Entry to the Forum area
- 09:15The Sacred Way
Walk Via Sacra past the Arch of Titus
- 10:00The Forum
Curia, Temple of Saturn, Rostra
- 10:45Palatine Hill
Imperial palaces and Circus Maximus view
- 11:30Finish
Tour ends on the Palatine
Included
- Forum and Palatine entry
- Local guide
- Headsets
Not included
- Colosseum entry
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Meeting point and getting there
Meet your guide near the Arch of Constantine, Via di San Gregorio. Exact point confirmed after booking.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check your confirmation for current terms.
Questions people ask
Is the Colosseum included?
No. Pair this with our Colosseum tour if you want both.
How much walking is there?
Around two miles over uneven ground, with a few slopes.
Is there shade?
Very little, so bring water and sun protection.
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What the listing data tells us, and what to weigh up.
A 2.5-hour morning guided walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with priority entry, headsets and an audio guide listed. Groups are capped at 15. Colosseum entry is not included. Free cancellation applies up to 24 hours before.
Best for: First-timers and history fans who want the Forum and Palatine explained.
Catalogue score 79/100. How scores work
- Priority entry and guide included
- Small group, max 15
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Colosseum entry not included
- Rated moderate difficulty in the listing
- Food and tips not included
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