About Rome
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25 January, 2023 - The Life and Reign of Emperor Claudius
19 January, 2023 - The Baroque Period in Rome
12 January, 2023
Why Choose It?
- Forge lasting memories as our private guide brings the Colosseum to life.
- Discover the Roman Forum with exclusive skip the line entrance.
- Explore the pagan temple that lies beneath the Basilica of St. Clemente.
Tour Description
Explore three of Rome’s most fascinating sites on this four-hour Colosseum and St. Clemente tour. Your first stop is the Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheater. Then we’ll wander the Roman Forum, an archaeological theme park of temples, basilicas, and monolithic triumphal arches. Finally, we’ll be exploring the storied basilica of St. Clemente.
The fascinating medieval basilica of St. Clemente perfectly encapsulates the city of Rome. For hidden beneath its floors, just out of sight from its onlookers, is an underworld treasure just waiting to be explored. Explore them with us today as we embark on this adventure, delving into Rome’s glorious past.
Visit Rome’s architectural triumph: the mighty Colosseum
The Colosseum stands supreme as a classic symbol of Rome’s brutality. Your expert guide will bring the Colosseum to life, telling you stories about the gladiators, emperors, and spectators who took part in what was the show to see in Rome. Relive the legends and stories of this iconic Roman building.
Explore the immersive Roman Forum
Then, your guide will take you to explore the Roman Forum and will tell you all there is to know about the fascinating history of the true political, religious, and economic heart of ancient Rome. A place where political alliances were formed, conspiracies hatched, religious and civic duties performed, judgments passed, and trade agreements reached.
Venture beneath the Basilica of St. Clemente
For the next part of your Colosseum and St. Clemente tour, we move onto a different yet equally iconic building: the Basilica of San Clemente. This is an archaeologist’s Pandora’s Box with its three-tiered complex of buildings it will allow you to descend below the depths of the earth into 2000 years of history.
The church has many guises: a 2nd century Mithraeum, the house of a Roman nobleman, a pagan temple, an ancient lower basilica dating back to the 4th century and decorated with frescoes, and finally an upper layer Basilica dating back to the 12th century filled with mosaics. Delve underground beneath the basilica, and peel away the archaeological layers to transport yourself back in time.
The combination of these two attractions on your Colosseum and St. Clemente tour is a great way to engage with ancient aspects of Roman history.
Customize your tour with a visit to the Pantheon
Should you wish, this tour can be customized to instead culminate at the pinnacle of Pagan architecture, the Pantheon. Whilst the Basilica of San Clemente holds its own fascinating story, would you prefer to marvel at the fascinating oculus that sits at the top of the ancient temple’s iconic dome?
Built originally just before the turn of the Millenium in 25 BC, your expert guide will show you the unseen intricacies of a world-renowned structure that represents Ancient Rome’s transformation from a city of brick to a one of marble.
* To replace the Basilica of San Clemente with a visit to the Pantheon for the same price, please let us know of your preference upon booking.
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Itinerary:ColosseumArch of ConstantineRoman ForumSt. Clemente's BasilicaPantheon (optional alternative)
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Included:Priority skip-the-line entrancePrivate licensed guide
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Wheelchair accessible:No
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Meeting Point:Hotel Lobby
excellent guides
Our guides are fluent in English and have a contagious passion for the inspiring cultural heritage of our Italian cities. Experts in their fields, they will immerse you in the hidden histories and intriguing lives of history's great protagonists. So much to see, so easy to miss out: with the help of our guides, visit the most absorbing sites and uncover the stories that have changed the world. Don't miss this fascinating journey!
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