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Overview
The magnificence of Rome’s archaeological sites is reflected in the large crowds and time-consuming lines that they attract. Save time and enhance your experience of the Colosseum and the Roman Catacombs on this full-day walking tour, which includes skip-the-line entry to both attractions and a Roman lunch. Contemplate the 2,000-year-old Colosseum, one of the New7Wonders of the World; tick off top Rome attractions on a walking tour; and descend to the subterranean cemeteries of the Roman Catacombs. Hotel pickup is included.
- Comprehensive Rome tour including skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum and Roman Catacombs
- Ideal for travelers visiting Rome for the first time
- Bypass long lines at the Colosseum, one of the New7Wonders of the World, with a skip-the-line pass
- Tick off top Rome attractions on a walking tour
- Descend to the subterranean Roman Catacombs
- An Italian lunch and hotel pickup are included
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Following pickup from your centrally located Rome accommodation, you’ll head straight to the Colosseum—New7Wonder of the World and iconic Roman symbol. With your skip-the-line pass, you’ll bypass lines, often in excess of two hours, and head straight inside the magnificent amphitheater.
On a guided tour, you’ll discover why the 2,000-year-old structure, estimated to have once held 80,000 spectators, has been the subject of both glory and scorn. Hear about the bloody gladiator games observed by Roman emperors in 80 BC and appreciate the minute details of the Colosseum’s architecture.
Just outside, you’ll be greeted by the triumphant Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) before beginning a walking tour that covers popular attractions including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the spot on which Rome was reputedly founded.
Then, revitalize with a typical Italian lunch and proceed to two of Rome’s most important basilicas: St. John’s Lateran Basilica and St. Mary Major’s Basilica. The oldest of Rome’s four main churches, St. John’s Lateran Basilica’s holy steps are an important pilgrimage site.
Finally, your tour culminates with a visit to the Roman Catacombs, subterranean cemeteries that date back to the 2nd century. Admire historic paintings and learn about the reason for these underground mausoleums before drop-off in central Rome.
On a guided tour, you’ll discover why the 2,000-year-old structure, estimated to have once held 80,000 spectators, has been the subject of both glory and scorn. Hear about the bloody gladiator games observed by Roman emperors in 80 BC and appreciate the minute details of the Colosseum’s architecture.
Just outside, you’ll be greeted by the triumphant Arch of Constantine (Arco di Constantino) before beginning a walking tour that covers popular attractions including the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, the spot on which Rome was reputedly founded.
Then, revitalize with a typical Italian lunch and proceed to two of Rome’s most important basilicas: St. John’s Lateran Basilica and St. Mary Major’s Basilica. The oldest of Rome’s four main churches, St. John’s Lateran Basilica’s holy steps are an important pilgrimage site.
Finally, your tour culminates with a visit to the Roman Catacombs, subterranean cemeteries that date back to the 2nd century. Admire historic paintings and learn about the reason for these underground mausoleums before drop-off in central Rome.
Itinerary
In these Catacombs there were buried dozens of martyrs, 16 pontiffs and many Christians.
They take their name from the deacon St. Callisto, who, at the beginning of the 3rd century, was appointed by the Pope Zefirino to administer the cemetery and so the Catacombs of San Callisto became the official cemetery of the Church of Rome.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The Roman Forum is, together with the Colosseum, the greatest example of the grandeur of the Roman Empire still visible today. it was the area where the public and religious life of ancient Rome took place.
With the fall of the Empire, the Roman Forum fell into oblivion and was buried little by little. Although the existence and location of the Forum was already known in the 16th century, excavations began only in the 20th century.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
The Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, located on the top of the Esquiline Hill, is one of the four patriarchal Basilicas of Rome and is the only one that has preserved the early Christian structures. A well-known tradition has it that it was the Virgin who indicated and inspired the construction of her home on the Esquiline
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Traveler Tips
- "I recommend if you want to visit these sites boom them separately or be prepared to spend a lot of your day waiting." See review
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