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Private tour in Rome Julia H
Colosseum and life in Ancient Rome: A Half Day Private Journey Through Eternity
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After studying art restoration and archaeology in Rome, I couldn’t bring myself to return to my home country, Switzerland. But not for the reason you might think—I didn’t fall for a Romeo; I fell for the sheer majesty of this city. That passion led me to become an official tour guide of Rome and the Vatican. Even after years spent in the shadow of the Colosseum, my sense of wonder never fades. Every Roman sunset makes me fall in love all over again. The warm, golden light, the ancient monuments, the lively piazzas and fountains that whisper a thousand stories, the breathtaking museums and churches crowned with exquisite domes, and the Tiber, winding past mesmerizing sights—Rome never ceases to amaze me. And let’s not forget the incredible Roman cuisine! My greatest joy is sharing this deep love for the Eternal City with you, so that you, too, will long to return. If my calendar appears unavailable, please contact me anyway. I can organize private transportation by private car and driver. I provide pick-up and drop-off at the hotel via the driver. I’ll meet you at the meeting point. For easy communication on the day of the tour, I suggest downloading WhatsApp on your smartphone.
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Step Back in Time and Explore the Daily Life, Traditions, and Secrets of Ancient Rome
Overview of your Rome tour
Welcome to ancient Rome! Slip for a few hours into the skin of a Roman of antiquity and experience how it was to live in ancient Rome. Together we will visit the once-vibrant center of Rome with the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Palatine Hill, and the Imperial Fora. We will start our visit with the Forma Urbis, the vestiges of the beautiful marble map of Rome, from there we walk to the Colosseum, originally called the Amphitheater Flavio, the first of its kind built entirely of stone. What was the purpose of the Colosseum? Who were the revered gladiators and how did they live? Questions to which you will get answers during this guided tour. The Palatine Hill, since the time of Augustus the residence of the emperors, as evidenced by the numerous finds we will come across. The Roman Forum was the political, religious, economic, and legal center of the capital of the Roman Empire. Romans met there to keep up with what was happening in the Roman Empire. The visit finishes with the Imperial Fora.
Your Rome tour itinerary
-Forma Urbis -Colosseum: first and second ring -Roman Forum: The Arch of Titus The Basilica of Maxentius Tempel of Antoninus Pius and Faustina The House of the Vestal Virgins The Tempel of Caesar The arch of Septimius Severus The Curia Julia (from outside) -Palatine Hill: Palace of Domitian Imperial fora The Forum of Julius Caesar The forum of Trajan Trajan's Column The itinerary can be customized according to your requests. The itinerary could be on the reverse according to Colosseum time slot tickets. Please write me if there are people with mobility problems and if you use or need a wheelchair, the itinerary will be different. Please bring a copy of your passport (paper copy or photo on your phone), the tickets are nominal and a copy of your documents must be shown. NOTE: during the Winter from November to February the latest time to start the tour is 1:00 PM.
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Type: Walking
-Walking Tour -I suggest bringing a bottle of water and to wear comfortable shoes -During the summer, be sure not to forget a hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses -During the winter, be sure not to forget a raincoat or small umbrella -For security reasons, all visitors are to be screened with Metal Detectors. -Only small bags/backpacks are permitted (size 40x35x15). Long umbrellas are not permitted.
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Viale di Parco del Celio, 20, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Museo della Forma Urbis, Viale di Parco del Celio, 20, 00184 Roma RM Note: if you need a private transfer from/to your accommodation please contact me after your booking. Are you a cruiser? Please contact me to customize the tour.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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