Use a dedicated gate restricted to the general public access to enter the Colosseum. Walk through the Gladiators Gate and right onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture. After experiencing the exclusive Arena Floor, climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: St. Peter's Basilica, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City ItalyLet us book your entrance and guide you to Pope Francis' Public Audience. You'll have just to get involved in this intense spiritual experience, without any stress in planning your day. To live a very immersive experience in Catholic traditions, see Pope Francis himself and learn the unique history of the Vatican City, be part of our tour to Wednesday Papal Audience. The Audience represents a very intense point of contact between the Pope and the faithful coming from the four corners of the world. Pope Francis and the Cardinals will pass through the crowd reaching their stage, greet and bless people in different languages, with hymns and homilies. To get your reserved pre-booked tickets with no stress and gain the sits available closest to the Pope, be supported by an expert local guide and an audio device, and be perfectly on time in this busy and requested great event, we recommend choosing this tour. The Audience may be celebrated in the majestic venue of St. Peter’s Square or in the dedicated Nervi Hall, according to Vatican schedule. If in St. Peter's Square, you will also walk with us close to the monumental Castel Sant'Angelo and along Via della Conciliazione, in order to reach St. Peter's in the background and pass the security check-points to the Vatican City. Our guide will tell you the story and the secrets of the Vatican, suggest where to sit and make your arrival works smoothly despite crowds. Then, at the end of the Audience (about 11:30/11:45 am), you will meet our guide again in Via della Conciliazione 48, to get refreshed with a complimentary bottle of water and to return the audio device. Remember that Papal Audience tickets are free but very much in demand and that making your own arrival at this event could be very hard. So, book them with us in advance to be sure to take part in this once-in-a-life moment. Duration: 4 hoursPass By: St. Peter's Square, Piazza San Pietro, 00120 Vatican City ItalyPiazza San Pietro
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: City Rome Tours, 00192 Vatican City ItalyCheck-in at your designated meeting pointDuration: 5 minutesStop At: Vatican Museums, Viale Vaticano, 00120 Vatican City ItalyExplore the Vatican Museums at your very own pace Duration: 2 hoursStop At: Sistine Chapel, Viale Vaticano, 00165 Vatican City ItalyVisit the Sistine Chapel Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Rome, Rome, LazioEnjoy the rest of your day to visit all Rome's famous landmark with our sightseeing hop on & hop off bussDuration: 6 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome ItalyHave privileged entrance from the Porta Libitinaria and avoid the crowds. Enter the Colosseum directly into the Arena floor where gladiators gave their performances, hear fascinating stories of combat, and visit the first and second ring.From the arena floor, you will also have a view directly above the undergrounds. Your exclusive guided tour will continue with the Colosseum's first and second rings. Admire the incredible engineering genius of the Romans and hear about the incredible speed at which they were able to build this structure.Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Along with your expert guide, you will see the Ancient Rome area which include the Colosseum, the birthplace of modern civilization. You will also be visiting the Spanish steps and its stunning view in the heart of the historic center. You will throw a coin at Trevi fountain to make sure your wish of coming back to Rome come true. The tour will continue to Piazza Colonna with its amazingly intricate reliefs made almost two thousand years ago. Then, to the Pantheon with its impressive engineer structure that has withstood the test of time, and never fail to impress its visitors. Before starting the walking tour, everyone will have an authentic shot of Italian espresso to wake up and get ready for the walk. You will stop by some of the famous shops and bars to have a taste of what the local eats, including ( but not limited to), pizza, suppli, different types of cheese, different kinds of cured meat, and olive oil just to name a few. You will learn about the process of making meat and cheese in Italy, what makes it different from others, and why the food tastes so good. You will get to taste fresh mozzarella cheese and learn how to distinguish between fresh and mediocre. You will then go to a restaurant nearby, where the chef will whip up some fresh sauces with seasonal ingredients received that morning for your pasta dishes. All of restaurants and stores chosen on this tour are some of the best kept secrets of locals, tucked away in small streets. Whether it is your first, second, or third time in Rome you may discover something new in joining this tour.
Unique experience history of about 200 years. Discovered in 1849 and immediately started the excavations that lasted about 6 years, unique in the world! To be breathless.