Colosseum & Ancient Rome Tour

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The hallowed grounds of the Colosseum & Ancient Rome await your visit! On this tour, travel back in time with our expert guide and lavish in first-hand encounters with Roman sculptures, architecture and culture. Discover for yourself the legends behind Romulus and Remus and the beloved Julius. Find out more about the Great Fire of Rome in 64 AD and the infamous earthquakes that shook the Colosseum’s foundation. When the Colosseum was built, how many entrances were there? Who were the Vestal Virgins?

On this walking tour, prepare to be inundated by the political history, revolutionary architecture and vivacious culture of Rome. Retrace the footsteps of Ancient Romans as we stroll along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) and step into the once-bustling hub of city, the Roman Forum. Discover ancient rituals and traditions surrounding gladiatorial games, Roman food, family structure and the Senate. Delve into the geographical layout of the city: The Seven Hills of Rome, the Colosseum and its surrounding buildings, marshes and hydraulic engineering. Explore the lives of emperors and see how Julius Ceaser was deified by the Romans. In 2007, an underground grotto believed to have been worshipped by ancient Romans as the place where a wolf nursed the city's legendary founder Romulus and his twin brother Remus has been unearthed in the Palatine Hill. (Fans of Harry Potter books by J.K. Rowling may uncover many ancient roman references along this tour! Inspiration for the names of various characters: Remus Lupin, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape among others)