Curia of Senate House
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour
Popular Sightseeing Tours in Curia of Senate House
Rome: Colosseum Underground 3.5-Hour Guided Tour
Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Colosseum and Palatine Hill Skip-the-Line Tour
Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Skip-the-Line Tour
Rome in a Day Small Group Tour with Vatican & Colosseum
Tour of Colosseum & Roman Forum with Dutch Guide
Rome: Colosseum, Arena Floor, and Roman Forum Guided Tour
Rome: Roman Forum, Palatine, and Circus Maximus Tour
Our most recommended Curia of Senate House Sightseeing Tours
1. Colosseum: Tour with Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guided tour of all 3 attractions. Learn all about the biggest amphitheater in the Roman Empire, everyday Roman life, and the founding site of the city. After skipping the ticket line, explore the Colosseum as your guide shares its history with your group. See the arena floor from the stands, and imagine the battle scenes with gladiators and wild animals below. Next, visit the Roman Forum to see where the center of Roman social, political, and religious life took place. Home to the old marketplace and Temple of Julius Caesar, it was a grand site at the heart of Roman life. Head up Palatine Hill next, the rumored birthplace of Rome and middle of the 7 hills. Enjoy panoramic views over the city from here, including unforgettable views of the Colosseum and Roman Forum themselves. Travel along the Via Sacra, the road connecting all 3 sites, as your guide paints a picture of Roman life for your group.
2. Roman Forum and Palatine Hill: Tour
After meeting your tour guide, explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control. Next, visit the Roman Forum, one of the most important archaeological areas in the world. The site is home to ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, and the Basilica of Maxentius. Finally, admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
3. Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Experience Ancient Rome on a walking tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Start at the Arch of Constantine, and then skip the long lines to the Colosseum to explore the most famous arena of the Roman Republic. Learn about the grand spectacles and bloodthirsty shows of Ancient Rome Next, go to the Roman Forum to see the remains of the temples of the archaeological area. Hear how the site was once the center of all civic and political life in Rome. Continue to the Palatine Hill and get breathtaking views of the Roman Forum and Circus Maximus. Visit the House of the Vestals, Senate House, Capitol Palace and other temples of the area.
4. Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour
Discover Rome's Colosseum, the Forum, and Palatine Hill and learn fascinating insights about the city's history. Begin your tour of Rome's Ancient City with skip-the-line access to the Colosseum. Hear an introduction to the Colosseum and learn about the building's incredible construction and why it is considered an engineering marvel to this day. Notice the Roman numerals above each archway as you enter. Explore the Colosseum's first and second levels as your guide shares stories of the emperors, gladiators, and famous battles that make the Colosseum Rome's most celebrated ancient monument. With your newly acquired expertise of ancient Romans, walk through the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Pass by the triumphal Arch of Constantine as you learn the story of Rome's birth and its legendary twins, Romulus and Remus. Once inside the Roman Forum, pass by the Arch of Titus, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the burial site of Julius Caesar — all standing on what was once a vast swampland. Continue to the Palatine Hill where you will see the ruins of the Imperial Palaces, the extensive grounds from which the Emperors would rule the city.
5. Rome: Colosseum Underground 3.5-Hour Guided Tour
Access the dark heart of the Colosseum in Ancient Rome, and hear stories about gladiators, the roar of the lions, and the crowds that cheered them on in the Roman Republic's most famous arena. Meet your guide at the "Colosseo" Metro Station before going inside the Flavian Amphitheatre. Once inside, your guide will bring to life the bloodthirsty spectacles that saw gladiators battle with beasts brought from beneath the arena through spectacular feats of engineering. See a newly constructed timber elevator, recreated by experts, that demonstrates how the Romans hoisted animals up to the arena level. Originally, there were 28 of these elevators in the Colosseum, each powered by 8 slaves. See the altar where Caesar was cremated, and visit the Temple of the Vestal Virgins where the virgins tended the eternal flame to ensure the fortune and glory of Rome. Admire the Senate building, where key decisions that influenced the course of history took place. Visit the white marble Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Arch of Constantine, built to commemorate the emperor's victory over the pagans, and the moment when Christianity became the religion of the Empire. Hear the story of the she-wolf that nursed the twin founders of Rome (Romulus and Remus) on Palatine Hill. Stand in the oldest part of Rome, and discover why it was later favored by Rome's richest and most powerful families.
6. Rome: Roman Forum, Palatine, and Circus Maximus Tour
Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and its evolution into one of the most powerful empires of all time. Start your journey by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the sites of the Roman Forum. Walk the paths of the Roman citizens and emperors, and visit the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus established the foundation of the city: Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome. Take a closer look at the archaeological ruins in the very heart of the empire. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Rome and it's effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Later, discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar. Enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Circus Maximus and stay in the Roman Forums as long as you wish at the end of your official tour. During your booking, you may choose the option to extend your Ancient Rome experience by adding an extra 30-minute tour of the Circus Maximus, overseeing it from the scenic terrace of the Palatine Hill.
7. Rome in a Day Small Group Tour with Vatican & Colosseum
Your full-day tour starts at the Colosseum, where you'll bypass the long lines of tourists and enter the ancient world's greatest sports arena without the wait. Hear harrowing tails of gladiators and martyrs that made the Coliseum famous and also about the political and social importance to ancient Romans. Next you'll head over to the Roman Forum to learn how it functioned as the beating heart of Rome's all-encompassing empire. Instead of slogging through the crowds inside the Forum your guide will lead you directly to a stunning overlook. From there you can take in the entire Forum complex including the Senate House and the Temple of the Vestal Virgins. It will be easy to imagine how the Forum must have appeared 2,000 years ago as you hear stories of war, politics, economics, and religion that shaped the ancient city. No walk through ancient Rome would be complete without a visit to the Pantheon. This nearly 2,000-year-old building has the largest un-reinforced concrete dome in the world. As you view if from inside, you'll hear the story of how it was built and why it has inspired so many other buildings, from St. Peter's Basilica to the U.S. Capitol Building. Jumping ahead in history, you'll be treated to a delicious gelato as you stroll through streets made famous by films including Roman Holiday, stopping at the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona for a few photo ops. After a break for lunch your local expert will accompany you in a taxi or bus to the Vatican, where you'll also skip the long lines of people waiting to enter. Meet your Vatican expert here and delve into one of the world's greatest collections of art. This specially-curated Vatican tour highlights the best works in the vast collections to give you a broad understanding and appreciation of what you're seeing. You'll take in the sculpture galleries and the world-famous Laocoön Group as well. The tour ends as you're left contemplating Michelangelo's frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. From here you can choose between extending your stay in the Chapel and the Vatican Museums, or skip the lines once again and enter St. Peter's Basilica directly from the Sistine Chapel.
8. Colosseum and Palatine Hill Skip-the-Line Tour
Learn the story of the Roman Republic and its most important monuments on a half-day tour of Ancient Rome. Enjoy skip-the-line privileges at the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman (Imperial) Forum. Meet your guide at the local tour partner's office and enjoy panoramic views of the best preserved part of the Colosseum. Get a detailed description of the Colosseum from the outside, before skipping the long lines to step inside. Once inside, learn about the spectacular entertainments put on during the Roman Republic. Discover the construction techniques invented by the Romans. Hear about the great feats of the gladiators and their battles with wild animals. Marvel at the technological advancements of the Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will entertain you with tales of sea-battles and tell you about the cages where the lions were kept. Imagine the roar of the crowd as their blood-lust was met. Continue to the 2nd tiers for the best views of the Colosseum, inside and out. Next, go to Palatine Hill to see where the elite emperors took residence. Admire the views of the Circus Maximus on one side and the Roman Forum on the other. See the ruins of the Temple of Julius Caesar, built in the same spot where his body was cremated. Look at the Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House, Basilica of Maxentius and much more.
9. Tour of Colosseum & Roman Forum with Dutch Guide
This classic Colosseum and Forum tour is an absolute must and shows you the best of what ancient Rome has to offer. Explore the sites with a passionate Dutch-speaking guide and avoid long queues at the entrance to these popular sights. Let yourself be carried away by the stories behind the facts and in your own language. The guide brings the ruins to life, you hear and see things that you would miss on your own. The discovery tour starts with a walk in the Roman Forum, where you will take a look at the Curia or Senate. Stop at the last resting place of Julius Caesar, stroll along the Via Sacra – a Roman road where you still see cart tracks. Continue past the perfectly preserved temple of Antoninus and Faustina up to the arch of Titus. Finally, a visit to the Colosseum follows where your guide will share in great details stories about the brave gladiators, lion fights, sea battles and executions.
10. Palatine Hill and Roman Forum Skip-the-Line Tour
After meeting your tour guide, head to the Roman Forum entrance. Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC. Enjoy an impressive view of the Circus Maximus and the valley of the Roman Forum. Learn about the legend of Romulus and Remus, the abandoned brothers raised by a wolf who fought each other for power and control. After you walk through Palatine Hill, visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins, including the Temple of Julius Caesar, Arch of Titus, House of the Vestal Virgins, Senate House and Basilica of Maxentius. Admire the Roman Forum's Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests.
Top Attractions in Rome
1 Colosseum
2 Vatican City
3 Vatican Museums
4 Sistine Chapel
5 St. Peter's Basilica
6 Pantheon
7 Roman Forum
8 Catacombs of Rome
9 Villa Borghese
10 Borghese Gallery
11 Colosseum Underground
12 Castel Sant'Angelo
13 Palatine Hill
14 Gardens of Vatican City
15 Borghese Gardens
16 St. Peter's Basilica Cupola
17 Trevi Fountain
18 Capitoline Museums
19 Capuchin Crypt
20 Tiber River
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What people are saying about Curia of Senate House
I loved the tour, our magnificent guide, very clear explanations, a great choice to choose this tour. It has far exceeded our expectations!
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Reviewed by Zenaida, 12/5/2021
Our guide was so engaging and knowledgeable! Love doing a guided tour to learn so much more than I could on my own.
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Reviewed by Alyssa, 12/15/2021
Excellent overview of the forum, Palestine hill and Colosseum . Guide, Humi, was personable and knowledgeable.,
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Reviewed by Holly, 12/4/2021
Very good. The guide was excellent in all explanations. Very knowledgeable is very kind.
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Reviewed by Ernesto, 12/5/2021
Visit on November 26 with a quality Roman guide (Emiliano) !!! Thank you so much !
Rome: Skip the Line Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour Reviewed by VALENTIN, 12/5/2021