About this experience
Combine a guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with a great Food & Wine experience. This 4-hours tour will take you to taste typical local food from the best spots at Monti area, one of Rome's old residential neighborhoods, characterized by narrow streets and charming alleys. After this gourmet experience your local guide will take you to the Colosseum and Roman Forum for a complete cultural tour, together you will jumb back to the Ancient Roman Empire and your guide will bring history to life!
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to increased security measures at the Colosseum, you will have to wait in line for security checks. Please do NOT bring backpacks and/or large bags.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
What is included
- Bottled water
- All food and drinks included;
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Guided tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Lunch
- Walking tour;
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Breakfast
- Local guide;
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
Itinerary and highlights
Tour the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with an expert licensed guide and combine this experience with a food tour around the Monti district.
This is a complete journey where you will tour the Colosseum and Roman Forum with an expert guide, but before you will get to discover the best spots for local Roman food at the Monti area. This 4-hours tour is a great combination of history and gourmet experience! You will learn about Ancient Rome and Roman cuisine. The journey will start from a typical pastry shop, a family-run business from 1916, where you will try traditional roman pastries just like romans do for breakfast everyday.
On this tour you will visit the Borgia Stairs, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (from outside), Piazza della Suburra, Saint Peter in Chains Church and much more. While visiting some of the most spectacular attractions of this neighborhood you will stop to savor the finest prosciutto and salami, great selection of typical Italian cheese all combined with local wine while learning about food traditions. Next stop will be a delicious freshly made pizza!
After indulging all these delicious treats, your licensed expert guide will take you to the Colosseum where you will get a full immersion on the ancient times. Tickets will be provided and you will learn about the gladiators and the Roman Empire shows.
You will walk along the Via Sacra, the main path through the Roman Forum, and will see the Triumphal Arches of Titus, Constantine, the Temples of Vesta, Saturn and Gemini and the altar where Julius Caesar was cremated. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience of Rome's history, food and culture with a knowledgeable guide this is the right tour for you! You will change your way of looking at history!
Meeting and pickup information
- Please meet your guide at the Pasticceria Regoli, a pastry shop located in Via dello Statuto 60 in Rome.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Food Tours Of Rome
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved;
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Due to increased security measures at the Colosseum, you will have to wait in line for security checks. Please do NOT bring backpacks and/or large bags.
- Transfer from your hotel to the meeting point is NOT INCLUDED in the price. Taxi, metro or busses are a convenient option.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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