In a nutshell

Discover how the Colosseum gave new life to Rome: its stones, scattered among the Imperial Forums, Piazza Venezia, the Capitoline Hill and the Ara Coeli staircase, tell of a city transformed through the centuries. A journey through history ending with a stop in St. Peter’s Square and free time to savor the best of Roman cuisine.

Main stops

The Colosseum: external visit
Imperial Fora
Free time for lunch
Piazza Venezia
Walk towards the Campidoglio: view of the Palazzetto Venezia and St. Mark's Basilica; Senatorial and Conservators palaces
Ara Coeli steps
St. Peter's Square and Basilica: external visit

The programme

From its legendary foundations to the glory of the Empire, and from the Rome of Popes to the capital of Italy: every era has made its own contribution to the myth of the Eternal Beauty of Rome. But pay attention: Rome's many eras have been built on top of one other, often literally. Did you know, for example, that the missing blocks of the Colosseum are scattered all over the city?
And this is just one of the many surprising stories you will discover with your guide on this journey through time, which begins at the world's largest and most iconic amphitheater.
Among the legends of the Imperial Fora and anecdotes about Piazza Venezia, you'll catch a glimpse of Palazzetto Venezia and St. Mark's Basilica, with their travertine facades taken from the Colosseum.
But it doesn't end there: you'll discover that these centuries-old rocks can also be found hidden in the walls of the Senatorial and Conservators palaces, and in the interior steps of the Ara Coeli.
A stop at Piazza San Pietro is a must, to enjoy Rome in all senses and with all the senses: this is why you'll have some free time to savor some Roman specialties. Don't know how to choose? Ask your guide.

Good to know

The bus journey from the port to Rome takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee, many monuments may be under renovation and therefore not visible.