Meet your host at the local operator's office where you are provided with preliminary information in a multimedia video about Ancient Rome. Set off on foot with your host to the entry of the Forum before beginning your self-guided visit.See the Roman Forum where everyday Roman citizens used to live, see the tomb of emperor Julius Caesar, and explore the ancient ruins at your own pace. Continue to Palatine Hill, the site of the foundation of Rome, and the settlement of the most important houses of emperors and kings.Step inside one of the world's most famous monuments, the Colosseum. Explore the immense amphitheater, the largest ever built by the Roman Empire.Next, take in the highlights of the Vatican Museums on a self-guided tour. Wander through the Hall of Maps, Pinecone Courtyard, Gallery of Tapestries, Gallery of Candelabrs, and Raphael Rooms. Enter the Sistine Chapel and gaze up at the masterpiece on the ceiling.Admire the immense art collection amassed by the Catholic history, including Roman sculptures and Renaissance masterpieces at your own pace. See masterpieces by Renaissance masters in the Raphael Rooms, and rest for a while in the Borgia Apartments.
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Travel back in time to the center of daily life in ancient Rome at the Forum. Be introduced to the sights with an informative 25-minute multimedia video. Explore the Colosseum, the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. Benefit from the reserved entrance to the popular Vatican Museums. Marvel at Michelangelo's Renaissance masterpiece at the Sistine Chapel
Please exchange your voucher at the Touristation Aracoeli (Piazza d'Aracoeli, 16). The Touristation office is not close to the Colosseum entrance, but is near Piazza Venezia. Look for a small fountain and orange flags outside the office.