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Rome: Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

Discover ancient Rome on a self-guided audio tour, exploring the once-majestic centers of power, Forum Romanum and Collis Palatium. Navigate easily with GPS and a map, immersing yourself in tales of grandeur and the legacy of King Romulus. Enjoy the freedom to explore this ancient world at your own pace. --- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. After you complete the reservation, install the SmartGuide mobile app. Find instructions and the TOUR LINK in the "Before You Go" section. Open the link and start exploring. The SmartGuide mobile app plays audio automatically using your phone's GPS, even offline. Keep it in your pocket as you walk. Explore at your own pace and feel free to stop anytime during the tour. --- Admission and Opening Hours: Note that an entrance fee is not included in the booking price. Please book a ticket online. Be aware that you need to select a particular time slot to visit as visitor numbers are regulated to avoid overcrowding.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Access to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill self-guided tour
    • SmartGuide Mobile Application
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Not included

    • Smartphone
    • Transportation is not provided
    • Food & Drink
    • Tickets to Colosseum and Palatine Hill: Adults- €16 + Online res. fee- €2, Children/senior EU- free
    • Headphones

    Itinerary

    1. Roman Forum

      See the meeting place for the Roman Senate, in the heart of the Roman Empire, where senators convened to discuss matters of state, legislation, and governance.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    2. Roma Termini

      Pass by The Temple of Caesar or Temple of Divus Iulius, built to honor Julius Caesar.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Observe the excavated ruins of the Basilica Julia in the Roman Forum, including foundations, floors, a small back corner wall with arches, and a single column from its original and reconstructed phases during the Roman Empire.

      15 minutesAdmission not included

    4. See the remains of the Regia in the Roman Forum, a two-part structure along the Via Sacra that served as the residence of early Roman kings and later as the office of the pontifex maximus

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    5. Arch of Titus

      See the Arch of Titus which commemorates Titus's deification and the victory over the Jewish rebellion.

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    6. Roma Termini

      Take a walk in the emerged botanical garden in Europe created in the mid-16th century.

      25 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    7. Explore Domitian's imperial palace, including the uncertain function of his stadium.

      15 minutesAdmission not included

    8. Roman Forum

      See a white marble triumphal arch erected in 203 AD to commemorate Emperor Septimius Severus and his sons' Parthian victories

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    9. Domus Augustana

      Pass by an architectural marvel by Rabirius,

      Pass by an architectural marvel by Rabirius, served as the lavish private residence within the Flavian Palace complex

      10 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    10. The Flavian Palace, also known as the Domus Flavia, offers visitors the vast Palatine Hill complex with large public rooms.

      15 minutesAdmission not included

    Meeting point

    Before arrival, please install the SmartGuide app and open the tour via the link provided on your confirmation ticket in the section "BEFORE YOU GO". This is a self-guided audio tour. Travelers navigate independently and explore at their own pace.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • INSTALL SMARTGUIDE APP AND ACTIVATE YOUR TOUR NOW + GET ACCESS TO ALL PREMIUM TOURS IN ROME ─── THIS IS YOUR TOUR ACTIVATION LINK: https://get.smart-guide.org/Er7FnW5HxZb DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Open the link https://get.smart-guide.org/Er7FnW5HxZb in your browser's search tab (Google, Safari, Microsoft Edge, or other). 2. Search for Rome in the app & choose the tour & start exploring! 3. Enjoy free access to any tour at this destination for a month. IMPORTANT NOTES ─── - Activate the tour link for 1-month SmartGuide Premium, unlocking all tours at your destination in English. - Open the link, pick your destination, select a tour, and hit "play audio" to begin your adventure. The SmartGuide app will lead the way. - No internet? Download tours beforehand. - Bring your headphones and a charged phone. - The booking doesn't include an entrance fee. Please buy ticket via www.ecm.coopculture.it Tickets are sold in all-inclusive packages due to their proximity to Colosseum and Palatine Hill. If you book on-site, offers typically include 2 of 3 areas. For example, the Forum and Palatinate are sold as one as they are part of the same archaeological zone. Please read the safety alert upon booking online! Be aware that you need to select a particular time slot to visit as visitor numbers are regulated to avoid overcrowding. This is why it is better to book online in advance! The exact opening hours depend on the season. Open every day from 8.30 AM to around 4-7 PM except for 25th December and 1st January. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other inquiries, please email info(at)smart-guide.org.

    Cancellation and refunds

    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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    Product code
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