If you would rather see Rome with a guide, HappyToVisit lays out the best-reviewed Rome tours, and the official Turismo Roma and Italia.it sites cover hours and access.
Rome: Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Tour

Stand where gladiators once stood. This tour is interesting because you get restricted-area access to the arena sand floor and then continue into the Roman Forum with a small group capped at 12. The main drawback is that it’s active:…














