THE COLISEUM AND ANCIENT ROME HIGHLIGHTS FOR TEENS

Rome is fascinating and the discovery of its glorious past is an amazing experience. But it’s not only about what you visit, but how you visit that makes the experience worthwhile. An expert and English speaking guide can make sense of a pile of ruins and give significance to the remains of a mighty ancient empire. This is where we literally make a world of difference. We hand pick local, fluent English-speaking guides to help you make the most of your visit and see Ancient Rome how it should be seen and listen to stories and anecdotes the only way they should be told – with great storytelling!
In this 3 hour walking tour of Rome, your fun, dynamic guide will take you on an unforgettable journey through centuries of Roman history on a walk through antiquity.

First, the Colosseum. Why is this amphitheater so famous? It is what visitors first think of when they think of Rome. It is what you want to see first, right? So get ready to finally discover the Colosseum and the history that makes it what it is today. Your guide have fascinating stories perfect for teens to make the history of this iconic building more interesting and exciting. Learn not only about the many gladiatorial fights, but similarly the other important uses of the Colosseum to ancient Rome. This is the center of entertainment, a place where emperors have done all possible to capture the hearts of the Romans from showing exotic animals from all over the empire to staging incredible naval battles. Feel like you’re inside it with over 80,000 spectators, from slaves to merchants to emperors, gathered to see such spectacles at the height of Rome´s glory!

 Then you’ll move onto the huge Roman Forum, where Romans citizens would go every day to meet, worship and do trade. They used to say that ‘anyone who was anyone would be seen in the Roman Forum’ and you’ll be able to see exactly why on your tour through the Forum. This was the place to be seen and heard! Learn about the mysterious temples, stunning monuments, and sprawling markets which made up the hub of Roman daily life. Learn about how it was like to be a teenager during ancient Rome and understand the significance of this important place and the legacy it gave to the world – then and now. Walk through the heart of the Ancient city, where our expert guide will bring back to life the memories of a lost world from the simple marketplaces to the tomb of Julius Caesar himself.

Last but not the least, the Palatine Hill. This is the very place where they say Rome was born. One of the seven hills of Rome, the Palatine.

Our guides are extremely flexible and will be more than happy to tailor your tour to your individual interests, passions, and even stamina. So get ready to see Ancient Rome in all its glory with an expert guide who will make, what may seem to many teenagers like ruins, come to life.

On this walking tour with teens get to know the feel for the Eternal City as you travel back in time to relive the glory of Ancient Rome.  Your expert guide will share interesting stories, fun anecdotes, myths and legends so you and your family can better understand and appreciate the legacy of Rome.

• Coliseum
• Roman Forum
• Palatine Hill or Capitoline Hill