Gladiators, the Colosseum and Crazy Emperors: Ancient Rome Virtual Tour
An immersive Colosseum tour from your home with live Q&A
What is a Virtual Guided Tour? It is not virtual reality. It is a licensed guide led webinar packed with photos, videos, polls and a fully interactive chat function which makes this anything but a lecture video. There is also a live Q&A at the end satisfying all your questions about Rome and Italy. Whether you’ve never been abroad or spent every summer in Italy, enjoy this exciting, interactive experience from the comfort of your home.
Tour Details
- Live from Rome!
- The Colosseum
- Interactive Polls and Quizzes, Fun for All Ages
- Live Chat with Your Guide
- The Colosseum at Every Level
- The History of the Colosseum
- The Roman Forum
- The Ancient Metropolis of Rome
All Start times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). You can use this timezone converter tool to verify what the start time is in your city. Change the city on the right to "New York" and insert the time you are considering. The tool will compute what time that is in your location.
Do you want to spend an hour with one of Rome' top guides, learning about the Colosseum and Roman History? Curious why women had to watch gladiator battles from the top tier? Was Commodus really as wicked as the character played by Joaquin Phoenix in the film Gladiator? During this hour long online experience, you'll be transported back to ancient Rome from the comfort of your your own living room. This online experience includes:
- An expert English speaking licensed Colosseum Guide
- A 1 hour online experience touring the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- A live Q&A session to answer any questions regarding the content and visiting Rome
Colosseum
One of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the Colosseum held gladiator battles and events for nearly 500 years after it was opened in 80 AD. Still intact nearly 2,000 years later it is the marvel of Roman Architecture. Your guide will take you on a visual journey through the Flavian Amphitheater onto the Arena Floor, where the original gladiators fought for their lives. Your guide will relate knowledge about the legendary Underground and the elevators used to lift gladiators, animals and more up to the Arena floor. Learn about not only the architecture but the tales of gladiators, citizens and even slaves who played an integral role in the games that the Romans so loved.
Roman Forum
The next stop on this virtual journey is ancient Rome's downtown- the Roman Forum. Your guide will debunk the myth that Julius Caesar was killed at the Senate House ( Curia) in the Roman Forum and share where the ruler really met his demise. See the ruins of temples and markets and hear depictions of how they would have looked and what their purposes were millennia ago, as the former center of Roman commerce and daily life. Visit the Temple of the Vestal Virgins, Temple of Romulus and the Temple of Julius Caesar. Immerse yourself in the city of Rome as it was 2000 years ago at the dawn of what would go on to be a 500 year Empire.
Palatine Hill
Head up the Palatine Hill to the Beverly Hills of Rome where the rich and powerful kept their villas. Your guide will impart stories of Emperors from Augustus to Constantine and Nero to Marcus Aurelius during this one of a kind Ancient Roman online experience. One of Rome's seven hills, it plays an integral part in the founding of Rome as Romulus stood atop it before killing his brother Remus. We hope that you enjoy your time on your escape to Ancient Rome with TTG.
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Almost better than being there
This is my third Virtual Tour with The Tour Guy and it's another hit! I have been to Rome three times and have never been able to fully enjoy the Colosseum due to some mobility issues. But through this tour I was able to experience both the history and the geography of not only the Colosseum itself, but also the surrounding area and history. Loved the videos, slides, photos and even the quizzes! Franco is a master tour guide! Simply wonderful! Thank you.
Barbara Wright
Virtual Tour of Rome with Monica Carosi
I have not been on a virtual tour before, and I enjoyed this one very much. Monica was very knowledgeable and shared numerous interesting stories behind each of the beautiful Roman structures. She readily answered any questions, and was very friendly. I also liked how she showed us views of the Colosseum and other Roman architecture from different perspectives and time periods (like paintings, photographs, 3D models, and reconstructions).
Karsten Bobb
Great Tour of a wonderful City!
Franco, our guide, was very knowledgable and interesting to listen too. The presentation was interactive, keeping your attention throughout, eg polls, videos, images. Good value and can’t wait to go back to Rome! Great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in lockdown 👍🏼
Lauren Crawley
Frequently Asked Questions
Where to meet?
Online, exact instructions will be sent upon booking
What to bring?
A strong internet connection and a good cup of coffee or cappuccino!
Where to meet?
Online, exact instructions will be sent upon booking
What to bring?
A strong internet connection and a good cup of coffee or cappuccino!
What are the minimum computer requirements?
All you need is access to the internet, laptop or ipad are recommended for screen size. Casting to a TV should work as well
Do I need to download a separate program or anything?
No, we will send you the link to access the experience upon booking with all instructions
What age group will be best suited for this experience?
We welcome those of all ages, there will be certainly be nothing beyond PG in the experience
Can my family join?
Absolutely! If you would like to huddle around the computer and watch we would love have them join! There will only be one login per booking though, therefore it cannot be accessed on multiple devices
Do I need a webcam / Microphone? Will other people be able to see me/hear me?
No, if you would like to interact you are welcome to but no one will see your camera or hear you speak unless you'd like to in the Q&A portion but that would be only audio. Your privacy is very important to us.
Do I need a webcam / Microphone? Will other people be able to see me/hear me?
No, if you would like to interact you are welcome to but no one will see your camera or hear you speak unless you'd like to in the Q&A portion but that would be only audio. Your privacy is very important to us.
What time are the tours?
Tours will be at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm EST on the Weekend and at 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm EST Monday - Friday. All tours are listed in Eastern Standard Time
What time are the tours?
Tours will be at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm EST on the Weekend and at 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm EST Monday - Friday. All tours are listed in Eastern Standard Time
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