| The Colosseum is one of the world's greatest | | | | exterior of the ruins, including its extension. It will also |
| mysteries? How come people of long ago can get so | | | | save you a lot of hours, which you can utilize to visit |
| intelligent and intuitive in their design skills that they can | | | | other places of interest. |
| build one massive structure? It can even contain as | | | | The Best Time for Colosseum Tour |
| much as 60,000 people who could enter into the | | | | If you're basically visiting Rome alone, and you don't like |
| venue through 80 arches. | | | | being in so much crowd, then the best time to engage |
| However, the Colosseum is more than just an | | | | in a Colosseum tour is during the morning. The lights still |
| amphitheater. It also speaks about the culture of the | | | | appear luminous, and you can practically take |
| ancient Romans, who were fond of battles, victory, | | | | snapshots without so much of a hassle. You can even |
| losses, and liberation. The Colosseum, which could | | | | pose for pictures together with gladiator impersonators. |
| have been named after the statue of Colossus | | | | Usually, the building is open for a Colosseum tour |
| situated near it and for its gigantic size, was built during | | | | between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. It can extend, though, |
| the Flavian dynasty. Gladiator games and circuses | | | | to even 6:00 p.m. on summertime. |
| were two of the best forms of entertainment | | | | You can also opt to get a private guided Coliseum |
| organized by the heads of state, so they can gain | | | | tour, where a Official Rome Tour Guide will deeply |
| favor from the crowd. | | | | show you around the important areas of the Coliseum. |
| Today, the Colosseum can contain as much as 50,000 | | | | This is the best recourse for first-timers, as there's |
| visitors who are on their Colosseum tour every year. | | | | minute possibility of getting lost. |
| Though ruined, you can still see the four divisions, | | | | If you settle for a private tour guide, then you have to |
| including the Roman aqueduct, which used to bring | | | | make advanced reservation. Prices vary, depending on |
| water into the stadium, and the topmost portions of | | | | how many people are participating the private tour. |
| the main floor, which will give you a perfect view of | | | | Usually, however, they don't include the transportation |
| the Arch Constantine and the Roman Forum. | | | | from your hotel to the venue, as well as entrance fee. |
| Stroll with a Limousine | | | | They will only cover the fee for the tour guide. |
| Though a typical Colosseum tour is done by walking, | | | | Oftentimes, too, you will get to meet "free" tour guides. |
| as most of the best sites are located nearby, it's | | | | Stay away from them since they are not legal! They |
| advisable to use your car or hire a limousine driver, | | | | are not Official Guides, they just work for independent |
| who will gladly take you around the building. This way | | | | travel tours. |
| you can surely have a complete glimpse of the | | | | |