When in Rome…
If you ever find yourself in Rome, I highly recommend seeing the Roman Forum
One of my favorite tours in Italy was that of the Roman Forum in Rome, Italy. It is a sprawling mass of ruins, that once was the center of 
The Basics about the Roman Forum:
Many tours through the forum will last around three to four hours especially if you combine a tour through the forum culminating with a tour of the Colosseum. I personally loved our tour guide, Flavia, and I still use her today for all my clients who go to Rome. She is a wealth of knowledge about the forum and the Colosseum, while enjoying a private tour. She even showed us the expansive ruins at Circus Maximus.
What is the best time to visit and what to know:
Most tour options include hotel pickup and drop-off. If you would opt for a private tour with Flavia, then she would come to your hotel.We would make sure that all your admissions to the various sites are included, so that you can enjoy the skip-the-line entry. On some days this will save you an hour or so in line. I would recommend the Roman Forum to any visitor whether you are in Rome for multiple days or just one day. It is a must see VERY ancient part of Rome.
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Some “Know Before You Go” from Viator.com:
How To Get to the Roman Forum
The Roman Forum is located in the area between Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum in the southeastern end of Rome’s historical center. You can get there by metro and bus from most central hotels. The closest metro stop is Colosseo.
When to Get There
As the Roman Forum shares an admission ticket with the Colosseum, it stays consistently busy throughout the day and often has long lines. Choose a walking tour with priority access to jump the queue and maximize your time.
Discovering the Roman Forum Ruins
Inside the archaeological area, stick to the Forum’s main thoroughfare, Via Sacra, to pass by important ruins such as the Julia Curia and the house of the Vestal Virgins. Some of the forum’s most impressive ruins include the white marble arch of Settimio Severo, the first-century Arch of Titus, and the remains of the Basilica of Maxentius and Constantine. If you can’t get enough of ancient Rome, there’s plenty more history just outside the city with day trips available to Pompeii and the Appian Way.
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