Colosseum Arena Floor Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Tour
Description
Take a minute to marvel at one of the world's most iconic monuments, the Colosseum. Once inside, feel the sand under your feet, experience the grandeur of the arena from a gladiator’s perspective and get an up-close view of the underground. Your audio guide will bring to life the exciting and shocking events that took place where you now stand, as you wander through arches and climb ancient stone steps, in this magnificent amphitheater.
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Itinerary
Dive deep into ancient history as you explore the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, the birthplace of Rome that is covered with breathtaking ancient architecture. Learn about Rome’s legendary twins, Romulus and Remus, as well Ancient Rome’s beloved Julius Caesar.
Take advantage of having a passionate guide and small group to see more and learn more about the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. With skip-the-line access and a licensed guide expertly leading the way, this experience of Ancient Rome will be unforgettable.
With the Colosseum looming large in the background, the excitement and anticipation rise as you get closer and closer to this world-famous landmark. Get a closer look at the incredibly detailed facade as you make your way through the arches and into the magnificent Colosseum, where you can imagine yourself a part of the roaring crowd that once filled the seats.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
- Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the officials for safety reasons)
- There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be considerable during peak times/seasons and has nothing to do with the ticket line
- Toilets are limited, use the toilet before arriving for the tour. (Breaks made when possible)
- No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
- Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- The itinerary may vary, the tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum.
- Audio Guide Option (if selected): Please ensure each traveler brings their own device and headphones.
Reviews(505)
Wasn't able to get round the palatine hill and most of the forum , also was restricted to areas that would have like to visit but was told they were extra
I want to start right away with a 5-star review of Eugene (Eugenio). Really enjoyed the Colosseum tour with Eugene who was very knowledgeable about the history and had an excellent command of English including specific technical terms about Roman history that only academic English native speakers would know or use. His tour was captivating and engaging and it was great to listen to the stories and anecdotes from him. One thing not related at all to Eugene (Eugenio) was that we were sent into the Colosseum unguided due to certain rules. It is recommended that Show Me Italy advise clients/customers upfront about this (we were not advised about this in advance and were disappointed to find out that we would not be accompanied by our excellent tour guide into the Colosseum. We were only told at the beginning of the tour about this and were told that we could receive a 20% reimbursement as a result of this reduction in services.
Somewhat misleading on ticket. We were signed up for a self guided audio tour for 12pm and when we checked to find out where we would enter…found out that entry for the forum and palentine hill began at 12pm…but couldn’t get into the colosseum until 2pm! It was really hot, so forum (though very interesting and amazing) was almost unbearable in the heat! The colosseum, however, was a CAN’T MISS attraction!!
We liked the tour very much. It was a very interesting place to visit. Two things I would say; too crowded, and there weren't enough places to get a refreshment. It was a very hot day and not really any cooling-down areas.
The Coliseum is fantastic! An unforgettable and memorable experience! Few historical monuments have the energy and ability to provoke deep feelings like the Coliseum. Pure and refined engineering! Humanity has extraordinary capabilities to solve every challenge!
I'm glad I did this tour in the morning. It really got crowded. This was a true highlight for me, topped off by a truly excellent guide, Enrico, who is a classical archeologist. It made all the difference for me as an amateur historian! Wish I could have spent more time but absolutely zero regrets!
This was not a tour at all. They send me a link with my tickets and we were on our own. The tittle is misleading.
Our tour guide was Magda. She was a great guide, caring that we had water and shade. She was so well informed and easy to listen, and did not rush us. We enjoyed all her history knowledge. She deserves a raise.
A literal volcano eruption canceled our flight to Rome, and this company still wouldn’t refund us. Not only that, but they lied and sent us an email saying they couldn’t come in with us because the Italian government had banned guides coming in. A simple Google search revealed that that wasn’t true, and that it was only unauthorized tour companies that aren’t allowed in. Turns out they are NOT on the list of accredited companies to conduct tours. Do NOT book with them.
Be careful!!!! I have not read the reviews and I booked a full tour to colosseum and vatican 550 euros for 4 persons. They canceled LITERALLY 5 minutes before the meeting 08:40. Disaster. Fortunately I have booked via Booking.com and I got a full refund but I asked the Show me Italy for a written mail with the excuse they told me. We left without ever visiting Vatican city. In Colloseum we bought our own tickets...
