Colosseum with Arena Floor Access, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill
Description
Meet your guide and small group at a central meeting point for your chosen tour time. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, ensuring a smooth experience with your pre-purchased ticket. Explore the partial reconstruction of the arena floor, gazing up at the tiered ruins above. Listen to your guide's commentary on how the arena was used and imagine the screaming of more than 50,000 citizens from above. Proceed to the second level to get a view from the crowd's perspective while your guide fills you in on more history and culture. This tour allows you to see the Colosseum from its upper tiers to its storied depths. Continue your adventure with a captivating visit to the Roman Forum, where dramatic events unfolded that shaped the course of history and conclude at the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus.
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Step into the glory of Ancient Rome, walking where gladiators once battled. Experience the Colosseum's grandeur with a local expert, exploring exclusive areas like the arena floor and Emperor's Box. Hear echoes of the past as you marvel at the amphitheater's engineering marvels. Ascend to the second level, imagining the crowds and the fate of gladiators. Discover the history and drama beyond Hollywood's tales in this immersive tour.
After the tour in the Colosseum, your guide will lead you to the Roman Forum at no additional cost. This iconic site served as the heart of Ancient Roman society, and a visit to its ruins will offer you a captivating insight into the pivotal events that unfolded there.
Take a short, uphill walk to Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus. This historic hill was the very spot chosen by Romulus for the founding of Rome in 753 BC, a decision that ended tragically for his brother Remus. Here, surrounded by layers of history, you'll delight in a captivating panorama, offering spectacular views.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
- IF PRIVATE TOUR IS SELECTED: Please be aware that the price for both adults and children is the same. Children can be booked at the adult rate.
Reviews(326)
Maria Luisa was a brilliant guide. Knowledgeable and friendly. 5*
Our tour guide did not show up prepared. He was not dressed as was described in the the booking details, which made him difficult to find. He did not seem to know how many people should be in the group. He did not know that the booking information said we could see the Forum and Palentine Hill immediately after the Colosseum. This was problematic as the Forum closed at 7:00 and our tour of the Colosseum ended at 6:30. The guide, Scott, was very knowledge about the Colosseum.
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you found Scott knowledgeable and enjoyed his insights into the Colosseum. We also encourage guests to carefully review the tour option selected, and if there is ever any uncertainty about the itinerary or inclusions, we're always happy to clarify the details before the tour with your booking information.
This was an amazing tour and I highly recommend it. Our tour guide Valerio was fantastic and so informative, I learnt a lot and had lots of fun too. Thank you for a great experience 😊
Giorgio was great!! We really enjoyed our time , very informative !
Incredible tour. Silvia was great. Knowledgeable, approachable and relaxed….super guide.
Iman was an exceptional guide and provided us with an incredibly thorough tour of the Colosseum Arena Floor, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. He was very considerate of tour participants’ needs and was extremely patient. Our tour was blistering hot and he barely broke a sweat. This tour was totally worth the money spent and pushed a full 4 hours. We were exhausted at the end but very grateful for the knowledge shared and the unique experience offered.
Giorgio, our guide, was excellent. He was informative, helpful and kind. The day we visited was very hot and he routinely checked in on us to make sure we were okay and if we needed any water, bathroom or shade breaks. I also appreciated that he took the time to get to know us. Big thanks to Giorgio and CityWonders for a great experience.
Haitham was exceptional. Clearly knowledgable about what we were seeing, he also made sure we had historical context for everything we saw, allowing us to appreciate more fully the space and the sights. He also maintained a great pace while being mindful of the physical challenges some of the participants faced. Great tour made even better by Haitham!!
Hisam was a great guide with expert knowledge and kept a great pace. Consistently was checking on an older couple to make sure they were okay with the pace. Top notch
Giorgio was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable of the area and very nice and attentive. Highly recommended!
