Colosseum with Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Description
Unlock the Secrets of Ancient Rome: step into the footsteps of Gladiators, Emperors & Senators with our exclusive Access Colosseum Arena Floor Tour. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a time-traveling adventure that brings the grandeur of Ancient Rome to life. Perfect for history lovers, thrill-seekers & families, this experience will captivate, educate & inspire. The Colosseum: a marvel of Roman engineering, built in just 8 years using concrete, arches & elevators. Discover how this colossal amphitheater, seating 50,000 spectators, has stood the test of time. Palatine Hill: The Birthplace of the Empire, walk among imperial palaces & gardens & learn how emperors like Augustus & Nero shaped history. Roman Forum: Explore the political, religious & social center of ancient Rome. Stroll through the ruins of Julius Caesar's Temple, where he was cremated, admire the House of the Vestal Virgins, home to the priestesses who guarded the sacred flame of Rome. Book it Now & enjoy our expert guide!
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Itinerary
Colosseum with the special Gladiator’s entrance, including the Arena stage, an overview of the underground, first and second level of the monument.
Palatine Hill: here you can find emperor’s houses and a beautiful view of the city.
Roman Forum: the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julio Cesar
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day.
- If you choose the semi-private option, please note that our tours are designed for up to 12 guests per guide to ensure a personal and immersive experience. Occasionally, to keep families or friends together, the group size may be slightly larger. In other cases, the group may have fewer than 12 participants. This flexibility helps us provide the best possible experience for everyone.
- The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Reviews(3,716)
Tour company not helpful and only want your money! They don’t try and help you out when circumstances arise out of your control and won’t give you a refund! Do not recommend
Very disappointing, booked through this site to ensure access to arena floor. However a few weeks before they cancelled this part and changed the time. I should have waited to buy directly from Colosseum but wanted to book early as our time in Rome was limited. Very expensive for what we got would not recommend
The guide Maria Angela was spectacular. Very attentive and cult.
They provided clear directions via messages sent before the tour began, and we met our guide and the small group at the designated location. Throughout the tour, the management and the guide's presentation were outstanding. He gave us useful tips and advised us to constantly consume water to manage the heat. We had a thoroughly enjoyable trip and gained valuable insights into what we saw. Thank you…
We are a family of four with children’s age 15 and 12. This is an audio guide tour and the teenagers lost interest quite quickly. Otherwise it was fine, wonderful to visit the Colosseum. Would’ve been better with an in person tour guide. My recommendation to families going forward would be too splurge and take the actual tour guide.
Guide was so slow and I couldn't understand her.
Very good explanation from the guide in Spanish, we felt it was a very knowledgeable tour on her part.
Our guide Guiseppe did a fantastic job. It was sweltering hot and he found all the shady spots to help us cool down. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained much of the history of the Roman emporers who built the structures. He spoke English very well and definitely did an A+ job! On the downside, the company changed our tour time to later than we booked, and the heat was worse as a result. And they deleted the tour segment of the Colosseum arena and could not tell us what amount they might refund for the reduced access. But Giuseppe's fantastic job made it all worthwhile.
We went on a small group tour. Few issues with some people not having ID as requested, which slowed us down. Long queues at the Roman forum and extremely hot. Seen most sites but was tough going. 2 people bailed before the trip finished. Coliseum was really good remainder less so.
Tour guide was a history teacher. He was fantastic and with lots of information. Our small group (7) were asking questions and our guide encouraged it. I had a much better understnding of the history (time line) and how things were done. Loved the tour
