Rome: Colosseum Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill Guided Tour
Description
If you have ever wondered what it must have felt like emerging into the Colosseum as a gladiator then this is the tour for you. Walk through their gate and look up into the stands as they would have done all those years ago. Learn about the fascinating history of the monument, the largest ancient amphitheatre in the world, and the many events staged there, from animal hunts to mock naval battles. In the neighboring Forum you will find yourself surrounded by the remains of the ancient Roman heyday which your guide will explain and bring back to life. You will learn about the citizens, senators and slaves who lived over 2000 years ago and how they went about their daily lives. On the Palatine Hill you will get a glimpse into how the emperors lived thanks to their well-preserved palaces, the decoration of which is still visible today!
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Your Ancient Rome tour begins as you walk straight into the global icon of Rome. With special access to the arena floor, stride out through the gladiator’s gate and stand where the gladiators fought for their lives. Look down into the arena dungeons and gaze skyward to see the immense Colosseum all around you.
Continue on to the Roman Forum, the social, political, and religious hub of Ancient Rome. Feel transported back in time as you admire the towering ruins that have survived millennia, and listen as your guide enthralls you with stories of political treachery and drama. Discover the House of the Vestal Virgins and the Temple of Saturn, amongst many of the other impressive ruins.
Complete your tour as you climb Palatine Hill. Believed to be the founding place for Rome as a city, the hill became the richest neighborhood of Ancient Rome. Admire the remains of the opulent villas, and look out from the hill for one of the best views of Rome. Reflect on the past and present of the Eternal City as your tour draws to a close.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- In the case of inclement weather (rain, snow, frost…), the arena floor may be closed off without notice. Entry through the gladiators’ gate will not be affected but access onto the arena floor will be prohibited.
- 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.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
- Kindly insert full name for all participants at you party. Please note that the names not included in the list will not gain access to the Colosseum. Please bring a valid identification card or passport.
- Please note that your reservation is not refundable in case of modification or cancellation.
- 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.
Reviews(54)
This tour company is awful. Left without us and didn’t respond to message sent to them thru Viator app. Ruined our day! Made zero effort to make any accommodations. Use another company!!!
It was well informed and also the guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you found the tour informative and enjoyed the guide’s knowledge. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again in Rome!
Booked this tour and the tour company phoned me the night before and cancelled it stating they don’t have enough room. Considering I would have had to pay if I cancelled within 24 hours, this should be illegal. I will also lose money on the conversion rate and credit card fees for foreign transactions despite being refunded. I phoned Viator customer service and Ivory could not be bothered to help or allow me to speak to a supervisor. Viator had another tour available but it was more than double the price. I explained that they should cover the difference but they were not willing to. I will never use this company again. Also the tour provider is Tours & Tours and should not be trusted.
Thank you for your message. We are very sorry to read about what has occurred. Regarding our refund policy, if we are the ones who need to cancel and the client is not satisfied, we offer a full refund, which would be credited to your bank account within 3–5 business days after it is processed. On the other hand, we regret that foreign transaction fees may apply; however, we are only able to take responsibility for the service we provide. In any case, we take these types of matters very seriously. Therefore, we reiterate our apologies and truly appreciate your message, as it allows us to grow and improve our service. Kind regards
It's a great tour. Some parts have uneven walkways but not bad. Our tour guide was terrific and answered all our questions.
Francesco was the best guide we could’ve asked for. So passionate and knowledgable in guiding us around the beautiful sights of Rome and he really made the experience so much more memorable. Thank you Francesco you’re the GOAT x
This was not an enjoyable experience as our guide had a very thick Italian accent and was rambling for most of the tour. Some of us even found other channels and guides to listen to. Not many facts shared except how many animals died. It was so crowded and hard to keep us all together. Next time we will do a self guided audio tour. Only nice part was we got to skip the line.
We had a very good English speaking guide which was a blessing and he was Super nice and very educational..
Tour information provided by company’s voucher & ticket gave wrong meeting place address. We missed the tour due to their bad information.
We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and that you missed the tour due to incorrect meeting point details. This is certainly not the standard we aim to uphold, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. We are currently reviewing our communication process and working with our partners to ensure all information provided is accurate and up to date. Please contact our customer support team , and we’ll do our best to resolve this for you promptly.
Amr Sonbol tour guide of Roma Colesseum was very knowledgeable, informative and interactive with our group. We were a group of 6 along with about 10 other people from all over. He spoke directly to everyone and made tour feel direct and personal/tailored to just you. Ask for AMR Sonbol as your guide and you’ll get the Royal Experience. Ashwan Rocks.
The tour guide was very informative and patient to ask all of our groups many questions - the tour length was just right The walking into the palatine hill area may be dissipated ult for some with mobility issues
