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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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(531)
We have used Viator for many of our travel tours. This has been the worst! ZERO stars. Went to meeting point only to have a manager have to set us up as we signed up for self guide. Then were told to download the guide. Extremely hard to follow. Would have been great to have directions on where to start. If you paused it started over. All 3 of us ending up NOT using app. We surely missed so much information about the history, the times , etc. what a disaster and disappointment. Who do I contact for a refund!
Show me Italy is a complete scam! These guys are not reputable!!They have no regard for your hard earned money no matter how early or often you call or message them. DO NOT BOOK with these scammers! Garbage people! Never responded to my numerous attempts to cancel DAYS in advance! Trip was cancelled and they kept my hard earned money!!! No good!
I enjoyed this. The meeting details are accurate and a huge thank you to the young man who helped me get tickets in WhatsApp. I don’t use them at app often so I wasn’t familiar
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re so glad you had a positive experience and found our support helpful. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again soon!
It was a fabulous experience!! They will let you in right at your time and up to 15 minutes before your scheduled time but not before. Because the line was long we took the opportunity to go to the Roman Forum and Pallanyine Hill first thing the next morning since you can go the day before or the day after your Coluseum booking.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a fabulous experience and appreciate you sharing it with us. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Rome!
Was a great experienced at the colosseum in Roma I recommended to anyone want to live a unforgivers experienced, the only downside was the heat try to avoid summer is very very hot, but was good.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience at the Colosseum and truly appreciate your recommendation. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable experience in Rome!
The operator sent me a place to meet them. When I got to the Colosseum, they sent me to a separate place. When I got to the place to meet them, they told me I didn’t have to meet them there and sent me back to the Colosseum. And it was quite inconvenient. And I have to say the staff at the Colosseum, which I have been to numerous times was so rude. It was very disappointed. I’ve never had an experience like that before. Very sad.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a smoother and more enjoyable experience in the future.
We spent ages in 39degree heat looking for the place to collect our tickets. The map only took you near the place. There was a man with a bike and a bag. No signage for Trip advisor. So very stressful!
Disappointing Experience — Not Appropriate for Older Travelers Without a Clear Warning I have taken six Viator tours, and I have genuinely loved the others, which is why this experience was especially disappointing. I was traveling with my 80-year-old parents as part of a very special trip celebrating my mother’s 80th birthday. Unfortunately, this tour was far more strenuous than we anticipated. We walked for approximately 10 minutes before my parents needed to stop. The route was quite hilly, and combined with the heat, it was simply too much for them. I strongly believe the tour company should have a clear disclaimer stating that this tour involves significant walking, hills, and strenuous activity, particularly in hot weather. I have run marathons myself, and even I found the walking difficult in the heat. I can only imagine how challenging it was for my 80-year-old parents. Finding the meeting point was also unnecessarily chaotic and stressful. More importantly, once the guide realized that my parents were struggling, I wish he had shown more concern and offered options for abbreviating the tour or helping us find a reasonable alternative. The guide was knowledgeable, but he seemed much more focused on completing the scheduled tour than on adapting to the needs of our group. I understand that the guide has a schedule to maintain, but I would have appreciated some compassion and flexibility given the circumstances. This was a major family trip and a milestone birthday celebration for my mother, and unfortunately, this experience put a real damper on what was otherwise a wonderful trip. I generally give people and companies the benefit of the doubt, and I have had very positive experiences with Viator in the past. That is why I am particularly disappointed by this experience. I am requesting a refund. At a minimum, I strongly encourage the tour operator to add a prominent disclaimer explaining the amount of walking, hills, and physical exertion involved, especially during hot weather, so that travelers can make an informed decision about whether this tour is appropriate for themselves and their families. This tour was through Show Me Italy.
The local tour operators like 'Show me Italy' buy up all of the official tickets then slap additional fees on top of them, meaning you have no choice to but to buy from them at the higher price. The tour operator adds absolutely no extra value, other than wasting your time by saying we have to meet them down the road, line up up for for ages until we could speak to them, only to then say we have to go line up at the Colosseum and we're on our own, which made us late to getting in. Take note that if you do not have an in-person Guided tour, then just go straight to the Colosseum, don't waste your time meeting them first as its pointless. Anyway, we got to see the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and the Roman forum which is what we came for and it was all very interesting, so we can tick that off the bucket list now.
Thank you so much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum and that the experience helped you check these incredible landmarks off your bucket list. We’re glad you found it all so interesting and hope you’ll leave Rome with many wonderful memories!
Great self guided tour, amazing landmark to visit. Very hot in this weather but fascinating to learn about the history.
Great self-guided tour and an amazing landmark to visit! It was very hot in this weather, but the experience was fascinating. I really enjoyed learning about the history and exploring the site at my own pace.
