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Colosseum Express Guided Tour & Ancient Rome Entry Pass included
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $55 / person
- Location
- Rome, Italy
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 · 1,010 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, EN, ZH-CN
- Group
- Up to 24 people
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 7 days before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Tour In Rome by Tour in the City
- Meeting point
- The meeting point is at our office in Via Labicana 96.Meeting Time is 30 minutes before the booked time, and the documents (Identity Card or Passport) are mandatory.
Description
Skip the line to buy the tickets and explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a private guided tour, or book a self-audio guided tour to see the entire area at your own pace. Visit the Colosseum, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours. We can offer different options to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a Private Guided Tour accompanied by an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (audioguide App in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone. Learn the story of the Romans and its most important monuments on a 3-hour tour. Enjoy a fast-track entrance to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9 times a day, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Nov 5
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $55
- Child (ages 3–17)
- $23
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $626.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Colosseum
Visit Rome's symbolic monument with a tour that makes it easy and fun for all ages. Learn about the amphitheater's history from a guide with an art and archaeology background. Learn about the spectacular games and bloody battles that were held inside. Hear about the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the incredible ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Walk around the first tiers and reach the arena to learn about the trapdoors and all the mechanisms used to animate the games. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories of sea-battles, the cages where lions were kept before the games started, the rooms in which gladiators were waiting before they reached the arena, the executions, and the excitement of the spectators attending the most spectacular, fantastic, and expensive games in human history.
Roman Forum
ourney into the heart of Ancient Rome at the Roman Forum. Discover the center of Roman society at the Forum, where laws were decreed, politics discussed, and goods bartered. This is the beating heart of Ancient Rome: an unmatched social, economic, religious, and political powerhouse.
Palatine Hill
Palatine Hill, four-sided plateau rising 131 feet (40 metres) south of the Forum in Rome and 168 feet (51 metres) above sea level. It has a circumference of 5,700 feet (1,740 metres). The city of Rome was founded on the Palatine, where archaeological discoveries range from prehistoric remains to the ruins of imperial palaces.
What's included
Included
For audio guide option: App in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish
Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
For the guided tour option: Guide for groups of up to 24 people
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for both options
Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Not included
Tour Guide included ONLY for guided tour option
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Smartphones to download the app must be latest generation (No older than 2020)
Food and drinks
Headsets (for the audio guided tour option)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
1,010 reviews
How it compares in Rome
- Starting price $55 is 52% below the typical $113 for tours of similar length in Rome
- Price over the last 19 days: $54–$55
Excurgo comparison of 8,041 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
- The Colosseum security checks the names and ID cards of each visitor, so the wait can be longer than expected. You can enter only with a valid ID card!
- 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 activity can suffer 20/30 min variation due to organizational reasons
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Discount for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card! Without valid ID ticket control operators will deny entry at the Colosseum.
- For the Sel Guided Tour Option Smartphones to download the app for the audioguide must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- Please note that for safety reasons the Colosseum can accommodate up to 3.000 people at once.This could lead to delays in access to the site, even for pre-booked visitors.
- For security reasons all visitors and their luggage shall be screened.
- Forbidden objects inside the Colosseum: bottles and glasses containers, alcholic beverages and aerosols, backpacks, camping, bulky bags and luggage / trolley
- Can be introduced medium and small size backpacks to shoulder, which must be checked, as any other bag, with metal detectors, opened and visually inspected by the Urbe Security Institute, responsible for the entrance inspection
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund
- Activity not recommended for people with motor lag
- No change on a booking can be accepted after 24hrs to the starting time of the tour. In that instance, no refund will be issued.
- For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- In some cases, a Roma Pass may be included, subject to availability and the option booked.
- Not recommended for travelers in wheel chair
- We kindly inform you that any kind of disability (visual impairment, hearing impairment,... ) or anything that might prevent you to regularly join the tour, MUST BE communicate in advance to our staff.
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
7+ days before100% refund
0–7 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Colosseum Express Guided Tour & Ancient Rome Entry Pass included lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $55 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $626. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–17 pay from $23, adults from $55. Infants go free.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 7 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is The meeting point is at our office in Via Labicana 96. Meeting Time is 30 minutes before the booked time, and the documents (Identity Card or Passport) are mandatory. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, EN, ZH-CN, IT, IT, FR, FR, ES, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 24 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult. Discount for children under 18 years is applied only with a valid ID card! Without valid ID ticket control operators will deny entry at the Colosseum.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 1,010 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City.
Reviews(1,010)
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