J
Elizabeth was very...
Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and thorough with her explanation of Rome’s rich history. Never felt rushed.
Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $136 / person
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5 · 300 reviews
- Languages
- AR, RU, PT, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 24
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We'll meet at the beautiful Arch of Constantine, directly next to the Colosseum. A representative from our company will be at the side of the Arch FURTHEST away from the Colosseum holding a company sign so we're easy to recognize.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
Avoid the standard tour group and immerse yourself with the Colosseum's 2,000-year history with this special access experience. Inside the Colosseum you'll walk the same steps as gladiators, emperors, and doomed prisoners. Bloodthirsty Romans gathered in this ancient stadium of death to watch gladiator fights and executions, and your guide will explain every gory detail. You'll enter the Colosseum through the special access gladiator's gate, and avoid the crowds in the general access areas. In addition to the Colosseum, you'll visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill (Cesar's Palace). Surrounded by picturesque ruins we'll visit ancient palaces, temples, tombs, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Senate house before finishing the tour at the tomb of Julius Cesare. This 2.5 hour tour concludes in the center of Rome, leaving easy access to local restaurants, cafes, shopping, and public transportation.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Inside the ancient stadium, you'll visit the first and second levels while our enthusiastic guide provides fun, interesting, and relevant information. The Colosseum could host 70,000 Romans in ancient times, all who gathered there to watch blood sports. Exotic animal hunts, beheadings, and Gladiator battles were just among a few of the deadly games held here, and your guide will explain every detail.
You'll walk in the footsteps of Rome's most brilliant and also psychotic Emperors as we discover Cesar's Palace, officially called Palatine Hill. Palatine Hill is where Rome was founded nearly 3,000 years ago, and hosts structures dating from B.C. times, through the Renaissance, and most recently buildings built by Benito Mussolini.
The Roman Empire stretched from Iraq to Scotland, and the Roman Forum is where the decisions to control all of their territory took place. The Forum is the epicenter of the ancient world, and along with your licensed guide you'll visit the most important pagan temples and tombs, the house of the Vestal Virgins, the Senate house, and the tomb of Julius Cesare.
Highlights
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included
Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
What's included
Included
Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is included
Entrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Traveller Ratings
4.5
300 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $136 per person for this Rome experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 10 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We'll meet at the beautiful Arch of Constantine, directly next to the Colosseum. A representative from our company will be at the side of the Arch FURTHEST away from the Colosseum holding a company sign so we're easy to recognize. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in AR, RU, PT, EN, EN, ZH-CN, IT, FR, 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
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(300)
J
Herman was an amazing guide.
Ring your own water or water bottle to fill up when you want. The guide was great maximizing our time where it matters.
S
Nice tour
Experienced local guide. Detailed explanation of the history of colosseum. Group of 16 is right size and the tour was easy to follow.
M
Excellent Tour and awesome guide Alessandro!
Alessandro knows his stuff. Lots of knowledge and very professional. A lot of fun! Would highly recommend this tour...ask for Alessandro!
M
Incredible Colosseum Tour from Start to Finish
This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to Rome! Our guide was incredibly informative, kind, and made sure to keep a comfortable pace so everyone could enjoy the experience. Walking on the Colosseum floor and exploring the Roman Forum made the history come alive. We learned so much and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome!
S
Tour Cancelled
Our tour was cancelled just as we were entering the Colloseum. To no fault of the guide, who was very knowledgeable, the people at the entrance of the arena claimed that our tickets were counterfeit and would not let us in. My husband and I only had one day in Rome to see the Colloseum so this was extremely disappointing.
B
Good tour
It was an informative tour of the colosseum and Roman forum. It was very warm, so difficult to continue for 3 hours. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. This tour would be best in early morning or late afternoon due to the summer heat.
G
Coliseum
Guide Eugenio was late, tour was supposed to start and 9 and didn’t start till 9:30. We spent first 30 minutes outside of Coliseum learning the history which was interesting. We were supposed to spend 90 minutes in Coliseum but only spend 60. Myself and another person n ended more time to walk and needed to continuously add guide to slow down. Miscommunications during rest of Tour.
C
Elizabeth is a fabulous guide!
Elizabeth was a great guide!!! She was very informative and took her time to answer questions from group! A tour is definitely worth the money!! It helps tell you what you’re looking at, otherwise it would be lost. Don’t hesitate and book the tour!
A
Amazing tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum with Elizabeth!
Amazing experience, I would highly recommend it. Elizabeth was a great tour guide!
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