Express Colosseum: Semi-Private Guided Tour with Max 6 People
Description
Experience the Colosseum like few others can. Skip the long lines with priority access and imagine the roar of 80,000 spectators. Your expert guide will lead you past the crowds, through the impressive arches, and into the heart of this iconic monument. Built in the 1st century AD by the Flavian Emperors, the Colosseum became a symbol of Roman power and entertainment. Discover its fascinating history on this one-hour express tour, learning how it earned its nickname from the colossal statue of Apollo that once stood nearby.
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Experience one of Rome's greatest monuments and one of the worlds best preserved archaeological site - the Colosseum. Standing there and gazing up at the stands will have you truly appreciating the grandeur of this extraordinary piece of history, and understanding how the gladiator's and other performers would have felt in the moment.
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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
- 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.
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or photo ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please note that all Colosseum tour starting times are subject to change based on ticket availability.
Reviews(273)
Extremely knowledgeable, go first thing in the morning
Leonardo did an excellent job guiding us through the Colosseum! He was incredibly knowledgeable and we appreciated his enthusiasm around sharing the rich history of the Colosseum and Rome in general. Would highly recommend using Liv Tours (specifically Leonardo) and will be using them again for future trips!
The express tour was perfect for a very hot August day! Our tour guide Andy (Andrew) was a wonderful well of knowledge about the history of the site! He was able to answer questions from both adults and kids (!) with insight and humor. Truly a great tour and didn’t feel like anything was missed!
This was an absolutely incredible experience! I honestly can't recommend it enough! A quick heads-up: the meeting point was a little tricky to figure out at first if you're not familiar with navigating Rome, but once you arrive, it all makes complete sense. Just make sure to give yourself plenty of time and look for the giant Subway Line B signs where the subway actually. And make sure to go up the escalator inside the subway station. But from there, everything was absolute perfection! Our guide Chiara (aka Whisky) was fantastic! She was so knowledgeable, patient, and clearly an expert on all things Roman history. Walking along real ancient Roman roads, exploring historic houses, and soaking in all that history was such a treat, plus there were endless gorgeous photo ops. When we got to the Colosseum, our guide made the whole process effortless. Despite the big crowds, she seamlessly navigated us through and made sure to keep us in the shade whenever possible. We learned so much about the history, evolution, and usage of the Colosseum! The 3-hour length was the absolute sweet spot and it didn't feel too long or too short. Just make sure to wear great walking shoes, because you'll definitely be getting your steps in!
Great experience! Valentine was very knowledgeable, and upbeat! I would highly recommend to anyone this tour.
Marida was an excellent tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about the Colliseum and its history. She was extremely patient and kind. She kept us in the shady parts since the day was so hot. We learned so much. I definitely recommend this tour and Marida as a guide.
We did a Colosseum tour with Gaia and she was fantastic! She did a wonderful job of getting us through the line and finding quiet spots. Absolutely great experience and I’d highly recommend both Gaia and LivTours!
Francesca was amazing! Her knowledge of the Colosseum was fantastic, and she was so welcoming to everyone. She did a wonderful job engaging my son and the other teenager on the tour. We’re so glad we had such a great experience. Well done, Francesca!
Just to clarify, this tour was booked directly through LivTours. It was officially: The Best of Colosseum & Ancient Rome With Exclusive Arena Access | Semi-Private Tour. As my first solo trip, I couldn’t have asked for anything better from Liv! With other companies booking up to 25 in a tour, this was a max of 6 people! Valentina was not only knowledgeable, but funny and engaging! You could tell she loved what she did and was enthusiastic throughout. It made it all the more exciting to experience history.
The tour was FANTASTIC and our guide Marta was incredibly knowledgable!
