Rome: Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Tour

About this experience

Explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with a licensed guide. Choose your experience: a guided tour of all three sites, an Arena upgrade, a private tour, or a Colosseum-only visit. At the Colosseum, discover the first and second levels and hear stories of gladiators, emperors and the crowds who watched the games. With the Arena upgrade, enter through the gladiators’ gate and experience the amphitheatre from the arena floor. Continue to the Roman Forum, once the political, religious and commercial centre of ancient Rome. Walk among temples, basilicas and triumphal arches as your guide brings the ruins and their history to life. Then explore Palatine Hill, associated with Rome’s foundation and later home to the imperial palaces. Check your selected option carefully: the Colosseum-only tour does not include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill. Arena floor access and a private guide are available only with the corresponding upgrade.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 60 min

   Enter the Colosseum like a gladiator with pre-purchased, named tickets for a VIP experience.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 45 min

   Explore the heart of Roman politics, religion, and commerce—where history was made.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 45 min

   Visit the birthplace of Rome and enjoy stunning views of the city.

What's included

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• Colosseum Entrance Fee (Valued at € 2,44)
• Official Professional Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
• Audio Equipment to Hear the Guide (only if the Guided Tour option selected)
• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at € 18)
• Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

What's not included

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• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Entrance to the Arena

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Kindly ensure that THE FULL NAMES YOU SUBMIT MATCH EXACTLY with the names on each participant’s official ID or passport, including for children. The Colosseum strictly enforces this policy and will refuse entry for any discrepancies. Each guest must bring a valid ID. Please avoid using nicknames, shortened names, or incorrect/missing first or last names. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need help with this.
• For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
• The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
• Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
• Please show up at least 15 minutes before to do the check in
• Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
• Late arrivals will not be refunded
• In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
• All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
• Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
• By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
• If you selected the audio guide option, please make sure to download it in advance using a Wi-Fi connection. It will work offline once downloaded. We do not provide headphones – bring your own that are compatible with your phone. Please note: the app may not function properly on older devices. If your ticket is booked after 4:00 PM, there might not be enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill – you can either start earlier or return the next day to visit the Forum.
• The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.

Cancellation policy

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If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.