Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome

About this experience

Use a dedicated gate restricted to the general public access to enter the Colosseum. Walk through the Gladiators Gate and right onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture. Climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 75 min

   See Rome's iconic monuments in a fun and easy way with your tour guide. Learn about the history of the amphitheater and the spectacular matches that the Colosseum Arena has hosted. Hear about the construction techniques invented by the Romans, the amazing skills of gladiators, fierce battles between exotic animals, and the advanced techniques Roman engineers used to build the Colosseum. Walk through the first level and see the arena, trapdoors. It will entertain you with the story of Gladioteral game, the largest and most expensive game in the history of humanity.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 30 min

   Roman Forum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 30 min

   Palatine Hill is considered to be the birthplace of the Italian capital and is believed to have been inhabited since the year 1000 B.C. During the Republican Period, Roman citizens belonging to the upper class settled in Palatine Hill and built sumptuous palaces, of which important traces are still preserved.

What's included

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• Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
• Please note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
• Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
• Official tour guide at the Colosseum
• Roman Forum and Palatine hill ticket (self Guided)

What's not included

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• no 'Underground or Arena entrance with this tour.
• Skip the security line (all visitors must go through a security metal detector )
• Private transportation
• Guide for Roman forum and Palatine hill

Additional information

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• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Wheelchair accessible
• 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 ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.

Cancellation policy

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If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.