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Colosseum Special Access on Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palaces

4.5(305 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationArabic, Russian, Portuguese, English, Zh-CN, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

This experience allows travellers to explore the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill over 2.5 hours. Participants will enter the Colosseum through the gladiator's gate, providing a special access point that avoids typical crowd areas. The tour includes a guided walk through the Colosseum, highlighting its historical significance and the experiences of gladiators and spectators. Following the Colosseum, the tour covers the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, featuring visits to ancient ruins, temples, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and the Senate house, culminating at the tomb of Julius Caesar. This activity suits those interested in history and ancient architecture. It may not be ideal for individuals with mobility issues due to the terrain. After the tour, participants will be in central Rome, close to restaurants, cafes, shopping, and public transport.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

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.

2

Palatine Hill

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.

3

Roman Forum

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.

What's included / not included

Colosseum entrance ticket valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if Arena access is includedEntrance to the Colosseum, Arena, Roman Forum and Palatine HillColosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • 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

Good to know

  • 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.

Traveller reviews

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