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Colosseum Tour with Arena Floor & Roman Forum | Semi-Private Tour

4.9(276 reviews)Rome, Italy
3hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience the Colosseum Arena Floor and the Roman Forum on this guided tour. You will enter through the Gladiators Gate and explore the Arena floor, gaining insights into the history of this ancient site. The tour also includes visits to Palatine Hill, providing a comprehensive view of Roman civilization. A guide will share narratives as you walk through these historical areas, including a view of the Arch of Constantine. This semi-private tour accommodates groups of 12 people or fewer, ensuring personal attention during your experience.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

If you’ve been dreaming about visiting Rome’s iconic Flavian Amphitheater then this gladiator’s Arena Colosseum Tour is for you. After avoiding wainting in long lines, and heading to this amazing edifice’s backdoor, a.k.a. ‘the gladiator’s entrance’, you’ll be treated to sections that are completely closed off to standard ticket-holders. Our Colosseum Tour with arena floor access lets you stand exactly where the heat of the action took place. Seeing the Colosseum from these totally unique perspectives is an emotional rush, heightened by the captivating historic narrative supplied by your passionate guide, who’ll separate fact from myth on one of the most intriguing sites in the world. Find out what each area of the Colosseum was used for, the engineering feats behind every brick, and how this bloodthirsty ring reflected the political and social values of Ancient Rome herself.

2

Roman Forum

Avoid waiting in lines to enter the Roman Forum too, where you'll find yourself immersed in what once was the pulsing heart of one of the greatest ancient civilizations the world has ever known. See the incredible ruins of temples, and timeless columns as your guide wanders through the pages of history together for an incredible portrait of Ancient Rome.

3

Palatine Hill

Overshadowed by the Colosseum and Roman Forum, in reality, it’s the Palatine Hill that casts its shadow over both. Legend says it was here that Romulus founded Rome, setting the history we all know in motion, and the archaeological record confirms settlements began on this hilltop as early as the 8th century BC. This hill was so lavish in its heyday that the word “palace” actually derives from it. Follow your guide for some of the best views of the Caput Mundi, looking over the Forum on one side, the Circus Maximus on the other, and explore the extravagant remains of many an imperial palace.

What's included / not included

Expert English Speaking GuideFull tour of the Roman Forum & Palatine HillSemi - Private TourColosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other servicesAll Fees and TaxesColosseum entrance ticket with Arena Floor special access (valued at €24 per person)
Hotel Pick Up - Drop Off

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Names on the reservation MUST be the same as your ID or YOU WILL BE REFUSED ENTRY to the Colosseum.
  • Please bring a valid ID document (no photocopies!) for each participant - documents will be checked and they must match the names on the voucher.
  • The final start time of the tour might be updated up to a week in advance as there can be some changes for logistical reasons.
  • Please plan on being at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time.
  • We are unable to accommodate late arrivals as we have a timed entrance to respect. Missed tours due to late arrivals are non-refundable. Please allow extra time to reach the meeting point as Rome's streets can be confusing.
  • The itinerary is subject to change depending on the timed entry slot of the Colosseum.

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