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Colosseum, Arena Floor & Ancient City Group Tour in Rome

4.7(54 reviews)Rome, Italy
2hDurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a 3-hour small-group tour to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. This tour includes speedy access and a licensed guide, allowing for an informative experience with a limited group size. The tour begins inside the Colosseum, where you will learn about gladiators and emperors while enjoying views from the arena floor. Following this, the group will visit Palatine Hill, known as the birthplace of Rome, before proceeding to the Roman Forum, which was central to Roman social life. This tour is suitable for those interested in history and architecture. It is designed for comfort, providing time for questions and engagement with the guide. Be aware that group size is limited.

Itinerary

1

Colosseum

Your expert guide will transport you back to the height of the Roman Empire when the Colosseum was constructed. During this time, Rome was ruled by emperors, the city was filled with riches from across the world, and the Colosseum served as a central venue for games and events featuring animals and people captured from Rome’s territories. Please note: the tour may start at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability.

2

Palatine Hill

Next, you’ll climb Palatine Hill, the legendary site where Rome was founded. The hill is an important archaeological site, with settlements from the Iron Age through the Imperial period. See landmarks such as the Hut of Romulus, Rome’s legendary founder, and the Imperial Palace, where emperors and their families lived and conducted political and administrative affairs.

3

Roman Forum

The final stop is the Roman Forum, the heart of ancient Rome. This area was once a bustling center of markets, law courts, temples, and civic life. It was here that Julius Caesar was cremated, two emperors were killed in 69 AD, and Cicero delivered speeches that influenced Western culture for centuries.

What's included / not included

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other servicesGuided tour with expert storytelling and insights from a licensed guideColosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)Headsets provided for clear commentary, even in busy areas
Access to the Arena floor is not included unless specifically selected for an additional feeTransportation, food, and drinks

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

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

Good to know

  • Full names of all travelers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Each traveler must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry
  • The tour may start at either the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on ticket availability
  • Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month; tours on these days are offered at a discounted rate

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