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A person in a yellow shirt with arms outstretched in front of an ancient amphitheater with multiple arches and stone steps. 1
A group of people standing on a viewing platform at an ancient amphitheater with a clear sky. 3
An ancient Roman amphitheater with tourists. 4
Ancient ruins with columns and a large dome in the background. 5

Ancient Rome Tour: Colosseum Arena & Forum

By Touriks
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
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Overview

  • Enter the busy Colosseum through a dedicated entrance
  • Get exclusive access to areas not included in regular visits
  • Dip in ancient history and architecture with an archeologist
  • Learn about the games and walk the paths of Gladiators
  • Immerse in the beauty of the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill

Activity location

  • Colosseum
    • 21 Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ground level exit of metro "Colosseo" - Line B (blue line).
    • 21 Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    All taxes, fees, and admissions
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Thorough live guide of the Colosseum with access to the Arena floor
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Radio headsets to easily hear your guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full on-site assistance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pick-up & drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Optional service charge

Know before you book

  • IMPORTANT: Please send us a message right after booking to let us know which participants are adults and which are children, so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Missing information may result in denied entry.
  • Trolleys and large backpacks, as well as pets, are not allowed inside the monuments
  • You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 30 minutes to clear the security checks
  • This tour is subject to weather conditions. In case of non operation the customers will be given the choice to either reschedule the tour or have a full refund
  • This tour sells out quite fast. You are advised to book early
  • Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We cannot accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
  • All travellers must present a valid document or proof of ID
  • The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
  • This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible

What you can expect

Get exclusive access to areas of the Colosseum not available to regular ticket holders, the Gladiators' Arena and explore the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill with an expert guide.

Explore thoroughly the world's most visited monument! Step on the exclusive Arena floor and see from there parts of the Underground section. Find out about the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome and walk the steps of the Gladiators before the fights. Be surprised by the behind-the-scene logistics and technology.

Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you immerse into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheatre.

Enjoy a short break to further explore the Colosseum on your own, then head together towards the archaeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour.

Immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples at the Roman Forums and visit the Palatine Hill, where the legend of Romulus and Remus sets the foundation of the city. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of the Empire and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Circus Maximus.

Location

Activity location

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    Colosseum
    • 21 Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Ground level exit of metro "Colosseo" - Line B (blue line).
    • 21 Piazza del Colosseo
    • 00184, Roma, Lazio, Italy