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Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour with Arena Access

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Walk, talk, see what gladiators did, and then some on this guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, with exclusive access to the Arena.

Highlights

  • Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with exclusive Arena entry, all in one tour with an expert guide.

  • Bypass ticket queues to trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home.

  • Let your expert guide tell you all about the social and political life in ancient Rome as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.

  • Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!

  • Fun Fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.

Inclusions

  • Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

  • Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide

  • Special access to the Colosseum Arena

  • Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2

  • Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly

  • Group of up to 18 people

Exclusions

  • Access to the Colosseum underground or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United States, United Kingdom and over 77 countries have loved this experience
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Hubin

4/5

May, 2024

I would have preferred to start with the Colosseum.A bit fast for the forum.Watch out for the group as it lost me.Luckily I found them in time for the Colosseum.
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Antonio J Ferrer

Antonio

5/5

May, 2024

Stefano, our guide, was really good. Very calm, spoke great English, spoke slow and clear, and most of all he was knowledgeable and we could tell that he did his job with pride. Thank you.
Bridget Jane Bentall

Bridget

4/5

May, 2024

Organised and ease of location of guide, skip the line essential. For our tour of the Collisium it was difficult keeping up with the guide who did not make it easy holding his flag so low, that said it was so imformative and just what we wanted.
Susana Aguilar

Susana

5/5

May, 2024

The tour of the Colisseum was very good, and detailed to know a little more about the history of this magnificent place.
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Linda Wayles

Linda

5/5

May, 2024

Very well organised. Easy to find meeting place and guide at planned time. Fabrizio, our guide, was great. Warm personality, very informative and made the tour fun. Would highly recommend to anyone who wishes to book online before travelling to Rome, as we found there were so many companies offering tours and some reviews were mixed, making it difficult to choose with confidence.

A day in the life, gladiator-style

Walk past the crowds smoothly with your guide into the mighty Colosseum, ready to see and learn everything. The depth of its history embedded in the many-tiered structure is as vast as the monument itself. Watch out for goosebumps as you walk through the Gladiator Gate. Enter the Arena, which once hosted epic historical battles, and don't forget to greet the Arch of Constantine.

View the senator seats up close, from where the royalty entertained themselves to bloodthirsty quarrels. Peek down from the edge of the Arena's floor to discover chambers that once contained wild beasts and pathways the gladiators took. Walk through the entire circumference of the Colosseum, and try to picture it when 80,000 screaming Romans occupied it.

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Step away from the glory of the Colosseum to the Roman Forum, to discover the center of political and social life in Ancient Rome. Visit a vantage point with equally enriching views and history. Learn about it from your guide and take some time to explore it on your own. Next up, trek to the top of Palatine Hill for unparalleled views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.

What to bring

  • Everyone must bring valid IDs for smooth entry.

What's not allowed

  • Luggage and large bags are not permitted in the Colosseum.

Accessibility

  • The venue is not accessible by wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or baby carriages.

  • This tour might not be suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Additional information

  • The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.

  • Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers will not be accommodated.

  • The tour covers all 3 sites. However, the order of sites visited may be subject to change.

  • As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

  • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.
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