Colosseum and Ancient Rome Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Explore Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's historic sites
- Learn from expert guides
- Experience Rome's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line access to Colosseum
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Audio guide for self-paced exploration
- Food and beverages
Meeting point
Start Location
Basilica of Saints Cosmas and Damian, Via dei Fori Imperiali, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking time and arrive at least 15 minutes early.
- Be aware that the tour may involve walking on uneven surfaces.
- Note that food and beverages are not included in the tour price.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 1 and 3 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 1 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please make sure that the names provided EXACTLY MATCH THE NAMES on the passports or ID cards of all participants (children included), otherwise entry to the Colosseum will be denied. A valid ID is required for everyone to enter. Nicknames, missing names, or incorrect first or last names are not accepted by Colosseum guards. Feel free to contact us if you need any assistance with this.
- For minors, the age must be 17 or younger on the day of the activity
- The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed or refunded
- Each traveler must show a valid ID matching the booking name for entry. Without ID, entry is not guaranteed
- Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code
- Late arrivals will not be refunded
- All visitors must pass through a metal detector to enter the Colosseum. No exceptions
- Not Allowed: Big backpacks, pets, weapons, sharp items, large bags, alcohol, drugs, sprays, glass.
- By purchasing this tour, you agree to our Terms and Conditions
- If you booked the audio guide option, please download the app in advance using Wi-Fi. Once downloaded, it works offline. Earphones are not provided – please bring your own, compatible with your smartphones. Note that older phones may not support the app properly. For bookings after 4:00 PM, you may not have enough time to visit the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. You can either arrive earlier or visit the Roman Forum the next day.
- The Ancient Rome tour involves Steps and a lot of walking on un-even path especially in the Roman Forum . We highly suggest flat confortable shoes. This tour is not suitable for any person with recent surgeries, with disabilities and for people in wheelchairs due to the street level , up street level and steps.
Traveler reviews
Poor Customer Service
When Boooked a Audio Tour, We Arrived to See All Other Tour Operators Vsible by Holding up Their Banners Except Viator Tour Operators. We finally Located Viator around 400 yards From Colleseum, Our Tour time schedule had changed from 11am to 11.30am Our Tour Guide had No Audio Equipment. Unfortunately Our Scheduled Tour Didnt Happen, instead we walked in & around Colleseum Ourselfs, Viator are an absolute Shambles!
Lovely guide who is passionate and interesting.
Very thorough full on tour. A lot to take in but that's what we wanted. The guide was lovely, Giorgia. It's 3 hours and we went at 10am would have proffered doing the 8.30 as our 11 year old struggled with concentration but this was a must for us to understand the history. Its a busy attraction and hot but we enjoyed it and stuck with it.
Never in August!!!
Never visit in August. Impossible due to the heat and the crowds!!!!! Lots of lines and very overwhelming. The heat made it turn into something like very fast, without being able to enjoy the details. Don't forget a hat and water.
Great experience for our family.
If you've never been, the tour is worth the little extra cost. Tour guide was great, informative, friendly, involved the children throughout. But it was very very hot during our visit
Ok, good to have done it, no need to rush back.
Paid good money for the Colessium, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum, however, didn't realise it was extra cost for the arena, so didn't get to do that. Understandably very busy. Although good to tick off the bucket list, it was all a little underwhelming.