Colosseum Arena Access & Ancient Rome Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Colosseum Arena
- Explore Roman Forum's ancient ruins
- Visit Palatine Hill's panoramic views
- Learn from expert English-speaking guide
- Immerse in Rome's rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Colosseum Arena
- Guided tour of Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Colosseum with the special Gladiator’s entrance, including the Arena stage, an overview of the underground, first and second level of the monument.
Palatine Hill: here you can find emperor’s houses and a beautiful view of the city.
Roman Forum: the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julio Cesar
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
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Photography is allowed; tripods are not permitted.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated.
- 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
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours
- 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.
- If you choose the semi-private option, please note that our tours are designed for up to 7 guests per guide to ensure a personal and immersive experience. Occasionally, to keep families or friends together, the group size may be slightly larger. In other cases, the group may have fewer than 7 participants. This flexibility helps us provide the best possible experience for everyone.
- 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
Not the best unfortunately
I wouldn’t recommend this tour. We are a family that really enjoys history and learning about the places we visit but unfortunately this tour didn’t live up to expectations. The guides facts and stories were all quite random and we didn’t come away with a sense of any understanding of the history of the sights we saw. We gleaned more from our guide book. The guide was also very laboured and unnecessarily detailed in parts and then scant on any details of real interest. Such a shame as it was our children’s (13 & 16) first trip to Rome. I’m sure there are better tours out there.
Amazing piece of history
The Colosseum was amazing! To step back in time and imagine what it must have been like during the height of the Roman Empire. The forum was awesome!
The guide was excellent...
The guide was excellent she's explaining very well everything we have a great time the only reason I give a 3 starts because I was very disappointed that we just on the arena taking some pictures and sit down to explaining what happens there we didn't have a slight of chance to go inside . Just at front of the arena in that's it if you want to go inside be sure because is not gonna happen in this one
Really pleasant experience.
We had an excellent guide, she speaks excellent American, gave us plenty of interesting info.
Great tour
Diego was a great guide for the tour. We enjoyed the tour and covered a lot .