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 12 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 12 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
Great tour guide
Our guide Guiseppe did a fantastic job. It was sweltering hot and he found all the shady spots to help us cool down. He was extremely knowledgeable and explained much of the history of the Roman emporers who built the structures. He spoke English very well and definitely did an A+ job! On the downside, the company changed our tour time to later than we booked, and the heat was worse as a result. And they deleted the tour segment of the Colosseum arena and could not tell us what amount they might refund for the reduced access. But Giuseppe's fantastic job made it all worthwhile.
Very Hot and Lots of walking
We went on a small group tour. Few issues with some people not having ID as requested, which slowed us down. Long queues at the Roman forum and extremely hot. Seen most sites but was tough going. 2 people bailed before the trip finished. Coliseum was really good remainder less so.
Tour guide was a history...
Tour guide was a history teacher. He was fantastic and with lots of information. Our small group (7) were asking questions and our guide encouraged it. I had a much better understnding of the history (time line) and how things were done. Loved the tour
Excellent Tour
Easy instructions for meeting point text and emails and reminders the day before in an hour before both from the app and the text made it extremely easy to find what I was looking for. True guide was amazing and very knowledgeable.
Disappointing Experience
Our tour guide was lovely and knowledgeable except that she was extremely difficult to follow as her accent was very strong and English somewhat limited. We were a group of 10 and all had the same issue. Headset quality was not great, we only realised this the next day when we went on another tour where the quality was superb. Also booked an arena floor entry ticket which got cancelled 5 days before the tour, still waiting for reimbursement for that portion of the ticket and left us with no options to acquire tickets for entry to the floor. Given the opportunity again we would not have booked this tour