Colosseum Express Tour with Arena Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
- Guided tour with an expert historian
- Access to the Gladiator's Arena
- Explore ancient Roman architecture
- Learn about gladiatorial combat
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum
- Guided tour with an expert historian
- Access to the Gladiator's Arena
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Colosseum with the special Arena stage, first and second level of the monument
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
- This tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
- Photography is allowed; however, tripods and professional equipment are prohibited.
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a valid ID for age verification if applicable.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
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
- Stroller Accessible
- 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
- 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
Unprofessional and Confusing!
We booked this tour on a birthday trip with a firm schedule of things to do. We booked for 11:00AM and got confirmation. Later, we received notice that the time and meeting location changed. We confirmed that it would work for us. Then, we started getting notices of the previous time and location and the day we were to meet, I got phone calls (missed) and email stating the tour guide was looking for us at the original time and location. I called back, no answer. I responded in the chat that we confirmed for 12:15 and asked them to verify. No one responded for a long time, and the directions were very distorted for either location. We ended up calling Viator and canceling because this company does not have their details figured out. We wasted our morning. Very unprofessional.
Very interesting and informative
Great tour, so much to see even in 3 hours! Engaging tour guide really helped us understand the area. We were upgraded to a Forum and Palatine Hill tour which was well worth it.
Unacceptable and chaotic experience. Booking cancelled at the last minute. Do not book.
This was an absolutely unacceptable experience. This operator is a scam. Do not book. I showed up on time at the meeting point, only to find that no one was available. There was complete confusion on site, with no clear communication or ownership. We were made to wait for around 20 to 40 minutes with no explanation of what was happening. While I was physically standing with the tour operator, I received a cancellation email and refund notification. The operator then claimed that Viator had cancelled the booking, while Viator pointed to the operator. Regardless of where the blame sits, the handling was completely unprofessional and unacceptable. At the very last minute, we were told that there were no tickets available and that the booking had been cancelled at the back end. Because of this, we missed seeing the Colosseum entirely. We had extended our stay by an extra day specifically for this visit, incurring additional accommodation costs, all of which was wasted due to this failure. This was poorly managed, stressful, and deeply disappointing. I would strongly advise against booking with this operator.
Super visit to the Colosseum
Super interesting tour with a very enthusiastic guide. Highly recommended. The fun stories of the guide zap you, as it were, to the time of the Romans.
The perfect time and tour guide
Mircea was an amazing tour guide - kind, passionate and friendly. The perfect tour guide to reveal so much in only an hour. We loved it.