Private Colosseum Arena Tour with Roman Forum Access
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum Arena
- Guided tour of the Colosseum Arena
- Access to the Roman Forum
- Explore ancient Roman history
- Expert insights from a knowledgeable guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum Arena
- Guided tour of the Colosseum Arena
- Access to the Roman Forum
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a backdoor entrance and get access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners. Get ready to enjoy the Colosseum from a very unique perspective.
Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist. Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it. After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome. Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar.
Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum. From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus.
Meeting point
Start Location
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is wheelchair accessible.
- Service animals are allowed on this tour.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for security checks at the entrance.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- IMPORTANT: Please make sure to enter the date of birth for all travellers during the booking process so we can issue the correct Colosseum tickets. Incorrect or missing information may result in denied entry.
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Each traveler must present a valid passport or ID document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the starting time
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- Pets are not permitted
Traveler reviews
Loved it!
My wife and I had a great time on this tour. Our guide, Lars, made this "our" tour from the very beginning, and he was very informative during all of our stops at the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, and the Colosseum. The "skip the line" feature of this private tour made us feel like VIP's, and we were able to see some amazing sites. We highly recommend this tour.
Colosseum Arena Express Guided Tour
Francesca our Tour Guide was fantastic, so much knowledge about the Colosseum. She was bright and bubbly and made it fun. Appreciated her folder with photos and illustrations to enhance her explanation of various things we saw etc. She also accompanied us into the Roman Forum & Palatine Hill and explained briefly about that. We had no wait time and went straight through despite the long lines. All very organised by this Company - meeting place was clear. Also found the ear pieces very good and we were all able to hear Francesca clearly. A small group of 14 was definitely the best way to go.
Amazing tour with the best guide I can think of!
We had a wonderful experience with Touriks and our guide Susi from A to Z. We came to the Touriks office in Rome because we were looking for a short-termed private tour in German. They were extremely helpful and managed to organize the tour we wanted for the next morning. Susi, our Austrian tour guide, met us in front of the colosseum and took us around for a 75 minutes tour. She was simply amazing! She was competent, kind, funny and so much fun to be with. Plus she has a wonderful way to engage the kids, who in our case really loved her and clung to her lips (they are 8 and 6 yes old). We all had a great time and highly recommend this private experience over a larger group, esp. when traveling with smaller kids.