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3 hours
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Explore the world's most visited monument in the most comfortable and complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor OR descend into the Underground section (depending on the option you select during booking). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.
Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins. Options available for small-group and private guided tours.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travelers' full names at the ticket office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Please note that the tickets for this tour are nominative. We will register on them the names you have provided during checkout. Please make sure to provide the names of the people attending the tour as they appear on their passport.
You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
The Belvedere is momentarily not part of this tour due to COVID-19 restrictions
A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
Please note that the group will leave the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time in order to pass the security check
This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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 tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
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.
Live expert guide
Sterilized earphones to hear clearly your guide
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Dedicated entrance tickets and reservation fees
Full on-site assistance
Access to EITHER the Underground section OR the Arena floor /depends on option chosen during booking
The upper levels of the Colosseum are not part of this tour
Please note: The "Arena" options of this tour do not include access to the Underground section
Private Tour in French: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
Private Tour in Portuguese: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
Private Tour in English: This option is for a private 3-hour tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in English with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 25 people
Small-Group tour in English: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a small group of a maximum of 8 people.
Private Tour in German: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Spanish with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
Private Tour in Italian: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in French with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
Group tour in English: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people
Group tour in Spanish: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 25 people
Group tour in German: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 20 people
Private Tour in Spanish: This option is for a private 3-hour guided tour of the Colosseum Underground and Arena, Forum & Palatine Hill.
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in Portuguese with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
NO access to Underground part: This option is for a tour in German with access to the Gladiators' Arena (NO Underground) in a group of maximum 20 people
Special Evening access: In this tour you will visit the undergrounds and Arena of the Colosseum during an evening opening.
Duration: 2 hours: This tour is split in 2 separate parts: 4:30pm Roman Forum tour (1 hr) + evening Colosseum tour (1 hr)
Split tour: First meet us for the 4:30pm Roman Forum tour (1 hr) then meet us again for the evening Colosseum tour (1 hr)
Group Tour in French: This option is for a tour with access to the Underground AND Arena in a shared group of a maximum of 20 people
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