Rome: Colosseum with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour

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From EUR 39

4.3
4,649 reviews

Overview

Available languages

German
Portuguese
English
Italian
French
Spanish

VIP Colosseum sharing tour with access through the Gladiator' Arch and to the Arena floor. Follow the footsteps of the Gladiators by accessing the Colosseum through the Gladiators' Gate known as the Gate of the Deaths because the death gladiators were brought out after their combats in the roman times! Enjoy a great view of the Colosseum and the below dungeons from the restricted area of the Arena Floor. Your guide will guide you through the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum and share with you many stories and secrets of the roman gladiators. emperors and senators. Your storytelling guide will use during the tour many visual aids to bring past Rome back to life! This tour includes the Colosseum with the restricted area of the Arena Floor, as well as the archaeological sites of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill!

Its is a sharing tour in a small group with a dedicated friendly professional guide.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Confirmation will be received at time of booking.

Most travelers can participate. Not wheelchair accessible. Please note that due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not suitable for any persons with disabilities.

Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.

The entrance tickets to the Colosseum cannot be changed nor refunded. 

ID mandatory. Each traveler must present a valid ID card or document that matches the name provided at the time of booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.

Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that in case of late arrival you will lose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival.

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.

Please show up at least 15 minutes before the tour to do the check in.

There might be a change in order of the itinerary due to security and ticket availability.

Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check. No visitor can avoid these checks.

Please make sure you bring comfortable shoes and a refillable plastic water bottle especially during hot weather! In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.

Near public transportation.

Normal sized backpacks are permitted, huge backpacks will not be admitted. Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Entrance to Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)

Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.

Tour guide and headphones

Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

Food and drinks

Options

Colosseum Arena Only Ticket

Colosseum Arena Access ticket: NOT GUIDED TOUR, ONLY TICKET ENTRANCE
Ticket with Host: Colosseum ticket with host, Only entrance, Not guided tour.

Spanish Tour

English Tour

Portuguese Tour

French

French

BASE

Arena with Roman Forum Spanish

Arena with Roman Forum Spa: Arena Express Tour with Roman Forum. This option doesn't include the upper levels of the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes: You will spend 20 minutes in the Arena and 30/40 minutes in the Roman Forum.

Arena with Roman Forum English

Arena with Roman Forum English: Arena Express Tour with Roman Forum. This option doesn't include the upper levels of the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes: You will spend 20 minutes in the Arena and 30/40 minutes in the Roman Forum.

Italian Tour

Colosseum Arena with Forum

Operated by VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL

Reviews

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  • Informative, informal,...

    Peter B,

    Feb 4, 2025

    5.0

    Informative, informal, interesting and made us what to know even more We had a terrific guide - Max - who added humour and a gentle political spin to his story.

  • Tour of Ancient Rome

    Richard H,

    Feb 1, 2025

    5.0

    Our tour guide was very informative. She made the whole experience very memorable. Without the tour guide we really would have lost. Absolutely recommend.

  • Worth doing,...

    Gareth S,

    Jan 29, 2025

    5.0

    Worth doing, knowledgeable guide, didn’t feel like we were rushed at all. Makes everything you’ve seen and learned about Ancient Rome more real

  • Well worth it! Our guide...

    Georganne L,

    Jan 27, 2025

    5.0

    Well worth it! Our guide was terrific - very informative, engaging and encouraged questions! Overall, A+ !

  • Great tour guide

    Carlos C,

    Jan 26, 2025

    5.0

    Very knowledgeable guide, took his time and always aware of the group. The price was reasonable and worth it.