Roma Trip Overview
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Access the Colosseum’s Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, using the backdoor entrance.
Skip the queue into the world’s most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
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Duration: 75 to 180 minutes
Starts: Roma, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Roma, Lazio, Italy
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Access the Colosseum’s Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, using the backdoor entrance.
Skip the queue into the world’s most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with this private tour. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
Use your ticket to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena, not available to regular ticket owners, skipping the long queues. Get ready to enjoy the Colosseum from a very unique perspective.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Colosseum, Piazza del Colosseo, 00184 Rome Italy
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 stay inside the Colosseum as long as you wish. Then 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).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Roman Forum, Largo della Salara Vecchia 5/6, 00186 Rome Italy
OPTIONALLY, you can have a short break inside the Colosseum to further explore on your own, then join the guide again 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.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Palatine Hill, Piazza Santa Maria Nova, 53, 00186 Rome Italy
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.
Duration: 35 minutes
