Why choose this Rome tour ?
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum.
Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world’s most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
You have the choice to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
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What makes Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum a unique experience ?
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. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission..
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
- 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.
- Pets are not permitted
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- 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.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Portuguese Private : Arena
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1-hour tour: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Italian Small Group : Arena
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1-hour tour / group of max. 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - English Private : Arena
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1-hour Tour in English: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Spanish Group: Arena+Forum
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3-hours tour / group of max 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena and of the Roman Forum. - French Small Group : Arena
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1-hour tour / group of max. 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - French Private : Arena
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1-hour tour in French: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Spanish Private : Arena
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1-hour tour in Spanish: This option is for a private tour of the Colosseum with access to Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Portuguese Small Group: Arena
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1-hour tour / group of max. 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - German Small Group : Arena
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1-hour tour / group of max. 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Spanish Small Group : Arena
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1-hour tour / group of max. 15: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena. Includes entry(not guide) to Roman Forum - Portuguese Group : Arena+Forum
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3-hours tour / group of max 20: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators’ Arena and of the Roman Forum.
Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Admission to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
- Live professional archeologist guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TOURIKS.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund. - This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 120 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– All travellers must present a proof of ID (passport/driver’s licence) in order to be admitted in the Colosseum. Travellers without an identification document might be not allowed to visit
– Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. We won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals
– Please expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the mandatory security checks
– Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
– For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours
– We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome
