Why choose this Rome tour ?

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.



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What makes Rome: Colosseum with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour a unique experience ?

This 2.5-hour guided tour with fast track access to the Colosseum through the Gladiators’ Gate; our storytelling guide will take ancient history back to life. You will depart from our meeting point and you will receive personal headsets for a better listening to the guide. With this entrance you will access in the center of the Arena, have your camera ready to discover the Colosseum where Gladiators and wild beast did their combats. Access through the special Gladiator’s Gate  and take the chance to step into Arena stage where Gladiators used to join the fights!

Included parts of the Colosseum: 1st and 2nd level, Arena floor.
Please note: the 3rd level and the Undergrounds are NOT included in this tour

From this stage you will visit the ring that overlooks the underground areas of the Colosseum. While you take in the amazing view, your guides will share their knowledge about the history of Ancient Rome and of the Colosseum in particular. The guides are all licensed and have a degree either in Art History or Archaeology, and enrich their explanation adding amazing anecdotes about the Colosseum, its spectators, the fights between wild beasts and gladiators, and the lives of the powerful Emperors and politicians of the time.

Your tour of Ancient Rome will continue to the Palatine Hill, one of Rome’s seven hills. Here, emperors and wealthy families used to have their houses built, to enjoy the stunning view over the Roman Forum and Circus Maximum. Your group will then walk down the Palatine Hill and stroll among the ruins of the Roman Forum, an archaeological area that the guide will bring alive sharing more history and anecdotes about Ancient Rome. Our guides use overlay books and 3D pictures to show you how each column, temple and building used to look like at that time. You will understand what those ruins used to represent, linking them to the main characters and events of Ancient Rome’s history.

At the end of the tour, you will return back to the starting point and from there can proceed with the rest of your day.

Tour Description & 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

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    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.
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    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.
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    Colosseum Arena Access ticket: NOT GUIDED TOUR, ONLY TICKET ENTRANCE

    Ticket with Host: Colosseum ticket with host, Only entrance, Not guided tour.
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Rome: Colosseum with Arena and Ancient Rome Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • 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)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Food and drinks

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Special Instructions:

    -Your itinerary will consist of visiting the Colosseum (entrance from the Arena), Palatine Hill, and Roman forum.
    -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.
    -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.
    -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.

    Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by VIVICOS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SRL.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • If you cancel at least 10 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
    If you cancel within 10 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 4567 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.