Why choose this Rome tour ?
Enjoy fast track entrance 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 people. 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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What makes Small-Group Guided Tour of the Colosseum with Roman Forum a unique experience ?
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction of the area before skipping the line into the world’s most visited attraction. Get ready to travel back in time to the days of the Roman Empire and to be amazed by the history of its most iconic monument.
Once inside, marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering. Learn about the innovative techniques used to build it and discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction. Go up to the second tier to enjoy a stunning view of the Gladiator’s Arena and hear about the bloody games that took place in 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:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the security checks
- 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.
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Pets are not permitted
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- You must be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to complete the sign-up. We won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals
- The Roman Forums and the Palatine Hill are not wheelchair accessible
- This tour is subject to inclement weather conditions. If it is cancelled you will have the option to either reschedule or get a full refund
- 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:
- English Tour: Colosseum+Forum
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Extended Tour: Choose this option to add to your Colosseum tour another 75-min guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in English
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Portuguese Tour: Colosseum
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Shared tour: Select this option for a tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a Portuguese speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour - Private English: Colosseum
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Private Tour: Select this option for a private tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a English speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour - Private French: Colosseum
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Private Tour: Select this option for a private tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a French speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour - French Tour: Colosseum
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Shared Tour: Select this option for a tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a French speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour - German Tour: Colosseum+Forum
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Extended Tour: Choose this option to add to your Colosseum tour another 75-min guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in German
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Italian Tour: Colosseum+Forum
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Extended Tour: Choose this option to add to your Colosseum tour another 75-min guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in Italian
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Spanish Tour: Colosseum
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Shared Tour: Select this option for a tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a Spanish speaking guide. - French Tour: Colosseum+Forum
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Extended tour: Choose this option to add to your Colosseum tour another 75-min guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in French
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - German Tour: Colosseum
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Shared Tour: Select this option for a tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a German speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour - Private German: Colosseum
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Private Tour: Select this option for a private tour of the world’s most visited monument the colosseum with a German speaking guide.
Duration: 1 hour
Small-Group Guided Tour of the Colosseum with Roman Forum Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Use of hand-sanitizing gel during the tour
- One mask per person if required
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
- Professional archeologist guide
- Entrance ticket to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
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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 133 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
– Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled start time. We won’t be able to accommodate late arrivals
– 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 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
