Guided Tours

Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour with Arena Access

Name: Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour with Arena Access
Start: 2024-05-17T11:30:00
End: 2024-05-17T14:30:00
Location: Rome

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Walk, talk, and see what gladiators did, and then some on this guided tour of the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill, with exclusive access to the Arena.

Highlights

Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with exclusive Arena entry, all in one tour with an expert guide.
Bypass ticket queues to trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home.
Let your expert guide tell you all about the social and political life in ancient Rome as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!
Fun Fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Expert local English, Italian, Spanish, French or German-speaking guide
Special access to the Colosseum Arena
Access to the Colosseum floors 1 and 2
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Group of up to 18 people

Exclusions

Access to the Colosseum underground or upper floors

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Guests from Spain, United States, United Kingdom and over 77 countries have loved this experience

Caren

5/5

May, 2024

My guide communicated all the information in an entertaining and compact way. I would book this tour again in a heartbeat! It was a lot of fun! Great!

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Ashley

5/5

May, 2024

Our tour guide was great! We were able to have a sufficient amount of time during the tour to really take it all in and get great photos. I didn't feel rushed and we learned quite a bit during the entire tour. The ONLY suggestion I have, is we were a little confused on the meeting point. I ended up having to ask another tour guide where our tour was and was directed over to them.

Ana

5/5

May, 2024

Amazing really great to understand the history of a place like that! I would have loved the trip without the guide but I would not get the cultural part at all!! It's a must to have a guide!

Walter

5/5

May, 2024

The distribution of the head sets and participant identification was very well organized. Markus from Tyrol was very selective and presented a lot of information at a digestible speed; he was also happy to answer questions. Markus unpacked all his charm and made up for the unfortunately enforced waiting times, because he also gave all-round information; he inspired us!!! All in all, the tour we booked was excellent

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Andrea

5/5

May, 2024

Everything was great, the instructions were correct. We didn't queue, we saw some amazing places and took some beautiful photos. Our guide Mannuel was very friendly and fun.

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Your experience

A day in the life, gladiator-style

Walk past the crowds smoothly with your guide into the mighty Colosseum, ready to see and learn everything. The depth of its history embedded in the many-tiered structure is as vast as the monument itself. Watch out for goosebumps as you walk through the Gladiator Gate. Enter the Arena, which once hosted epic historical battles, and don't forget to greet the Arch of Constantine.

View the senator seats up close, from where the royalty entertained themselves to bloodthirsty quarrels. Peek down from the edge of the Arena's floor to discover chambers that once contained wild beasts and pathways the gladiators took. Walk through the entire circumference of the Colosseum, and try to picture it when 80,000 screaming Romans occupied it.

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Step away from the glory of the Colosseum to the Roman Forum, to discover the center of political and social life in Ancient Rome. Visit a vantage point with equally enriching views and history. Learn about it from your guide and take some time to explore it on your own. Next up, trek to the top of Palatine Hill for unparalleled views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Know Before You Go

What to bring

Everyone must bring valid IDs for smooth entry.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not permitted in the Colosseum.

Accessibility

The venue is not accessible by wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or baby carriages.
This tour might not be suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Additional information

The guided tour is available in English, Spanish, Italian, French, or German.
Please note the chosen time must be respected and latecomers will not be accommodated.
The tour covers all 3 sites. However, the order of sites visited may be subject to change.
As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is not possible to skip the lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.