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This 2-hour Colosseum express tour is the perfect way to experience ancient Rome without the long lines or full-day commitment. Your guide will lead you straight into the Colosseum for an expertly narrated visit. You'll explore its main levels and have stunning views overlooking the arena floor. Along the way, your guide reveals the stories and architectural genius that made it the Empire’s greatest stage. Afterward, your guide escorts you to the Roman Forum, where you're free to explore on your own. After a brief orientation from your guide, you'll be able to roam the ruins confidently on your own with context to appreciate what you're seeing. At both sites, you will enjoy smooth and speedy entry to maximize your time exploring ancient Rome.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Via delle Terme di Tito, 72 (Oppio Caffè). Meet directly across the street from Oppio Caffè at the gated entrance to Colle Oppio Park.
Near the Roman Forum.
Itinerary
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1Colosseum
Meet your guide and walk together to the Colosseum for smooth entry to the monument. During the next hour, explore the main levels of the Colosseum, including the upper seating areas where you'll have sweeping views overlooking the arena floor. Your guide shares captivating stories of gladiators, emperors, and the brilliant Roman engineering that still shapes stadiums today.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Foro Romano
After exiting the Colosseum, your guide will accompany you to the nearby Roman Forum entrance. Along the way, they’ll provide historical context and answer questions, setting the stage for your independent exploration. Your guide helps you enter the Forum and gives tips for navigating the sprawling ruins. You’ll walk through the political and religious heart of ancient Rome at your own pace and spend as much time in the Forum as you wish.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- The Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- The full names of all participants must be provided at the time of booking and must match the names on the ID/Passport. Name changes are not permitted.
- The Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill may close occasionally. We'll notify you of any changes in advance if possible. For last-minute closures, updates will be given at the start of the tour.
- This tour is fully refundable up to 7 days prior to the event. Within 7 days, this tour is 100% non-refundable.
- Walks is an Official Parco Archeologico del Colosse Operator approved to lead guided tours of the Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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