Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour

4.1
(57 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 5 more

Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor included, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Tour
Skip the line to buy tickets and explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a self-guided tour. Book a self-audio guided tour to see the entire area at your own pace.
Visit the Colosseum, the Arena, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours. We can offer different options to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a Private Guided Tour accompanied by an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum and the Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (audioguide App in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone. Learn the story of the Romans and its most important monuments.

What's Included

Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Professional art historian Private Tour Guide
All Fees and Taxes
Colosseum Arena entrance ticket (valued at €24 per person)
Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over 8 people)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (recommended)
Colosseum Underground

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

COLOSSEUM TOUR STARTING POINT: The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the entrance of the Basilica San Clemente. The staff will have a signboard reporting "Tour in the City" Nearest metro station: Colosseo (LINE B) / MANZONI (LINE A)

End point

The tour ends in the Roman Forum.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainment organized in ancient times. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the astonishing ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer your questions. The tour's departure time may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. If there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least seven days before the date booked by you. The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins. Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests. After admiring this impressive monument's runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple. Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. An extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period. Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father. All around you can see the building where the daily life in Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and much more ... Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome. At the end of the tour you will have free time to explore this area. Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, an emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power. Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show. Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum. Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view. The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus.

    45 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Visitors have to arrive to the meeting point 30 min prior to departure.
  • 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
Supplied by Tour In Rome by Tour in the City

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Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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.

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