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For those visiting Rome, the Colosseum is a must and, with this tour, you have the opportunity to discover all its secrets thanks to an expert guide who will take you on a journey through the millenary history of Rome. Meet your tour guide and enter the Colosseum without waiting in long lines. Once inside, you will visit the main levels and learn how the gladiator shows were organized, and how they fought for their lives for the entertainment of the population. In addition to the Colosseum, your tour will also include a visit to the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum: be prepared to discover places full of charm and history, listening to anecdotes about the life of the ancient Romans. You will also have the opportunity to take spectacular photos from the panoramic terrace, to keep the memory of this experience and your trip to Rome with you!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is Close to "Caffè Roma" Our staff will be waiting for you with a Roman Way sign Please arrive 20 minutes before the starting time Please bring an ID
After the tour ends, you will have some free time to spend inside the Roman Forum
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Itinerary
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Meet your guide and start your tour by admiring the imposing facade of the Colosseum, learning how and when it was built. what was its purpose and how it originally looked. Enter the venue using the dedicated group entrance, avoiding the line for the tickets, and get ready to admire the interiors. You will find out how the spectators were divided into the tiers on the basis of their social class, who were the gladiators and how their bloody battles were organized. Your guide will tell you all the secrets and curiosities about this place and indicate the perfect spots to take great pictures!
50 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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After the Colosseum tour, it's time to see the place where it all began- The Palatine Hill, in fact, is the place where Rome was founded, and, centuries later, the emperors choose this hill as the perfect place to build their residences. This is the perfect place where nature and history merge: among the trees, there are some very precious ruins rich in history. The remains of villas and fountains can be admired in their splendor in the peace of the park. We are sure you will love this place!
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Finally, it's time to visit the beating heart of ancient Rome: the Roman Forum, where there are remains of markets, temples, public buildings and evidence of how the Romans organized their public life. Here you will discover many anecdotes and curiosities and you will walk immersed in history: in every corner there will be some ruins to explore and something to learn!
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, so there may be a line to pass through the security check. Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Glass objects, Pets, Alcohol and drugs, Weapons or sharp objects, Explosive substances…
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- To enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check, so there may be a line to pass through the security check. Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Glass objects, Pets, Alcohol and drugs, Weapons or sharp objects, Explosive substances…
- 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.
- The itinerary order might change. It is possible that you will visit the Roman Forum first and then the Colosseum
- Sometimes on the occasion of public events, or for extraordinary reasons, the archaeological area of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill can undergo partial or total closures. In these cases, you will be contacted as soon as possible
- All participants' names must be provided at the time of booking. Those who provide incorrect names or names that do not match those on their ID will not be granted access to the monument, and no refund will be issued.
- Starting from October 18, 2023, nominative tickets have been introduced for the Colosseum. All guests must have an ID with them as they may be required to show it at the entrance. As tickets are purchased in advance, this tour is non-refundable.
- The starting time can vary by about 30 minutes, we will inform you in case this eventuality arises
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 3 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 3 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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