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Meet your guide and small group at a central meeting point for your chosen tour time. Enter the Colosseum through the Gladiator’s Gate, ensuring a smooth experience with your pre-purchased ticket.
Explore the partial reconstruction of the arena floor, gazing up at the tiered ruins above. Listen to your guide's commentary on how the arena was used and imagine the screaming of more than 50,000 citizens from above.
Proceed to the second level to get a view from the crowd's perspective while your guide fills you in on more history and culture. This tour allows you to see the Colosseum from its upper tiers to its storied depths.
Continue your adventure with a captivating visit to the Roman Forum, where dramatic events unfolded that shaped the course of history and conclude at the top of the Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.
Conclusion Point: Palatine Hill
Itinerary
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Step into the glory of Ancient Rome, walking where gladiators once battled. Experience the Colosseum's grandeur with a local expert, exploring exclusive areas like the arena floor and Emperor's Box. Hear echoes of the past as you marvel at the amphitheater's engineering marvels. Ascend to the second level, imagining the crowds and the fate of gladiators. Discover the history and drama beyond Hollywood's tales in this immersive tour.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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After the tour in the Colosseum, your guide will lead you to the Roman Forum at no additional cost. This iconic site served as the heart of Ancient Roman society, and a visit to its ruins will offer you a captivating insight into the pivotal events that unfolded there.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3
Take a short, uphill walk to Palatine Hill for an exceptional bird’s-eye perspective over the Forum and Circus Maximus. This historic hill was the very spot chosen by Romulus for the founding of Rome in 753 BC, a decision that ended tragically for his brother Remus. Here, surrounded by layers of history, you'll delight in a captivating panorama, offering spectacular views.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
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Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours
- Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
- Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
- Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience
- On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
- May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
- IF PRIVATE TOUR IS SELECTED: Please be aware that the price for both adults and children is the same. Children can be booked at the adult rate.
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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.
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