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Colosseum Gladiator's Arena and Roman Forum Guided Tour

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About This Tour

Walk with us on the path of the famous gladiators of Rome and recreate their stories and the historical events that took place on the sand-covered arena floor within the walls of the Colosseum.
You will beat the rush on your trip by avoiding the lengthy queues to travel deep inside the Colosseum's walls to explore its many mysteries and history gory.
Walk in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators through the Libitinaria Gate of Death (a special entry which is not open to the general public) and see through their eyes as they combat in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and convicted criminals.
Join us on this VIP Colosseum Arena Small Group Tour and walk in the footsteps of the greatest warriors of ancient Rome.

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services

✗ Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
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This is a real exclusive guided tour. You will avoid lines and crowds, getting directly inside the Colosseum Arena. Walk in the footsteps of the Roman gladiators through the "Libitinaria" Gate of Death (A special entrance not open to the general public) and see through their eyes as they battle in violent confrontations with other gladiators, wild animals, and condemned criminals. You will enjoy a special perspective of the Colosseum, feeling like a real gladiator during the ludus gladiatorius.

Your guide will tell you all about gladiators fighting and will tell many stories about fool emperors who played in the arena as gladiators against wild beasts. From the arena floor, you will also have a view directly above of the undergrounds.
2
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Your exclusive guided tour will continue with the Colosseum first and second rings. Admire the incredible engineering genius of the Romans and hear about the incredible speed at which they were able to build.
3
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Since we aim to provide you with the best understanding of Ancient Rome, our tour would have not been complete without helping you discover two highlights of the ancient times: the Roman Forum and the Palatine Hill. As a result, your tour will continue to the Roman Forum, the central square of ancient Rome. Here you can learn about the daily life of the typical Roman citizen. You will be introduced to their social and religious customs. The most interesting part of the Roman Forum is that even though it initially started as a market place, in time it became much more purposeful and it became surrounded by imposing civic buildings. The future of the empire started being decided here, and a tour of the Roman Forum would be an interactive lesson about the power of the empire.

Tour Options

This tour is available in multiple formats. Choose your preferred option when booking:

Arena guided tour- NO Forum

Arena Guided tour: This option is offered only for the Colosseum Arena tour.
There is no Roman Forum and Palatine Hill guided tour or guide.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Arena & Roman Forum Tour

Roman Forum guided tour: This option is offered for the Colosseum Arena and Roman Forum guided tour.
Duration: 2 hours 29 minutes

Select your preferred option on the booking page. Prices may vary by option.

Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 💪 Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meeting Point: Via dei Fori Imperiali, 25, 00186 Rome (RM) Please meet in front of the Tourist Information Point at Fori Imperiali. Our coordinators will be identifiable by their “Italy with family” t-shirts.
  • Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. Failure to present all travelers' full names at the office prior to entry may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
  • There is moderate amount of walking involved.
  • The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 30 minutes from your selected time.
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
  • Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
  • Pets are not allowed inside the venue
  • The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
  • 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.
  • Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
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