Colosseum and Ancient Rome Guided Tour

Experience a journey back to the era of the Roman Empire by visiting the famous Colosseum. Stand within the amphitheater that served as a hub for city entertainment, presenting battles between fierce gladiators and exotic wild animals brought in from regions like Africa and the Middle East.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 10 days learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Discover the stunning Colosseum with an official guide
  • Roman Forum - See the remains of temples, shrines, marketplaces, and much more
  • Palatine Hill - Learn about the Palatine Hill as you walk through the remains
What's Included
  • Priority Access: Skip-the-line entry to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill
  • Intimate Experience: Small group tour with a maximum of 20 participants
  • Clear Audio: Personal headsets provided
  • Expertise On Hand: Accompanied by an official live guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Transfers
Additional Information
  • The names provided at the time of the booking cannot be changed.
  • 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 meeting time is subject to change. In this case, you will be contacted in advance via email
  • Tours will run rain or shine (unless the monument is closed by the officials for safety reasons)
  • Tours will run rain or shine (unless closed for safety reasons)
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time of the tour
  • No weapons (pocket knives), glass bottles or large backpacks
  • Refunds will not be provided for no-shows or late arrivals. If you are late to the meeting point, you will not be able to join your tour.
  • 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.
Location
Santi Cosma e Damiano
Via dei Fori Imperiali
Meet in front of the Basilica San Cosma and Damiano. Look for tour greeters in red Show Me Italy jackets/shirts. They will be waiting next to the large red pillar just in front of the church on the Via dei Fori Imperiali.
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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W4047wgmarcosc
Jul 31, 2024
Very good guide! - In addition to the visits, the GianLucca experience and explanations faith were incredible. He left no question unanswered and was always very friendly, allowing the group time for photos, as well as worrying about everyone's hydration!
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Jacqueline_k
Jul 11, 2024
You should take this tour! - My husband and I had a wonderful experience with our tour guide Humi! She made sure to explain everything really well and helped to make sure everyone had a great time! It was 99 degrees when we took our tour and Humi went out of her way to make we stopped in the shade and got water! I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Manuel_c
Jun 17, 2024
Well oriented with surprising facts. - The tour guide person was very knowledgeable. However, Viator did not accept my request of a refund for the same tour which we missed due to sick child.
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Cynthia_o
Apr 24, 2024
Amazing - An amazing experience! Chiara was the best guide - so knowledgeable and accommodating. Definitely makes a difference having someone to give you the history behind it all. I was concerned about the amount of walking, but the pacing made it very doable
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Wander62033201187
Oct 19, 2023
Amazing adventure through history. - The guide was very knowledgeable. He took his time to explain and answer all questions. The tour was at an easy pace, not rushed. Plenty of time to explore on our own after tour. I will be recommending this tour. My sister and I had an awesome time. Shelley
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Leilani_h
Aug 6, 2024
Hot Day in Rome - Easy way to gain access to Forum and Colosseum. Our guide was helpful, but we could have benefited from some additional details and facts given, to get extra engagement especially from our teens. It was an incredibly hot day and easy to become distracted.
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Clifford_p
Jun 4, 2024
Great guide but too many people - Gulia was a great guide with a wonderful personality. She made the tour fun, even though there were way too many people in the Colosseum with long lines. Gulia took it all in stride, keeping our group together and making sure everyone was having a good time.
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Kristen_e
Jul 22, 2024
Coliseum Tour - We could not find our tour. I emailed the tour guide and the guide did not respond. We missed the tour.
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James_a
Jun 4, 2024
Terrible experience - Our tickets got mixed up and they printed my child’s ticket as an adult and my adult kids ticket as a child. We caught the error when we got our tickets but instead of correcting it, the guide said we would hopefully be able to talk our way into the coliseum. When we got to the entrance, they would not accept the ticket and we couldn’t go in as a family. Very disappointing for my kids who were looking forward to this more than anything.
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Meander11151712843
May 10, 2024
Never happened - Tour never happened… no email, just dropped from my queue 3 days ago… nothing. Trip advisor kept sending me notifications… I clicked… it wasn’t there when I went to TripAdvisor. My only assumption was it was cancelled with no notice or refund explanation. This sucks
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