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Tour of Colosseum with Arena Floor Access and Ancient Rome
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296 Ratings
Roma
Experience the wonders of Ancient Rome on a VIP tour of the Colosseum, Arena Floor, and Palatine Hill. Skip the lines, explore historic ruins, and learn from an expert guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
7 days
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Highlights
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Colosseum - One of the most iconic sites of Rome, the Colosseum is a must-see on any trip to the Eternal City. Beat the notoriously long queues outside as your guide whisks you inside the magnificent structure. Enjoy the views from the different tiers of the Colosseum as your guide entertains you with stories of gladiator fights and spectacles.
Enjoy special access to the arena floor of the Colosseum, and stand in the very spot where gladiators fought to the death. Learn the shocking stories of the fights that occurred here as you take in the spectacular panoramic view of the Colosseum from this exclusive spot. - Roman Forum - Your small-group tour continues at the Roman Forum, home to the many ruins that once formed the centre of activity in Ancient Rome. Wander the streets once walked by Emperors as you marvel at the incredible preservation of temples, villas, and arches. Let your imagination roam and immerse yourself in the everyday life of Ancient Romans.
- Arco di Tito - Marvel up-close at the tremendous Arch of Titus, erected on the main street of the Roman Forum in the first century AD. Learn about Emperor Domitian’s construction of the triumphal arch to commemorate the victories of his father and brother, Titus. Admire its spectacular design and sheer scale as you witness the architectural prowess of the ancient world.
- Palatine Hill - Complete your Ancient Rome experience as you climb the Palatine Hill. One of the seven famous hills of Rome, the Palatine is particularly revered for its mythical importance as the origin of the city. Now, visitors can enjoy the spectacular sweeping views from the hill, including Piazza Venezia, Circus Maximus, and of course the Colosseum
What's Included
- Entrance fees included
- Knowledgeable Live Guide
- Skip-the-line Fast Track Access
- Complimentary Audioset
What's Not Included
- Pick up and dropp off from Hotel
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in Ancient Rome on a group tour of the Colosseum, Forum and Palatine Hill. Enjoy the company of an expert tour guide, who will bring these incredible sites to life and answer all of your questions. Your tour begins at the Colosseum and walk straight into the global icon of Rome. With special access to the arena floor, stride out through the gladiator’s gate and stand where the gladiators fought for their lives. Look down into the arena dungeons and gaze skyward to see the immense Colosseum all around you. Continue on to the Roman Forum, the social, political, and religious hub of Ancient Rome. Feel transported back in time as you admire the towering ruins that have survived millennia, and listen as your guide enthralls you with stories of political treachery and drama. Complete your tour as you climb the Palatine Hill. Believed to be the founding place for Rome as a city, the hill became the richest neighborhood of Ancient Rome.
- In the case of inclement weather (rain, snow, frost…), the arena floor may be closed off without notice. Entry through the gladiators’ gate will not be affected but access onto the arena floor will be prohibited.
- 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.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Aerosols, sharp objects and large backpacks will not be allowed
- Please note that your reservation is not refundable in case of modification or cancellation.
- Please bring a Valid ID Document of all participants in order to enter to the Colosseum.
- 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.
- The itinerary is subject to change due to changes in the Colosseum ticket availability.
- Individuals with Disabilities MUST NOTE it on their booking.
Location
Via delle Terme di Tito, 73
Via delle Terme di Tito
Meet at the entrance gate of 'Colle Oppio Park', in front of the Oppio Caffè Bar. From the 'Colosseo metro station' reach the terrace above the station. Walk on 'Via Nicola Salvi' about 100m. Look for our coordinator holding a White Flag at the entrance gate of 'Colle Oppio Park'.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(296 Ratings)
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Jaycee_m
Jul 18, 2024
Colosseum and forum tour - I learned a lot of facts at the colosseum and forum that I don’t think I would have found elsewhere. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave great explanations throughout the trip. 10/10 would do this tour again!
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Peter_h
Jul 12, 2024
Excellent Tour - Myself and my wife had a great time on our tour yesterday. Victoria our guide was very knowledgeable. Our tour gave us great access to the Colloseum and the Gladiator's Arena, aswell as the Roman Forum. We ended our tour earlier as my wife was too warm in the sweltering 38 Degrees heat but this is not a reflection on the Nicom tour group. It was a fantastic experience for us.
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Jorge_r
Jul 9, 2024
Impressive historical experience - It was extremely valuable to receive the information on the history of the locations and to be able to access such a historical site.
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Kate_c
Jun 30, 2024
Amazing Tour - Great tour and Laura Antonucci was amazing as our tour guide. There is not a lot of shade so dress appropriately. Highly recommend.
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Kate
Jun 29, 2024
Amazing Tour w/ Laura - Highly recommend. Our tour guide was Laura Antonia’s and she was amazing. So knowledgeable.
Not a lot of shade - dress and prepare for very hot and sunny weather. Skip the line means you still wait 45 mins in line, so be prepared.
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Kate
Jun 28, 2024
Patricia is excellent - We did a wi feel tour with Patricia! She was great and guided a wonderful tour - wonderful explanations and found the shade when it was too hot. Our 13 year old enjoyed too
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Matthew_h
Jun 28, 2024
Lucy the Incredible. - We had Lucy as a tour guide and there are no words to explain how fantastic she was. She was so very knowledgeable and made everything entertaining. She threw little jokes in here and there and had the group laughing. There were only 15 people in our group and everyone spoke to each other, it was like traveling with friends. We started in the Roman Forum because as Lucy explained, it is best to finish in the coliseum because no one ever wants to leave. She was right, Lucy took incredible pictures of us on the arena floor and even jokes that 0.5 exposure on the IPhone was her specialty. We made stops for water and she guided us through the shady areas to avoid the heat. She even opened up her purse and offered us some candy to give us a sugar boost HaHa. There are many mixed reviews regarding this tour and we were worried but Lucy erased our fears within the first 5 minutes of talking to us. We only wish she could have given us a tour of all the sights in Rome.
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X1348nonoahw
Jun 27, 2024
An incredible experience - The tour was absolutely worth it, you must see the colosseum! I had an excellent tour guide called Marco who provided fascinating information throughout the tour. As well as maintained a great pace for taking pictures and taking in the scenery.
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Tessatb63
Jul 1, 2024
Very quick and information filled - So much information packed into this tour! By the end it felt slightly hard to focus on. I would say - it is so so so hot! Bring water! Also don't think this tour is so good for children due to the length it is hard to pay attention that long. "Skip the Line"... still had to queue for Colosseum but it moved quickly. Bring ID!
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Lisa_a
Jul 26, 2024
Really bad experience with guide - Our experience was awful. Myself and adult daughter. I reached out to the company multiple times to confirm time of meeting as they had changed it but never got a response. They also changed the meeting point and we arrived over an hour early and still had difficulty finding them because they were across the street in a park instead of in front of the café as they said. The tour guide was rushing and we had difficulty keeping up even though we both routinely walk miles a day. My daughter fell on slippery rocks at one point and the guide saw her fall but didn't even stop to wait or ask if she was OK after she hurt her hand and was bleeding. Multiple times during the trip guide would say oh go get water but then walk away and leave the group. I had to call the tour company from my cell phone during my tour because the guide walked away and we couldn't find her. She was difficult to understand at times and I felt like I missed most of the highlights. At the beginning of the tour I was given a radio headset that went dead within five minutes and had a hard time catching up with the guide to replace the headset. She was pleasant enough, but not a good guide. I have asked for a full refund and will dispute my credit card if it's not granted. We have been traveling for three weeks and taking multiple tours and it was by far the worst experience. It's a shame because we were really looking forward to everything the Colosseum had to offer.
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