• Colosseum - Retrace the steps of the Gladiators, accompanied by exciting stories told by your expert guide. Learn all about the social status of its spectators, discover the gory norms of ancient entertainment, and geek out on the cult games and gladiatorial combat that thrilled its crowds. Your guide’s stories will bring the ancient monument to life.

Please note we will start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the time of tickets we can purchase.

• Palatine Hill - The Palatine Hill is the most beautiful and important of Rome’s great seven hills and is a must-see on any city tour. Here, with your guide, discover the birthplace of one of the greatest civilisations in history and explore the ancient ruins of the Imperial Palace, surrounded by towering pine trees and spectacular views of the Circus Maximus and the Roman Forum below.
• Roman Forum - To truly understand life in Ancient Rome, you must visit the Forum. In downtown Rome’s political, social, and commercial heart, you will walk the Via Sacra and the Via Nova, weaving around ornate arches and towering temples. See the Senate House and the remains of the Rostra - where Senators made the laws and orators decreed them to the masses.
  Learn more about the myth-shrouded Romulus or the great Julius Caesar from your expert guide. Although less than half of the Forum is complete today, they’re sure to be able to tell you everything you want to know with their extensive knowledge and passion!

• Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
• Licensed historian guide
• Passionate storytelling and history
• Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 or €24 per person with arena access)
• Small-group, personalised experience
• Headphones available upon request
• Admission to Colosseum Arena Floor (if selected)
• Admission to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
• Admission to Colosseum (if selected)

• Food and Beverages

The Colosseum is not to be missed, but you’ve got to do it right.
On this VIP, small-group tour, allow your expert guide to uncover all the secrets of the Colosseum. Add the arena experience to your tour on the selection page, and walk through Gladiator’s Gate straight into the heart of the world’s greatest arena - if you dare!

By joining one of our expert guides, you’ll discover the fascinating stories behind the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Interact with your guide personally, and learn more than on larger group tours. You’re sure to leave almost as expert as they are.

After meeting your guide by the Arch of Constantine, you’ll enter the every stop on your tour with your priority access tickets. Your local, expert historian will guide you through the rich history of Rome’s most iconic monument and the once bustling ancient city that surrounds it.

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• 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.
• 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.
• Please note we will either start with the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill depending on the time of tickets we can purchase
• Colosseum admission is free on the first Sunday of the month. Tours are discounted on these days.
• Please be aware that we offer two Arena tour packages: The VIP Colosseum - Arena Access option grants entry to the Colosseum, Arena floor, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum. The Arena, Roman Forum & Palatine option provides access to the Arena floor via an exclusive entrance and continues with visits to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Arena, Roman Forum& Palatine option does not visit the Colosseum, it access to Arena floor only.

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.