Colosseum Essential Guided Tour
Activities

Colosseum Essential Guided Tour


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£56.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore the world's best-preserved ancient amphitheatre, the Colosseum
  • Learn about its architecture as you explore towering tiers and corridors
  • Gain insight into the fascinating Roman Games and grand spectacles
  • Visit the Roman Forum and enjoy panoramic views from the Palatine Hill
What to expect

Step into the heart of Ancient Rome with a guided tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum, and uncover the stories that shaped an empire.

Begin at the Roman Forum, once the political, religious, and social centre of Roman life. Walk along ancient pathways where senators debated, temples were erected, and historic speeches influenced the destiny of the Republic and the Empire. Admire the remains of basilicas, triumphal arches, and sacred temples while gaining insight into daily life in Ancient Rome.

Continue to the Colosseum and explore the monument from a unique perspective - the imperial viewing terraces. Stand where emperors once sat and enjoy an elevated panoramic view over the amphitheatre, experiencing the spectacle as Rome's elite once did. Learn how gladiators fought for glory, discover the engineering brilliance behind the structure, and understand the political power of public entertainment in ancient times.

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What's included
  • check Access to the Colosseum
  • check Guided tour
What's not included
  • x_not_included Tips (optional)
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Via Quattro Novembre, 139, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at Towns of Italy Tourist Hub & Cooking School, Via Quattro Novembre 139 in Rome. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. The guide will be holding a white 'Towns of Italy' sign.
What to remember

Not allowed:

  • Oversized luggage or large bags
  • Pets

Know in advance:

  • This tour does not include access to the arena floor
  • At checkout, please enter your first and last name so the local operator can purchase the Colosseum access for you
  • At the Colosseum, there is a compulsory security check, which may cause some delays. If you have a pacemaker, you will need to show a certificate; you will not be admitted without being screened
  • The departure time is subject to change, depending on confirmation from the Colosseum management. The itinerary of the tour may vary according to the day's schedule, so you may visit the Colosseum first and then the Roman Forum, or vice versa
  • Access to the Colosseum is fixed at the booked date and time. You may visit the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill/Imperial Fora within 24 hours before or after the Colosseum tour
  • Access to the Colosseum costs €18 (already included in the tour price). No presale fee is charged to customers. The remaining cost of the experience covers additional services as per the product's description
  • All visitors must comply with the official Colosseum visitor regulations, which can be found on the official Colosseum website > Tickets > Regulation for visitors and terms and conditions for the purchase of admission tickets to the Archaeological Park of the Colosseum. Failure to follow these regulations may result in denied access
  • No pre-sale fees are charged to the customers
  • Participants under 18 years should always be accompanied by at least one adult
  • The tour runs rain or shine

Remember to bring:

  • A valid passport or ID card is required to access the Colosseum
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Provider
Florence Town
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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