Guided Tours

Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour

Name: Colosseum Arena, Palatine Hill & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Start: 2024-09-16T11:45:00
End: 2024-09-16T14:15:00
Location: Rome

Visitors with a guide inside the Colosseum Museum

Glimpse the Roman Empire as you tour the Colosseum, its fighting pit, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a guide and priority entry.

Highlights

Discover Rome's historic gems: the Colosseum, Forum, and Palatine Hill with timed entry and an expert guide.
Trace the footsteps of gladiators, senators, and wild beasts who all called the Colosseum home, and featured heavily in the Arena.
Learn all about Roman life back in the 8th century BCE, with your expert guide as you explore the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Upgrade to enjoy your guided tour with a small group to keep your experience as intimate and leisurely as possible!
Fun fact: According to Roman mythology, Palatine Hill is where the city of Rome was founded by twin brothers Romulus and Remus.

Inclusions

Guided tour of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, & Roman Forum
English-speaking guide
Small group of 15 people (as per option selected)
Special access to the Colosseum Arena
Access to Colosseum tier 1 & 2
Access to the Colosseum Museum
Access to Palatine Hill & Roman Forum
Headsets (optional)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Laura

4/5

Sep, 2024

Our guide Tatiana was quite good, nice and the explanation was very good, in a good middle ground between focusing on history and anecdotes of the time to tell everything and not be boring at all. There were some problems, unrelated to the guide or the company, which were solved quickly. Also, the forum, the colosseum and the palatine are incredible.

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Lourdes

5/5

Sep, 2024

The experience was very good! The guide, Tatiana, was divine, she transmitted a lot of knowledge and was super friendly and fun. We recommend it 100%.

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Messager

5/5

Sep, 2024

Roberta was exceptional, pleasant and smiling. She had an answer for everything and mastered her subject perfectly, and the group was unanimous. Thanks to her and this magnificent visit, I'll always remember her.

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Manon

5/5

Sep, 2024

Simply brilliant! Simply brilliant, GIl was able to take us with her thanks to anecdotes, perfect explanations and incredible good humor. I'd like to thank her for this exceptional moment. What's more, given the number of people, it was great to be in a group and have priority, thus avoiding long waiting lines (visit on 11/09/24 at 10am). I highly recommend this package, and if you're lucky enough to have Gil as your French guide, your visit will be complete.

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Luis

5/5

Sep, 2024

Marco . The guide knew a lot a lot a lot a lot. He looked you in the face and explained . He immersed you in history. Fucking brutal . 10/10

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Your experience

A day in the life, gladiator-style

Walk past the crowds smoothly with your guide into the mighty Colosseum, ready to see and learn everything. The depth of its history embedded in the many-tiered structure is as vast as the monument itself. Watch out for goosebumps as you walk through the Gladiator Gate. Enter the Arena, which once hosted epic historical battles, and don't forget to greet the Arch of Constantine.

View the senator seats up close, from where the royalty entertained themselves to bloodthirsty quarrels. Peek down from the edge of the Arena's floor to discover chambers that once contained wild beasts and pathways the gladiators took. Walk through the entire circumference of the Colosseum, and try to picture it when 80,000 screaming Romans occupied it.

The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

Step away from the glory of the Colosseum to the Roman Forum, to discover the center of political and social life in Ancient Rome. Visit a vantage point with equally enriching views and history. Learn about it from your guide and take some time to explore it on your own. Next up, trek to the top of Palatine Hill for unparalleled views of the Forum and Circus Maximus.

Know before you go

What to bring

Wear comfortable shoes as this tour requires a fair amount of walking on uneven pathways.

What's not allowed

Luggage and large bags are not permitted in the Colosseum.

Accessibility

The venue is not accessible by wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or baby carriages.
This tour might not be suitable for those with restricted mobility.

Additional information

Rain or shine, this tour won't be canceled. If there is a heavy downpour, some areas of the tour will be closed for safety reasons.
The order of attractions visited might be subject to change. Your guide will help you navigate all 3 sites daily of the crowds.
As there is no timed entrance to the Palatine and Forum, it is impossible to skip entry lines. Please expect a delay when entering these sites.
For maximum safety, all guests must go through an airport-style security check at entry. Expect to stand in line, this mandatory step cannot be skipped.
Names are mandatory for Colosseum bookings. Double-check the names at checkout for a hassle-free entry. Be sure to bring a valid Photo ID with you to gain entry.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.