Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Description
Enter the Colosseum through the restricted entrance of the Arena Floor. During our 2/5-hour tour, your guide will walk you through the Colosseum, while explaining the true brilliance behind its engineering. Your tour will then lead you on a journey through the Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum where you will be able to admire the incredible ruins, and enjoy panoramic views of the Colosseum. Learn the history behind Rome's magnificent amphitheater and all that surrounds it. The iconic structure was built as a gift to the Roman citizens, to stage various forms of entertainment and to showcase Roman engineering techniques to the rest of the world. The Colosseum featured over 80 entrances and could accommodate around 50,000 spectators. When the Colosseum was in active use, festivals as well as games could last up to 100 days. Please note: Guests under 18, may be required to show ID upon entering the sites. Guests without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
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Visiting Romes more iconic monument, the Colosseum, and be taken back in time as you enter through the Gladiators gate. Discover lead by our official professional guides unimmaginable and astonishing stories of gladiators fights, battleship and much more. This tour provides you with the opportunity to explore the archaeological area in a relaxed and enjoyable manner!
Admire the heart of the Ancient Rome! The Forum was indeed one of the most important place in the ancient world, since it was here where public and social life were lived. Conceived originally for commericial purpose, over the centuries the Forum turned into a real warzone for the politcal power, marked by intense battles fought by artworks and public buildings, as usual during the Republican Age. This and much more to discover and learn about during a pleasant but informative walking with our guides.
Discover the origins of Rome visiting the ancient ruins of the Palatine Hill a stronghold of the imperial age and, according to the legend, also the theatre where the events which brought to the foundation of Rome took place.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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 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.
- It is forbidden to bring inside the Colosseum: glass, sharp objects, alcohol, spray
- Customers need to show up at our office in via della Polveriera 8 in order to join this tour
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- In July and August due to the heat the duration of the visit is 2 hours and a half
- Upon choosing our guided tour, you acknowledge and accept that the admission fee to the archaeological sites of the arena is 22 euros for adults, accompanied by a 2 EUR booking fee, and free admission ticket for children under 18. The remaining amount is voluntary and includes services provided by skilled licensed guides, headsets, booking fees, and other tour amenities. Our goal is to provide transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown, allowing you to fully recognize the value of our guided experience.
- The order of the tour is subject to internal arrangements at the Colosseum, we highly suggest you to contact us for any question.
- Please note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Reviews(1,696)
Great tour that provided detailed descriptions of all the sights. Our guide Sushi was amazing! We were able to quickly and efficiently see everything and had time for water and bathroom breaks.
The tour was great! Very interesting and kept the entire family engaged. Tara our tour guide was fun and friendly
Wonderful tour! Gabriela did a great job giving us the background history of the sites. He is a good storyteller making for a fun experience.
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour. It’s fantastic to know Gabriela made the experience fun and engaging with great storytelling and historical background. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Excellent tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable but had a good balance of information! Paying the extra to go on the arena floor was well worth the money!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re so glad to hear you had an excellent Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour. It’s great to know your guide provided the right balance of knowledge and information, and that the arena floor access made the experience even more worthwhile. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
The tour was quite comprehensive and moved at a good pace. I liked the size of the tour group and our guide (Marco) was engaging and fun. Meeting at Crown Tours was simple to find our group although an hour before the tour is a long time to stand around. The tour office has no where to sit, some air-conditioned space inside, no washroom facilities and although I understand the desire to have the group present and ready to go in advance of the tour, it was a long wait with little shade.
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear that you found the tour comprehensive, well-paced, and that Marco made the experience engaging and fun. We also appreciate your comments about the waiting time and meeting point facilities. We understand that standing for a long time with limited seating, shade, or facilities can affect the overall comfort of the experience. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team as we continue working to improve the guest experience before the tour begins. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Marco, the guide, was super super super amazing!! Explained everything super in details. I could tell he loves history. Whatever I learned during history, seeing in person gave me chills. Must try this tour!!
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that Marco made your Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour so memorable with his passion and detailed explanations. It’s amazing to know that seeing the history in person gave you chills. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
This was a great tour. Marco was very informative, funny, and kept us all engaged. I recommend this tour and Marco as your guide!
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re very sorry for the stress caused by the time change and the difficulty reaching the gallery, especially with the train strike affecting your arrival. We’re glad our team was able to assist you quickly and that everything worked out in the end. It’s wonderful to hear that Marie was fantastic, kind, and that her expertise made the Borghese Gallery visit so worthwhile. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Johan was our tour director and was very articulate not only in describing the history, architecture, and challenges of the Coliseum and Forum and giving us the political and cultural insights of the government and people of the era. It was a hot day and he placed his attendees in the shade while touring as well as being safety conscious in warning us of slippery areas leading to the Coliseum. Johan is the epitome of a professional teacher, who also answered and solicited questions Thank you for an outstanding tour!!!
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that Johan’s professionalism, knowledge, and care made your Colosseum Arena Floor and Forum tour so outstanding. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Excellent guide. He knows was he was talking about
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that your guide’s knowledge made the tour excellent. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
Very informative. Our tour guide Marko was great ! He kept it interesting and lively, tours can be draining when not ran by an enthusiastic guide.
Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that Marko’s enthusiasm and lively guiding style made your Colosseum Arena Floor tour so informative and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again soon. Best regards, Sky Crown Tours
