Colosseum Guided Tour in Rome
Description
Use a dedicated gate restricted to the general public access to enter the Colosseum. Walk through the Gladiators Gate and right onto the Colosseum, where gladiators fought in ancient times and catch a glimpse of the beautiful Roman amphitheater surrounding you, where 60,000 screaming spectators would watch champions fight their opponents to the death. From here, you can even see the names of Roman nobles carved into some of the seats right atop the Arena Floor. Get your cameras ready, this view makes for the perfect picture. Climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games. Your guide will explain the rules of gladiator matches, as well as how this glorious structure got the name “Colosseum.”
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See Rome's iconic monuments in a fun and easy way with your tour guide. Learn about the history of the amphitheater and the spectacular matches that the Colosseum Arena has hosted. Hear about the construction techniques invented by the Romans, the amazing skills of gladiators, fierce battles between exotic animals, and the advanced techniques Roman engineers used to build the Colosseum. Walk through the first level and see the arena, trapdoors. It will entertain you with the story of Gladioteral game, the largest and most expensive game in the history of humanity.
Roman Forum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.
Palatine Hill is considered to be the birthplace of the Italian capital and is believed to have been inhabited since the year 1000 B.C. During the Republican Period, Roman citizens belonging to the upper class settled in Palatine Hill and built sumptuous palaces, of which important traces are still preserved.
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration. Please pay attention to any messages we may send regarding potential changes.
Reviews(74)
We had a small group and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and compassionate about the subject matter.
Our guide was informative and excited to share information of the Colosseum. It was beautiful and I recommend the small group tours.
Disappointed that the original tour we booked was changed at the last minute on us. We booked the guided tour of the Roman Coliseum from the gladiators' entrance with optional walking/unguided tour of the Roman Forum. The company at our arrival to the meeting spot confirmed our original tour but then changed it to guided tour of the Forum and the unguided tour of the Coliseum. The tour guide was also 45 minutes late and he appeared to be a last-minute substitute. He did a great Forum Tour and even mentioned he was not aware the tour specifics were reversed. Our first time family member traveling member to Rome really wanted to learn about the Coliseum. This was very disappointing for everyone besides our family who paid for the tour who had originally signed up with the intent to learn about the Coliseum.
Sandro was a brilliant guide. He knew the answer to every question we asked. His knowledge was fantastic. He showed us the Colosseum in an interesting and sometimes funny light. Great experience. We would definitely recommend doing this tour and Sandro was the icing on the cake. Thank you Sandro
It was amazing well organised. Georgia tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Meeting point staff were professional and friendly.
Hi mary_w, Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you found the tour amazing and well organized. Georgia is indeed a fantastic guide – knowledgeable and friendly – and we’ll be sure to share your compliments with her and the meeting point staff as well. We hope to welcome you again on another tour soon! Best regards, Discover Rome Tours team
Although the Colosseum Tour was very good, and our Guide Georgia was excellent, the 4:15pm Tour did not leave time for the Forum/Palatine Hill section of the tour. This was not indicated on the booking website, and we did not have time to visit the additional sites the next day. Recommended, but consider morning/early afternoon tours for complete experience.
Thank you, Steve_J, for your feedback. We are glad you found the Colosseum tour very good and that Georgia was excellent. However, we would like to clarify for you and future travelers: Our Colosseum Guided Tour focuses solely on the Colosseum (first and second levels). It does not include the Roman Forum or Palatine Hill. Those sites require a separate ticket or a longer, combined tour. We apologize if the booking website was unclear about this. We will review the product description to ensure it explicitly states that the Forum and Palatine are not included in this specific tour. You are correct that a 4:15pm tour would leave little time for additional sites. For a full experience that includes the Forum and Palatine, we recommend our morning or early afternoon Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Admission with Audio Guide App or a longer guided combination tour. Thank you for the helpful tip to other travelers, and we hope you still enjoyed your time at the Colosseum with Georgia.
Our tour guide, Paolo, was super informative and interesting. He even brought his iPad to show us some rendered images. He was great and I would highly recommend this tour.
Thank you, Clayton_N! We're so glad Paolo made your tour memorable with his knowledge and iPad visuals. We agree—he's fantastic. Thanks for the high recommendation!
A very well organized tour. Our guide, Aphrodite, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Her advice to use a not so well known entrance to the forum saved us a lot of time.
Dear James_D, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a great tour of the Colosseum with us. Aphrodite will be delighted to know that her knowledge and friendly approach made your experience even more memorable. It’s fantastic that her insider tip about the lesser-known Forum entrance helped you save time and avoid the crowds – we always love sharing those little secrets to enhance our guests’ visits. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in Rome (or beyond) in the future! Best regards, The Discover Rome Tour Team
Very good tour for do much information. Highly recommend for so much to see. Don’t miss this one. We found shade and breeze from the heat.
Dear Suzanne_W, Thank you for your great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found it full of interesting information. It's wonderful to hear that you found some shade and breeze from the heat – Rome can be warm, so that's a great tip for future visitors. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again! Best regards, Discover Rome Tours Team
So much info from before you begin to the end, that you definitely need to hear. Also, he was funny and really got us involved
Thank you, Jamie_G, for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Colosseum Guided Tour and found the information helpful from start to finish. It’s great to hear that our guide’s humor and engaging style made the experience even more memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Hope to welcome you on another tour in Rome someday!
