Rome: Colosseum with Roman Forum & Palatine Hill + Arena Optional
Description
Looking to experience the Colosseum from a fresh perspective? This exclusive tour grants you access through the legendary gladiator's gate, granting you the opportunity to stand upon the meticulously reconstructed Arena Floor, once a battleground for fierce warriors. Delve deeper into the grandeur of the Colosseum as you explore three distinct areas of this impressive monument, relishing in privileges that surpass those with standard access. Following a comprehensive exploration of the Arena Floor and 1st & 2nd outer tier of the Colosseum, you'll embark on a journey to the Roman Forum, and ascend the picturesque Palatine Hill, offering you a glimpse into the captivating essence of downtown ancient Rome. This immersive journey allows you to immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Rome, tracing the footsteps of legends and unlocking the secrets of this extraordinary civilization.
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On the full tour, escape the masses and gain exclusive access to an extraordinary section of the Colosseum: the Arena Floor, a privilege reserved for select few. Relive history by treading the path of ancient warriors who once strode through the awe-inspiring Gate of Death, also known as the gladiator's gate. Listen attentively as your guide recounts tales of ferocious beasts and valiant fighters who once graced this hallowed ground, captivating the ancient Roman populace. This unparalleled opportunity allows you to immerse yourself in the same emotions of fear and adrenaline experienced by those formidable competitors back in the days. After experiencing the exclusive Arena Floor, climb to the first and second tiers of the Colosseum. See where Rome’s wealthiest citizens sat to watch the gladiator games.
A short distance from the Colosseum lies the Roman Forum, a captivating collection of ancient ruins that you'll explore with a knowledgeable guide. Embark on a guided walking tour through this remarkable Roman archaeological site, once the bustling heart of ancient Rome's city center. Along the way, marvel at the iconic structures of the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Arch of Titus, the Roman Senate House, and other illustrious Roman Forum buildings, allowing yourself to relive the captivating stories of ancient times.
Departing from the ancient city center, your guide will accompany you to a remarkable location often referred to as the "Beverly Hills of Ancient Rome." Ascend the Palatine Hill, offering panoramic vistas of the sprawling Circus Maximus. Take a journey through the time-worn palaces that have stood for over two millennia, while indulging in captivating tales of Rome's illustrious and influential figures. Conclude the tour with a treasure trove of mesmerizing photographs and a wealth of knowledge about the vibrant life in ancient Rome.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
- We regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any walking impairments that require special assistance on our group tours. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages.
Reviews(1,459)
A super informative and fun option for anyone wanted to see and learn more about the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Coliseum ..
Amazing tour and fun to learn about.
Our tour with Elena was amazing! She was such a great guide, sharing tons of knowledge and really breaking down the complex archaeology and history behind everything we saw. I 100% recommend the tour. you really need that context to get the ruins. If you're lucky, you'll get our fantastic guide!
“All roads lead to Rome,” but thankfully, ours led straight to an amazing tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill! We came, we saw, and we absolutely loved it. This was an incredible tour and a favourite for our whole family. The richness of the time period, the stories, and the history were all brought to life by our very knowledgeable guide. She made it so easy to imagine what these places would have looked and felt like thousands of years ago. It was another incredibly hot day, but our guide clearly knew all the best places to duck into the shade. While we cooled down, she filled us with interesting information, fascinating facts, and fun questions that got our minds working and kept everyone engaged. Paying extra to see the arena floor and skip the lineup was worth every euro we spent. Standing on the arena floor gave us such a different perspective of the Colosseum and made the experience feel even more special. I genuinely loved this tour, as did my entire family. It was informative, entertaining, and such a memorable way to experience ancient Rome. Highly recommended!
Tour as described but was a little too long for the heat that day. Tour guide was knowledgeable but hard to understand at times with his heavy accent. The headsets stopped working half way through the tour, which was disappointing.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and found your guide knowledgeable. We understand that visiting Rome’s ancient sites during periods of high heat can be challenging, and we appreciate your comments regarding the pace and audio equipment. We’ll share your feedback with our team as we continue working to improve the experience for our guests. Thank you again for joining us!
Fantastic tour. Gave great history and English was very easy to understand. Easy to find the meeting spot and overall could not have been easier. Such a great experience. I loved the arena access to see from below though it is a bit pricy.
Thank you for your fantastic review, Allison! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the meeting point easy to locate. It’s wonderful to know that the history, storytelling, and Arena access made the experience memorable. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again in Rome!
Truly 5 star experience with Elenora. She was spectacular. It was near 40 degrees and she made the heat bearable. Terrific history lesson on Ancient Rome.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear that Elenora made your Colosseum experience a five-star adventure, especially despite the summer heat. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with her. Bringing Ancient Rome to life through storytelling is what we love most, and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the history lesson. We hope to see you again in Rome!
The Colosseum is a must see and we really enjoyed the full experience of the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill and the Colosseum including the arena floor. Our guide, Eleanor did a fantastic job of explaining the history and stories of Ancient Rome!
Lots of walking required. Guide was knowledgeable about history. Headphones worked well but guide was a little dry and hard to understand at times. She was very helpful and thoughtful though
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed learning about Rome's history and found the headphones helpful throughout the tour. We also appreciate your comments about the guide's delivery and will share them with our local team. Thank you for recognizing her helpful and thoughtful approach, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future.
You walk up and down stairs and bumps on a path. Some ppl complained- but it is a walking tour- you need to know what u can physically do. The guide was excellent and very knowledgeable.
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated your guide's knowledge. You're absolutely right that exploring the Colosseum and the archaeological sites involves quite a bit of walking and uneven terrain. We appreciate you sharing this helpful advice for future travelers and hope to welcome you back again!
