Colosseum Arena Floor, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Guided Group Tour
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Discover the timeless wonders of Ancient Rome on a small-group Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill tour with special access to the Colosseum Arena. Walk through the most iconic landmarks of the Eternal City, from the legendary amphitheater and its impressive arena floor—once the stage of gladiatorial combat—to the hill where Rome was founded and the Forum that shaped the Roman Empire. Led by an expert English-speaking guide, this 3-hour experience offers an in-depth journey into Roman history, enriched with captivating stories, historical insights, and engaging commentary. Enjoy a refined and immersive exploration of Rome’s most celebrated archaeological sites, designed for travelers who value quality, insight, and a memorable cultural experience in an intimate group setting.
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If you truly want to immerse yourself in the Eternal City’s millennia of history, there is no better place to start than the Colosseum Arena Floor. Not only will you be following in the footsteps of gladiators, you’ll also get a 360° panorama from where it was possible to see all 50,000 blood-thirsty spectators with a brilliantly executed narrative from a passionate guide.
The roman Forum also known Forum Romanum is a plaza surrounded by the ruins of several important ancient Rome governments buildings at the center of the city. Originally a marketplace, the citizens of the ancient city referred to this place as the Forum Magnum. Dive yourself in the ancient culture to learn the way of life Rome’s predecessors lived.
The Palatine Hill is the only hill from the Seven Hills of Rome situated in the center of Rome. It is the most ancient place of the city, 40 meters above the Roman Forum, looking down upon the Circus Maximus. Augustus Imperial palaces were built here.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Ticket price: Adult 24€ - Children (under18) 0 €
- 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.
- Costumers need to show up 20 mins before at the meeting point in order to guarantee a smooth departure of the activity.
- 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.
- Not suitablefor travelers with mobility impairments
Reviews(342)
Alessandro is an amazing guide. She shared all her knowledge in a very professional manor and her dedication to her visitors is very attentive. I highly recommend her for this tour.
Andrada was fantastic, friendly and so informative. Her passion was contagious and so captivating. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and it made our trip to Rome - thank you!
Our guide David was excellent. He kept things light and humorous, gave us interesting information, but did not go so deep as to become overwhelming. I recommend this tour if you’d like a fairly quick but insightful look into the history of the Colosseum and Roman in general.
Incredible tour!!! I loved loved our tour guide. She was so knowledgeable, funny, passionate about history, and even gave us her grandmothers lasagna recipe at the end of the tour as a keepsake! 🥰 it was the best to get the historical context but also have time for pictures and some fun facts! Would highly recommend!
Guide Raul was excellent. Knowledgable, good pace, willing to answer questions - very approachable. Good head set ensuring we could hear all commentary. Would definitely recommend
Amazing tour with Radu! It was a bit more crowded than we expected but Radu still made it fun and extremely informative. His passion for history was refreshing to see along with his great sense of humor. Definitely worth it!
Where to begin....First, the headset Equipment provided did not work for most of the trip. This was suppose to be a English guided tour but the guide had a heavy italian accent. Everyone in our group struggled to hear or understand what was being said the entire tour. We started with 24 people and were down to 11 by the end as most people give up and left the tour early. I would definitely not reccomend city tours to anyone as this was basically a high priced rip off.
Hello Debbie, We have tried multiple times to reach out to you (via different modes) without success. In the event you get this message, please feel free to contact us so that we can understanding the situation and circumstances better and come to a good conclusion in good faith. Thank you, Paolo
Nadia was an excellent guide. Passionate and who could answer all our questions! I highly recommend this excursion is a splendor!
Hello, Thank you for choosing us to spend your vacation with. We are always happy to receive positive feedback on our guides and to know that we have exceeded expectionations! All the best, Paolo
Excellent visit with our guide Nadia on July 27, 2024. We loved his explanations and the time spent at the questions we had.
Hello, We are happy to hear that you enjoyed Nadia and the tour! Thank you for taking the time to send this feedback. Hope to see you the next time you are in the city. All the best, Paolo
Back in 2017 I was in Rome, and I was lucky enough to be on a tour guided by David Battaglino. I've probably taken 1,000+ tours in various parts of the world, and I might remember 5 of the guides I've ever met. David is among the small handful of guides I do remember. On my 2024 trip to Rome, I made a point of being on David's Colosseum tour. It was even more fun than the last time. He is very informative and he keeps the attention of the group, not just with his knowledge but also with his sense of humor. If you want a tour that's both fun and educational, sign up with David and you won't regret it. You'll learn a great deal of history and have many good laughs along the way.