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Guided Group Tour of Colosseum and Ancient Rome

4.7(53)1 hour
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Description

You don’t need to break the bank to experience Ancient Rome. This group tour is a convenient way to explore the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with expert commentary from a licensed guide, all in just 3 hours. Designed with comfort, insight, and accessibility in mind, this group tour gives you plenty of time to explore and ask questions. The tour begins inside the iconic Colosseum, where your licensed guide brings its history to life with vivid stories of gladiators, emperors, and Roman engineering. You’ll also enjoy stunning views from above the arena. Then, you’ll visit Palatine Hill, Rome’s legendary birthplace and home to its most lavish imperial residences, before descending into the Roman Forum, once the bustling hub of politics, religion, and daily Roman life.

Tour Options

Walking Tour - External Visit
  • External visit of the Colosseum only – no entry; experience Rome’s ruins, secrets, and night atmosphere on a 1.5-hr tour. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Starting point: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Small-Group Colosseum Tour
  • With up to 12 people per tour, you’ll explore Ancient Rome at a relaxed pace and receive dedicated attention from your guide. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Colosseum Tour
  • Colosseum tour with visits to the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum. Arena Floor access not included. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Roman Colosseum Tour (Spanish)
  • Tour del Coliseo con guía experto. Incluye el Palatino y el Foro Romano. Duration: 3 hours Starting point: Arch of Constantine, P.za del Colosseo, 00184 Roma RM, Italy

Itinerary

Admission included60 min

Walk in the path of Rome's famous gladiators and hear your expert guide share the stories and events that occurred inside the Colosseum. You’ll explore the ancient stadium with a local licensed guide who will bring it to life. Please note: the tour may start at the Colosseum or the Roman Forum/Palatine Hill, depending on the ticket times we are able to purchase.

Admission included30 min

The Palatine Hill, the most beautiful and important of Rome’s seven hills, is the legendary founding point of the city. Explore the ancient ruins of the imperial palace and enjoy panoramic views over the Roman Forum.

Admission included90 min

The political, social, and commercial heart of ancient Rome! Walk along the original Roman roads (Via Sacra and Via Nova) and explore temples, arches, and other ruins. Your guide will help reconstruct the Forum’s history and bring the city to life.

Highlights

Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person; €24 per person if Arena access is included)
Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
Group tour of Ancient Rome’s top sites with a licensed expert guide
This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
Entry to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Relaxed, well-paced itinerary with headsets for clear commentary

What's included

Included
Colosseum entrance ticket (€18 per person; €24 per person if Arena access is included)
Colosseum reservation fee (€2 per person)
Group tour of Ancient Rome’s top sites with a licensed expert guide
This tour is available in multiple languages, depending on the option selected
Entry to Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum
Relaxed, well-paced itinerary with headsets for clear commentary
Not included
Walking Tour -External Visit does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
Arena access is not included in any of the options

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Walking Tour - External Visit option does not include Colosseum entry; all sights are viewed from outside
  • Full names of all travellers must be provided at the time of booking. Failure to present a voucher with all travellers’ full names at the ticket office may result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
  • Each traveller must present a valid passport or government-issued ID that matches the name provided at booking for successful entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum

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4.7
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