About this experience
On this 3.5-hours tour we will take you back to the ancient Rome, you will see the Colosseum where the gladiators used to play. Together we'll explore all highlights of the Roman Forum all that combined with a rich lunch experience! Before visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum you will have a rich lunch in a classic Roman restaurant inside one of the most important theaters in the Ancient Rome. The dishes will be served in a refined 18th-century salon. Jump back to the Ancient Roman Empire with us where your guide will bring history to life.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Due to increased security measures at the Colosseum, you will have to wait in line for security checks. Please do NOT bring backpacks and/or large bags.
- 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.
What is included
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Colosseum and roman forum Guided Tour
- Small-group or private tour (depending on option selected)
- Lunch
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Vegetarian options included
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- All food and drinks included
- Local and expert guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary and highlights
Visit the Colosseum and the Roman Forum with our local and expert guides and combine this experience with a rich lunch in a one of kind restaurant.
Your tour will start at 11am from the Colosseum, the symbol of Rome and the grandest amphitheatre of ancient times. You will cross the original entrances and will learn about the gladiators and the Roman Empire' shows.
Together with your local and expert guide you will walk along the
Via Sacra 'Sacred Way', the main path through the Roman Forum that was used for triumphal processions.
You will see: The Triumphal Arches of Titus, Arches of Constantine, Septimius Severus, Temples of Vesta, Saturn and Gemini, The altar (where Julius Caesar was cremated) and much more! This tour is suitable for all ages, including kids.
After visiting the Colosseum and Roman Forum we will take you to a traditional Roman restaurant. During your lunch time you will taste the most famous roman dishes among the ruins of the Roman most ancient theater. Wine and soft drinks are included. Together with our local guide with this tour you will experience one of Rome's most important attractions combined with a very tasty experience.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide at the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is Via dei Fori Imperiali, 21. Your guide will have a sign with your name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Food Tours Of Rome
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved;
- 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.
- Transfer from your hotel to the meeting point is NOT INCLUDED in the price. Taxi or buses are a convenient option;
- Places visited during your tour are subject to change.
- Due to increased security measures at the Colosseum, you will have to wait in line for security checks. Please do NOT bring backpacks and/or large bags.
- Dress code is smart casual;
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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