About this experience
This fantastic family friendly tour is the perfect way to discover ancient Rome, avoiding the queues at some of Rome’s most visited ancient sites with pre-booked tickets. You’ll view the Colosseum , a wonder of ancient Rome, including the Arena and explore the Forum and the Emperors' House. Your expert guide will lead you back in time, to ancient Rome, and you’ll hear intriguing stories and anecdotes about the fascinating characters from the history of the Colosseum.
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The customer has to bring their own mask
What is included
- Entrance to the Colosseum and Roman Forum
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Kids friendly guide
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
Itinerary and highlights
The tour will begin at the Colosseum, perfect example of the skill and ingenuity of the Roman engineers. This colossal stadium had 80 entrances and could hold more than 50,000 spectators – truly a wonder of its time. You'll feel like a Gladiator of Ancient Roman times, walking on the Arena stage where gladiators and animals used to fight.
As you stroll along the original cobbles of ancient Roman roads, you’ll feel as though you are 2,000 years back in time, as you view the ruins of temples, ancient courthouses, the Imperial Palace, the altar of Julius Caesar, and the Arches of Constantine and Titus, and more.
This tour incorporates some of the most important sites of Ancient Rome, in the company of an expert guide, following in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators. As you visit these historical sites, you’ll discover more about the heart of the Roman Empire, having a great time along the way
Meeting and pickup information
- At the newsagent in front of the Colosseum Metro Station Exit - ground level (there is only one exit, just in front of the monument) street address is: Via dei Fori Imperiali in front of the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be holding a sign with your name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Private Tours of Rome
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check; there may be some time spent waiting to pass through security checks
- A copy of your ID or driver license is necessary for the entrance to the Colosseum
- Please note: if you arrive late you might loose the entrance
- Social distancing has to be maintained
- The customer has to bring their own mask
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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