About this experience
This guided tour of the Colosseum, the Roman Forum and more is a must. You’ll visit the glorious remains of Ancient Rome, the birthplace of modern civilization and the capital of the Roman Empire. You’ll learn the unbelievable stories of fearless leaders, epic heroines, and infamous tyrants while walking in their footsteps through their palaces and gardens!
Don’t miss this fun, informative, and unforgettable tour of ancient Rome.
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
- 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
- Local guide
- Professional art historian guide
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Local taxes
- Note: Colosseum fees are as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person, or €24 per person if arena access is included)
Not included
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
First, you’ll enter the Colosseum to marvel at the arena, its seating levels, the tunnels and walls that make this an amazing feat of engineering. You will learn about the spectators and their past-times, the mortal combats of the gladiators, the management of the events, and your guide will bring history to life.
This tour also includes a visit of the Roman Forum, the main hub of ancient Roman life, and the assembly location of the Roman population. The Senate House, the Temple of Julius Caesar, the Tryumphal Arches, the House of the Vestal Virgins, the Basilicas, the Golden Mile, the Temples of Saturn and Concord and other famous religious and political buildings are located here.
Don’t struggle with maps or audioguides and forget about other tourist vices. Let our top-rated guide lead you on a fact-filled and memorable tour of Ancient Rome. What’s more, you’ll visit all the major historic sites without standing in the entrance lines and without rushing through.
Meeting and pickup information
- 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. Your guide will have a sign with your name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Ostia Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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