Guided Tour of the Colosseum in Rome with Forum and Palatine Access

Overview

Explore the Flavian Amphitheatre during a 2 hour 15 minute guided tour. You will enter the Colosseum through a public entrance to discover where gladiators fought before 60,000 spectators. The tour allows you to observe architectural details, such as the names of Roman nobles engraved on some seats at the top of the arena level. An official guide will lead you to the first and second floors. You will discover the areas reserved for Rome's wealthiest citizens while learning about the rules of gladiator matches and the origin of the building's name. The package also includes entry tickets for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you will visit on a self-guided basis. Two language options are available for the Colosseum tour: English or Spanish.

Itinerary

1. Colisée

   See Rome's iconic monuments in a fun and easy way with your tour guide. Learn about the history of the amphitheater and the spectacular matches that the Colosseum Arena has hosted. Hear about the construction techniques invented by the Romans, the amazing skills of gladiators, fierce battles between exotic animals, and the advanced techniques Roman engineers used to build the Colosseum. Walk through the first level and see the arena, trapdoors. It will entertain you with the story of Gladioteral game, the largest and most expensive game in the history of humanity.

   · 1 h 15 min· Admission included

2. Roman Forum

   Roman Forum, most important forum in ancient Rome, situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments.

   · 30 min· Admission included

3. Palatine Hill

   Palatine Hill is considered to be the birthplace of the Italian capital and is believed to have been inhabited since the year 1000 B.C. During the Republican Period, Roman citizens belonging to the upper class settled in Palatine Hill and built sumptuous palaces, of which important traces are still preserved.

   · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Meeting Point Address: Largo Gaetana Agnesi, 3, 00184 Rome, Italy. Meet us at the upper-level exit of the Colosseo Metro Station (Line B), next to Caffè Roma. Meeting Point on Google Maps: View on map What to Look For: A representative holding a Discover Rome Tours sign will be waiting to welcome you. ID Requirement A valid ID card, passport, or a clear photo of your ID on your phone is mandatory for all participants. Please ensure that the name on your ticket matches your identification document exactly. Colosseum tickets are personal and nominative, and the staff at the entrance will verify your ID. If the names do not match, entry to the Colosseum will be denied, and no refund will be possible. Access to the Sites You must enter the Colosseum at the time indicated on your ticket. The same ticket also includes access to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill, which you may visit at any time during their opening hours on the day of validity. For the latest opening hours and visitor information, please visit the official website: https://colosseo.it/orari-e-biglietti.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Young children must sit on an adult's lap.
• Public transport is available nearby.
• Prams or strollers are permitted for babies and young children.
• Wheelchair access is available.
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels.
• Full names of all travellers must be provided during booking or entry may be refused.
• Each traveller must present a valid passport or ID matching the name provided during booking.
• Due to the Jubilee, some monuments may be under restoration.
• The group is limited to a maximum of 24 travellers.
• Confirmation is immediate upon booking.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

Full refund for cancellations made at least 10 full days before the scheduled departure time.

• No refund for cancellations made within 10 days of departure.
• The activity may be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient participants.

Who is it for?

• Travellers wanting a guided tour of the Colosseum in English or Spanish.
• People with reduced mobility or families with strollers.
• Visitors seeking combined access to the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.

What makes it different

• Accompanied by an official tour guide for the Colosseum portion.
• Includes tickets for the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill in addition to the guided tour.

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Product code: 90364P25

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