Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Priviledge access to the Arena Floor of the Coliseum, enjoy a real journey through ancient Rome. You will visit the Colisseum, the Arena exclusive floor and proceed to the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with priority tickets. You will tour with a dedicated guide in a sharing tour of about 25 average participants or less and access into the Colosseum through the Vip Gladiator's entrance so called because it was once of the access gladiators. Here, you will enjoy a spectacular view over the Arena and a panoramic view of the Dungeons from the Arena. This tour is offered in various languages so please make your language election. In the 3-hour tour you will also visit the Palatine Hill once the residential hills of the Roman emperors and the Roman Forum with the Temple of the Vestal virgins, the Curia and the Temple of Julius Caesar. Your guide will bring Ancient Roman times back alive!
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Skip-the-line entry to Palatine Hill (if option selected)
Admission to the Colosseum arena (25 EUR if option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to the Roman Forum (if option selected)
Tour guide and headphones
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Food and drinks
Departure Point
Via dei Fori Imperiali, 1, 00186 Roma RM, Italy
The meeting point is in the square in front, OUTSIDE, of the Basilica of Santi Cosma and Damiano, the church is located on Via dei Fori Imperiali (half way) & is close the entrance of the Roman Forum. You will see our staff in front of the Basilica wearing a uniform with the logos of the company.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy Colosseum with the special Gladiator’s entrance, including the Arena stage, an overview of the underground, first and second level of the monument.
60 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy Palatine Hill: here you can find emperor’s houses and a beautiful view of the city. 45 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy Roman Forum: the ancient downtown where the public, commercial and political life were located. Tomb of Julio Cesar
45 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Small group tour with average 26 people.
Please Note: to access the Colosseum you need to add in your reservation the exact name and last name of all participants in your group and children need to be specified. In case of mistake in writing your name and last name in your reservation, if the Colosseum tickets controllers deny the access due to the wrong name and last name we decline any responsibility and NO REFUND will be provided.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please note: by purchasing this tour you accept our Terms and Conditions and you are aware that not refund it will be given in case of not attending the tour or if you arrive late for the tour.
The order of the visit of the itinerary might change
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.
Please Note: In some areas the stroller must be carried by yourself due to architectural restrictions
Please note that due to summer heatwaves the duration of the tour may vary slightly depending on the needs of the group.
Please show up at least 10 minutes before the tour to do the check in
Please note that you will be asked a full refundable 10 euros deposit at the meeting point in order to ensure all the radios are given back to the guide or our staff. Once you return the radios you will be refunded your 10 euros. If you don't give back the radios you will be charged 30 euros for each of them.
Not allowed: Pets, weapons or sharp objects, oversized luggage, smoking, alcohol or drugs, sprays or aerosols, glassware, unaccompanied minors, electric wheelchairs
The entrance fee to the archaeological sites is 17 Euros for adults (23 Euros for the arena option), accompanied by a booking fee of 2 Euros. The additional amount covers services provided by experienced licensed guides, audio devices, booking fees and other tourist services. The aim is to promote transparency and ensure your understanding of the cost breakdown.
In summer time we suggest bringing a bottle of water. In summer time due to the heat the tour might last about 2 hours.
Please be aware that to enter the Colosseum it is necessary to pass a metal detector security check.
Please note: in case of late arrival we inform you that you will lose your tour and no refund will be given for no show or for late arrival
In July and August, due to the heat, the duration of the tour is 2 hours.
Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. please provide your correct phone number and country code.
ID mandatory. Guests who show up without ID cannot be guaranteed entrance.
The full names of all the participants in the booking is needed, incomplete information on the booking cannot be guaranteed entrance.
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
279frederickw
28 Apr 2024
Great experience. Our tour guide was fantastic. Easy to find meet up location. The staff were great and getting our supplies checked in and ready to go.
Theresa_M
27 Apr 2024
Francesco was one of the best tour guides I have met. His passion for history is infectious. Loved the entire tour, thank you Italy Wonders.
lauramP3190PQ
27 Apr 2024
We had a fabulous time at the Colosseum. Our tour guide was amazing and very informative. I highly recommend that you experience the underground.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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