Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Get a unique gladiator’s-eye view of Rome’s iconic Colosseum, in a tour that delves backstage into areas that are normally off-limits to the public. Explore the Underground, where gladiators prepared themselves for battle, and walk in their footsteps on a partially reconstructed arena stage. All this, plus the Palatine Hill and Roman Forum: all the most significant surviving remnants of Ancient Rome, in one fascinating tour.
Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
Dedicated audio headsets so you don't miss a thing
Professional English Speaking Guide
Small groups of 10 people or fewer
Gratuities
Departure Point
L.go Gaetana Agnesi, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet your guide at Largo Gaetana Agnesi, on the little square above the metro line B (blue line) stop "Colosseo". Your guide coordinator will be waiting here wearing a blue City Wonders polo shirt or jacket for easy recognition.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy Begin your tour of Rome’s most iconic monument with Skip-the-Line access directly through the Gladiator’s Gate. Once the main exit for defeated contenders, this special entrance leads you directly to the parts of the Colosseum most tourists don’t get to see.
Your first stop is the Colosseum Underground – the backstage area where gladiators prepared for battle. Here, your expert, English-speaking guide will call on their historical and archaeological expertise to let you imagine the space as it once was. Scenery and caged wild animals stood ready to be hoisted into the arena by ingenious pulleys. You’ll practically feel the gladiators’ tense anticipation and hear the roar of the blood-thirsty crowd.
Then, walk in the gladiators’ footsteps on a partially reconstructed arena stage – a unique and amazing photo opportunity. And unlike the gladiators, you’ll get to ascend from the Arena Floor to the Colosseum’s second tier, where fans cheered the violent spectacles below.
120 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy The next stop on the tour takes you back to the very beginning. The Palatine Hill is the spot Romulus chose to found the city that would become Rome in 753 BC – a decision that ended in tragedy for his brother Remus. Here, steeped in history, you’ll enjoy a spectacular preview of your next destination: the Roman Forum. 30 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy The Roman Forum and the Via Sacra, the Sacred Way, were the heart of Ancient Rome. All of Roman life could be found in this bustling marketplace: commerce and trade, political rallies, military parades, and the sacred ceremonies of the Vestal Virgins. 30 minutes
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note: All participant names are required at the time of booking in order to enter the Colosseum.
Every customer on this tour is required to present a valid government issued ID or Passport at the Colosseum, that matches their name on the reservation, or entry will be refused. Name changes are not permitted once the booking is confirmed.
Please note that the itinerary for our tours may differ from the advertised order of destinations. We assure you that any changes made to the tour itinerary are carefully planned and intended to enhance your overall experience.
On this tour, some of the venues or parts of the venue may be subject to last-minute, unpredictable closures. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour in keeping with the advertised total length of the tour.
May experience delays in clearing security checks when entering the venue
Joe_S
23 Apr 2023
Colosseum and Forum tour with Inga was awesome. Her knowledge of Rome and everything Al out the tour was amazing. She involved the entire tour group which made it most enjoyable. Loads of laughs. Best part we felt was the time spent in the colosseum. So many facts plus loads of pictures. She did a fantastic tour. Definitely book her again.
Mark_H
21 Apr 2023
Enjoyed the tour very much, very informative and saw alot of great sights. Wish we could of spared 5min to visit the gift store at the Colosseum.
Some of our group showed up late, which was annoying as the tickets say to arrive 15min early and they turnes up 15min after departure and were allowed to join in when they caught up.
The tour guide was very good and engaging for all of the group
Francois_L
18 Apr 2023
Changement de guides, pas ou très bref visite du mont Palatin. La visite s'est terminé en subitement à l'entré du Mont Palatin, le guide semblait en retard pour un autre rendez-vous. Excellente présentation dans le colisée
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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