Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore the world's most visited monument in the most comfortable and complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders. Step on the exclusive Arena floor OR descend into the Underground section (depending on the option you select during booking). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the backstage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.
Then, take a journey back in time from the 10th century B.C. to the 5th century A.D. at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill. Chart a course through the archaeological tribal beginnings of Rome and marvel at the beauty of ancient temples and ruins. Options available for small-group and private guided tours.
Live expert guide
Sterilized earphones to hear clearly your guide
Guided tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Dedicated entrance tickets and reservation fees
Full on-site assistance
Access to EITHER the Underground section OR the Arena floor /depends on option chosen during booking
The higher levels are momentarily closed. This tour includes access up to the 2nd tier
Please note: The "Arena" options of this tour do not include access to the Underground section
Departure Point
Piazza del Colosseo, 21, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
Meet us outside the ground floor exit of the metro (subway) station "Colosseo" by the green kiosk. Look for a yellow label with TOURIKS written on it. Please arrive 30 minutes before the starting time. Note that there is also an upper floor exit of the metro station; please meet us downstairs.
Colosseum, Rome, Italy Explore the world's most visited monument in the most complete way. Visit areas of the Colosseum not accessible by regular-ticket holders, either step on the Gladiators' Arena floor or descend into the exclusive Underground section (depending on the option selected). Walk the steps of the Gladiators and find yourself in the stage of the most famous games in Ancient Rome.
Learn about the innovative building techniques used by the ancient Roman engineers. Travel back in time as you immerse yourself into the history of Ancient Rome and find out about the social and political function of this mighty amphitheater.
Complete your Colosseum experience by going further up to the 1st tier from where you'll be amazed by the spectacular view over the Arena, the Arch of Constantine, and the Temple of Venus. 70 minutes
Colosseum, Rome, Italy After the first part of your tour, enjoy a short break to further explore the Colosseum on your own, then head together towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill for another 1-hour guided tour. 30 minutes
Arch of Constantine, Rome, Italy Start the second part of your tour by exploring one of the largest triumphal arches in Roman history: the Arch of Constantine the Great, before meandering through the ruins of the Roman Forum. 10 minutes
Roman Forum, Rome, Italy Here, you will immerse yourself in the ruins of ancient temples and will walk the paths of Emperors and Senators. Learn how this beautiful area became the beating heart of Ancient Rome.
Hear about the Vestal Virgins and see their gardens and the pagan temple of the Goddess Vesta they served. Learn about the Basilica Julia and the penal system of Ancient Rome and its effects on Christianity. See the temple of Castor and Pollux and the Arch of Titus and learn about the sacking of Jerusalem. Discover the Senate House, where senators met to decide the fate of the Roman Republic and how that climaxed with the murder and cremation of Julius Caesar. 40 minutes
Palatine Hill, Rome, Italy Walk the paths of the Roman Emperors while visiting the hill where the legend of Romulus and Remus places the foundation of the city: the Palatine Hill. Learn how it later became one of the most exclusive areas of Ancient Rome and enjoy breathtaking views over the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
From the heights of the Palatine Hill, enjoy a bird's eye view over what is considered to have been the largest structure for public games ever built by mankind, the Circus Maximus. 30 minutes
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the tour starts in order to complete the signup. We might not be able to accommodate, refund or reschedule late arrivals
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.
Please note that the tickets for this tour are nominative. We will register on them the names you have provided during checkout. Please make sure to provide the names of the people attending the tour as they appear on their passport.
You will pass through strict security checks both at the Colosseum and at the Roman Forum entrance. Please be aware that security check lines are not skippable
Flying drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden. Neither trolleys and big backpacks nor animals are allowed into the Colosseum. Glass/metal containers and sprays of any kind are also not allowed
The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary; either the Colosseum or Forum and Palatine Hill will come first
The Belvedere is momentarily not part of this tour due to COVID-19 restrictions
A moderate amount of walking and steps are involved; wear comfortable walking shoes
Please note that the group will leave the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time in order to pass the security check
This tour is subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Victoria_P
25 Jul 2023
Daniele V was truly an amazing tour guide. Super friendly and passionate about the history of Rome. Daniele V was very cinematic and really helped bring the colosseum to life. If there’s a tour you want to do this MUST be it.
Rimas_B
25 Jul 2023
The tour is very disorganized. When booking it mentions downloading ticket to Apple Wallet but that is not the case. You get an email indicating to meet somewhere with a yellow sign. We booked the Rome night tour because of the heat and then it was switched to 2 tours, one during the day in the heat and then one at night. When asking for the ticket during the day they didn't provide anything and said come back at 9:15 at night. When we arrived (early) they said the tour started at 8:50.
Elizabeth_T
25 Jul 2023
Truly amazing experience during our nighttime underground tour of the colosseum. We had a terrific guide and would highly recommend spending the extra money for that tour.
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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