Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum
Would you rather be a spectator or a gladiator? Get guaranteed entry to the Colosseum.
Save time waiting in lines with this tour that includes admission into the world's most visited monument with an archeologist. Journey back in time and explore its history and architecture with a small group of a maximum of 25 participants. Immerse yourself into an ancient world of bloody games, Gladiator fights, and demonstration of power.
You have the choice to enter the Archeological Park of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill on your own or (optionally) with a guide.
Options
English group: Arena+Forum
3-hour tour / group of max. 25: This option is for a small-group tour of the Colosseum from the Gladiators' Arena and of the Roman Forum
What's included in Exclusive Tour Colosseum Arena with Archaeologist & Roman Forum
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza del Colosseo
Meet your archeologist guide outside the Colosseum and enjoy a short introduction to the area. Use a privileged backdoor entrance and get exclusive access directly into the Gladiators’ Arena. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission..
Colosseum
Once inside, walk in the Arena floor through the notorious “Porta Libitinaria”. Feel like a Gladiator and journey back to the days of the Roman Empire with a professional archeologist. Marvel at this mighty wonder of ancient engineering and learn about the innovative techniques used to build it. Discover the political and social reasons that led to its construction and hear about the bloody games that took place within it. After your official tour ends you can either use your tickets to visit the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill on your own or with a guided tour (choose the option you prefer during your booking).
Foro Romano
OPTIONALLY, you can join the guide to head towards the archeological area of the Roman Forums and Palatine Hill in another 1-hour guided tour. Choose this option during your booking. 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.
Inclusions
- Admission to the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Sterilized headsets to hear clearly your guide
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Full on-site assistance
- Live professional archeologist guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket with arena access (valued at €24 per person)
- No guide for Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the starting time
- 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.
- Pets are not permitted
- Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID
- You will need to pass through strict and mandatory security checks to enter the Colosseum
- Trolleys and large backpacks are not allowed inside, neither are glass/metal bottles or sprays (e.g. perfumes etc.)
- Drones and knives of any kind are strictly forbidden at the monuments
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet at the green kiosk on the right as you exit the Colosseo metro station. 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.
End Points
- Your tour ends inside the Colosseum.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- All travellers must present a proof of ID (passport/driver's licence) in order to be admitted in the Colosseum. Travellers without an identification document might be not allowed to visit - Please be at the meeting point 30 minutes before your scheduled start time. We won't be able to accommodate late arrivals - Please expect to wait 5 to 45 minutes to clear the mandatory security checks - Travellers younger than 18 years old must present a valid document or proof of ID - For environmental reasons, it is preferable that you bring your own earphones and do not print your voucher. We will provide earphones in case you forget yours - We suggest you bring your own refillable bottle as you can find drinkable-water fountains everywhere in Rome
