Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour
Exclusive Colosseum Arena Floor included, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum Tour Skip the line to buy tickets and explore the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill with a self-guided tour. Book a self-audio guided tour to see the entire area at your own pace. Visit the Colosseum, the Arena, the Palatine Hill, and the Roman Forum with one of our tours. We can offer different options to visit one of the most important archaeological areas in the world, the Colosseum, a symbol of the Roman Empire. Choose a Private Guided Tour accompanied by an official tour guide, or choose to visit at your leisure, without having to follow a group, by booking the option of visiting the Colosseum and the Arena, Palatine Hill, and Roman Forum with a self-guided tour (audioguide App in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish with 44 points of interest), which you can conveniently download onto your smartphone. Learn the story of the Romans and its most important monuments.
Options
Arena + Palatino + Foro
TICKET & SELF AUDIOGUIDED TOUR: Enjoy this tour at your own pace. WITH THIS OPTION, THE TOUR GUIDE IS NOT INCLUDED.
Duration: 1 day 6 hours: The duration of this tour may vary depending on how long you will spend in each site and on time spent passing the security.
INCLUSIONS: Tickets Arena access and unlimited access to all self-guided Apps in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanish.
What's included in Colosseum Arena & Roman Forum Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
Enter the Colosseum and learn about the spectacular and incredible entertainment organized in ancient times. Discover the techniques of construction invented by the Romans, the astonishing ability of the gladiators, the violent fighting between exotic animals, and the high level of technology achieved by Roman engineers to build the Colosseum. Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer your questions. The tour's departure time may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. If there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least seven days before the date booked by you. The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
Foro Romano
Visit the Roman Forum. This is one of the most important archaeological areas in the world with some of Ancient Rome's most evocative ruins. Leaving the Arch of Titus walk down the Sacred Way, the triumphal road where the Centurions of Caesar marched after their return from countless battles and conquests. After admiring this impressive monument's runway, get prepared for visiting Maxentius' Basilica and Romulus temple. Continuing to the Forum see the temple dedicate to Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife. An extraordinary example of reusing during the ancient period. Your visit ends with the temple of Julius Caesar, built by Emperor August to commemorate his father. All around you can see the building where the daily life in Ancient Rome took place such as the two republican basilicas, the temple of Saturn and the temple of Dioscuri, the House of the Vestal Virgins, and much more ... Your tour guide will be at your disposal to answer all of your questions and curiosities.
Palatine Hill
Explore Palatine Hill, the site of an older settlement from the 9th century BC, said by the legend as the place where Romulus founded the original city of Rome. At the end of the tour you will have free time to explore this area. Start your visit from the impressive Arch of Constantine, an emblem of victory which commemorates Emperor Constantine when he ascended the power. Getting on the hill appreciate this archaeological site, with the ruins of many generations of Rome’s emperors on show. Enjoy an impressive view of the valley of the Roman Forum. Continue your tour visiting the Horti Palatini Farnesiourum and its terrace. Here surrounded by fine gardens and elegant fountains you will be given an incredible panoramic view. The first part of your tour ends up with the Arch of Titus.
Inclusions
- Colosseum reservation fee (valued at €2 per person)
- Professional art historian Private Tour Guide
- Colosseum entrance ticket (valued at €18 per person)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly (over 8 people)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Colosseum Underground
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors have to arrive to the meeting point 30 min prior to departure.
- 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 will result in denied entry to the Colosseum and Roman Forum.
- Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In which case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit and offer a partial refund.
- Please provide the full names of all travelers when booking. 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. We are not responsable if you provide us with wrong information.
- Smartphones to download the app must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- The order in which the sites are visited during the tour can vary. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The departure time of the tour may vary and can be brought forward or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. In the event that there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least 7 days before the date booked by you.
- The order of visit of the monuments included in the tour description may vary.
- Every refund request MUST be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- 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.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
- PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- COLOSSEUM TOUR STARTING POINT: The meeting point is at Piazza di San Clemente, in front of the entrance of the Basilica San Clemente. The staff will have a signboard reporting "Tour in the City" Nearest metro station: Colosseo (LINE B) / MANZONI (LINE A)
End Points
- The tour ends in the Roman Forum.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please read carefully! Smartphones to download the app must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020) suggested headsets, When booking, all travelers must provide their full name and date of birth. To enter the Colosseum, you must provide a valid photo ID (ID, driver's license, passport). Security will prevent you from entering if the information provided at the time of booking is inaccurate and/or doesn't match the one on your ID. The tour's departure time may vary and can be anticipated or delayed by no more than 60 minutes before or after the start time indicated in the reservation. If there should be a change in the departure time, this will be communicated at least 6 days before the date booked by you. The Tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour, you must be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes before departure. Late arrivals cannot join the tour and will not be refunded. The starting, ticket redemption, and meeting points are in the same place. The visit order of the monuments included in the tour description may vary. Children's discount applies only to those with a valid ID card! For the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Any disability must be communicated to us at the time of booking The Colosseum Underground is not included in the tour. Please notice that the Colosseum Administration, which depends on the Ministry of Cultural Assets and Activities, has the faculty to close the Colosseum, or parts of it, with or without notice, for events, strikes, heavy rain, or any other reason. In this case, we will offer an alternative itinerary as it seems fit or consider a partial refund. We inform you that access to archaeological areas or museums may be subject to delays beyond our control.
