Colosseum Small Group Experience Official Guided Tour
Save precious time with a tour of the Colosseum and look inside one of the greatest monuments of the Roman Empire. Follow in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators. Save time waiting in ticket lines with this tour that includes Colosseum admission. An expert English-speaking guide will take you on a journey back in time, recreating the amazing history and mysteries of the largest amphitheater ever constructed in the centre of ancient Rome. On your tour, you will venture deep inside the walls of the Colosseum discovering its many secrets and gory past. You will visit the ground floor and the second level giving you a great view inside the Colosseum. Free time to explore the additional areas at the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill!
Options
English GUIDED tour
English speaking guide: COLOSSEUM/ PALATINE HILL / ROMAN FORUM GUIDED TOUR
Starting point:
Piazza di San Clemente, Piazza di S. Clemente, 00184 Roma RM, Italy
What's included in Colosseum Small Group Experience Official Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Colosseum
In 1990, the Colosseum, along with all the historical centre of Rome, the Vatican extraterritorial zones in Italy and the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, while in July 2007 was included among the New seven Wonders of the World.
Foro RomanoPass-by Only
Roman Forum, Latin Forum Romanum, the most important forum in ancient Rome, is situated on low ground between the Palatine and Capitoline hills. The Roman Forum was the scene of public meetings, law courts, and gladiatorial combats in republican times and was lined with shops and open-air markets. Under the empire, when it primarily became a centre for religious and secular spectacles and ceremonies, it was the site of many of the city’s most imposing temples and monuments. Among the structures surviving in whole or in part are the Temple of Castor and Pollux, the Temple of the Deified Caesar, the Mamertine Prison, the Curia (senate house), the Temple of Saturn, the Temple of Vesta, the Temple of Romulus, the Arch of Titus, the Arch of Septimius Severus, and the Cloaca Maxima.
Arch of ConstantinePass-by Only
The Arch of Constantine (Italian: Arco di Costantino) is a triumphal arch in Rome dedicated to the emperor Constantine the Great. The arch was commissioned by the Roman Senate to commemorate Constantine's victory over Maxentius at the Battle of Milvian Bridge in AD 312. Situated between the Colosseum and the Palatine Hill, the arch spans the Via Triumphalis, the route taken by victorious military leaders when they entered the city in a triumphal procession. [a] Dedicated in 315, it is the largest Roman triumphal arch, with overall dimensions of[1] 21 m (69 ft) high, 25.9 m (85 ft) wide and 7.4 m (24 ft) deep. It has three bays, the central one being 11.5 m (38 ft) high and 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and the laterals 7.4 m (24 ft) by 3.4 m (11 ft) each. The arch is constructed of brick-faced concrete reverted in marble.
Inclusions
- Multilingual AudioGuide APP storytelling in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian, and Spanis
- Option Self audio-guided tour: the duration may vary, Unlimited access to all self-guided features
- Palatine and Roman Forum entry tickets valid for 24 hours for both options
- Please note: Colosseum fees as above. The remaining cost of the experience covers other services.
- Tour Guide included ONLY if it is chosen the Options Guided tours
- Fast-track entry tickets to the Colosseum, Palatine Hill, Roman Forum for all options
- Hotel pickup and drop-off/ Food and drinks/Gratuities
- Smartphones to download the app must be of the latest generation (No older than the year 2020)
- Earphones for the self Audioguidedtours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour reservations have strict timing. To join the tour you are required to be at the meeting point for check-in at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure 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.
- Please be advised capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure This could also influence the smooth running of the tour especially on national holidays and events.
- Cancellations, changes or issues due to weather, security and events held by the monument are beyond our control and are directly decided by their administration team. These issues will be reviewed by us and dealt with on an individual basis but are the responsibility of the monument.
- All visitors must pass through the monument/attraction security check please allow at least 20 minutes to clear security.
- The exact timings and reservations can vary, dependant on the monument/attractions administration offices availabilities and decisions on the booking day and can be subject to last minute changes. Departure time can differ up to 20 minutes from your selected time.
- Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair.
- Please be aware that large bags/backpacks/suitcases are not permitted in the monument/ attraction. Only very small bags are allowed. Please do not bring these items with you on the day of your tour as there are no cloakrooms at the monument.
- 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.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue
- All the refund requests must be done within and not later than 48 hours from the day of the tour
- If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again. As per "No Show" rules you will not be entitled to a refund.
- The itinerary may vary depending on weather conditions (ice, rain, or high temperatures) or other events beyond the travel agency's control.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- SELF-AUDIO GUIDED TOUR Meet our staff at our Travel Agency at Via Labicana, 96 (300 meters from the Colosseum entrance). Our staff will give you the Colosseum/Palatine Hill/Roman Forum tickets and the QR code to download the audioguide app on your SmartPhone.
- GUIDED TOUR OPTION 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
- TOURS ALWAYS END IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE COLOSSEUM AND ROMAN FORUM
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VISITORS WHO BOOKED THE GUIDED TOUR 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) Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. VISITORS WHO BOOKED THE SELF-AUDIO-GUIDED TOUR COLOSSEUM/PALATINE HILL AND ROMAN FORUM TICKET The booked time refers to the entrance to the COLOSSEUM; the ticket is valid for 24 hours to visit Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum. The ticket redemption point is at Via Labicana 96. Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before your booking time. Our Staff will provide you with the ticket and the audio-guide App QR Code. To download the Audioguide application you need a latest-generation smartphone not produced before 2020. We recommend bringing headphones. COLOSSEUM RULES FOR ALL VISITORS Late arrivals or no-shows are not refundable. Tickets are named, timed, dated, and not refundable. You must have a VALID PHOTO ID to enter the Colosseum (Driver's License, Passport, or State ID all work.) Security will prevent you from entering the site if the information provided is not accurate and doesn't match the one on your ID. Please note that the Colosseum's capacity regulations and security may delay the tour departure even for pre-booked travelers, and it can influence the smooth running of the tour. Due to unpredictable events, the order in which the sites are visited may vary. The Colosseum Administration has the faculty to close the Colosseum or parts of it with or without warning. Our Staff is not responsible if the phone number left during your booking is incorrect or inactive. The tour duration in June, July, and August is 2 hours due to the excessive heat. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The tour operates in every weather condition! Please dress weather accordingly. Refund requests must be made within 48 hours after the tour day.