Guided tour of Colosseum Gladiator's Gate and Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill
Activities

Guided tour of Colosseum Gladiator's Gate and Arena Floor, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 44 reviews
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
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Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: up to 3 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a full skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill with an expert local guide
  • Enter the Arena floor of the Colosseum and walk the ground where gladiators and lions once battled
  • Avoid long lines and enter the Colosseum through the no-wait Gladiator's Gate
What to expect

See the Colosseum like the gladiators did as you and your expert guide will avoid any lines and will enter through the side gate, once used by warriors entering the ring. From there you’ll have special access to the Arena floor, where you’ll learn the blood-drenched stories of horror and heroism that took place right where you’re standing. Afterward, you’ll head out for a comprehensive tour of the Roman Forum and Palatine Hill that will bring Ancient Rome to life.

You can’t get closer to the action than this. The Arena floor is where people actually fought and died in the Colosseum. As you marvel at the great amphitheater around you, your expert guide will tell stories to transport you back to nearly 2,000 years ago, when vicious blood sports were the most popular form of entertainment in Rome. During your tour, you’ll also explore the rest of the Colosseum including the first floor and the Roman Forum overlook.

Then, you’ll head into the Roman Forum and the Palatine hill to learn the wider history of Imperial Rome. Through the stories and anecdotes of your expert guide, the ruins will come to life and you’ll have no problem imagining the heyday of this incredible civilization. Our fully licensed expert guides, instead of giving you a boring history lesson, will catapult you into the epic history of Rome and allow you to relive it with them, one step at a time.

Sites Visited:

  • Colosseum
  • Arena Floor
  • Roman Forum
  • Palatine Hill
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What's included
  • check Individual headset
  • check Tour guide
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

Via delle Terme di Tito 72, Rome, Italy

Meeting point:
Meet your guide at the entrance of Colle Oppio Park on the corner of Via di Terme di Tito and Via Nicola Salvi. The entrance to the park is opposite The Oppio Caffe. If arriving by metro, please note that there are two entrances/exits for the metro and the Park where we meet is located on the street above the metro station. You will need to take the stairs up from inside the metro station to reach the street above. Exiting the metro on the upper street level, turn to face the Colosseum and then walk to your left 150 meters and you will find the Oppio Caffe on the corner and the entrance to the Colle Oppio Park just opposite. The coordinator will be waiting there to check you in.
What to remember
  • Please note that all customers must show up at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the starting time chosen as no refunds or re-bookings can be allowed for latecomers or no-shows
  • This tour is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers
  • Headsets available for groups of over 6 people
  • Skip-the-line ticket for the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill is included
  • Groups of a maximum of 24 people
  • All guests, including children, must bring a valid ID on the day of their tour. Photocopies will not be accepted
  • We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes
  • Note that only small backpacks and regular-size handbags are allowed inside. Guests with larger bags will not be allowed to enter (there are no storage facilities)
  • The Colosseum is subject to occasional closures. If time permits, the local provider will reach out to you prior to your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time
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Provider
Walks LLC
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6/5

Based on 44 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Sicherheit

4.7/5

Service

4.7/5

Personal

4.7/5

Gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis

4.7/5

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Vita was full on knowledge. She was friendly and easy to talk to. Our tour was really interesting and you could tell she enjoyed her work.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - July 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. No waiting in line to get into the colosseum. The meeting spot was close by.

  • Yvonne

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Emily was a great guide and gave a comprehensive history all through the tour whilst always considering shade and photo opportunities. It was hot and ...

  • Stacy

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very knowledgeable guide who didn’t rush us through the experience

  • Hilde Eyland

    From Belgium - April 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Geweldige gidse, grappig en een heel pakket nuttige informatie zonder overdreven gebruik van datums.

  • Gerard

    From United States of America - April 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Met kennis van zaken, vriendelijk, stip en voldoende tijd genomen, dat was onze gids. super gedaan.

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